The fresh sea breeze that welcomes you as you take your first steps on the warm sand, the relaxing sound of the waves breaking on the beach, the search for the perfect spot on the beach: with the opening of the bathing season, you return to the sea, with desire to discover new beaches in which to spend the unforgettable hours of the summer holidays.
Here are some of the best beaches in Santa Teresa di Riva and its surroundings, overlooking the Ionian Sea from the eastern coast of Sicily: long sandy shores or small coves with gravel and pebbles, transparent waters that allow you to glimpse the seabed, quality services with panoramic views breathtaking await you in Sicily.
One of the most beautiful beaches in the area is undoubtedly the free beach of Santa Teresa di Riva. But this is not the only beach on the coast appreciated by locals and tourists: a few kilometers from the town, in fact, it is possible to reach the best beaches of Santa Teresa di Riva and neighboring ones, such as the Roccalumera Main Beach with the other beaches of the town to the north and the beach of Sant'Alessio Siculo to the south, all within 10 km of the city centre.
The free beach of Santa Teresa di Riva
From the seaside village of Santa Teresa di Riva you can directly access the free beach which extends for about 3 km, between the mouth of the Misitanò torrent and the fiumara d'Agro. Here the beach is mainly sandy, but mixed with pebbles, giving the beach an intense dark color which clashes with the transparency of the water. Not surprisingly, the beach has earned the recognition of Blue Flag.
This area is often under the influence of the north winds which ripple the waters, but it is not uncommon to encounter days of flat calm, in which you will have the impression of swimming in a swimming pool.
The free beach, very wide, is equipped with essential services such as toilets and showers and the beach is punctually sieved every night, allowing bathers to always find the beach clean in the morning.
Those who want a snack can take advantage of the numerous bars and clubs along the seafront, where there is also parking.
The lido is perfect for those who arrive on holiday and want to run straight to the beach, sunbathe and take long walks on the shore.
Main Beach and the beaches of Roccalumera
The lido Main Beach of Roccalumera is the beach of the Hotel Main Palace, where major events are organized especially in the evening, from aperitif time onwards: a long gravelly beach overlooking the sea, which in this stretch is extremely fishy.
People come here above all to have fun, with organized evenings on the beach, but also the other beaches in the stretch between Nizza of Sicily and Furci Siculo they offer a lot to bathers.
Transparent waters, a seabed that gradually deepens, giving the sea different nuances and welcoming services, such as beach bars and restaurants where you can taste local dishes directly with a sea view. Many of the beaches in the area can be accessed via stairways that connect the boardwalk with beach.
On the beach you will find services and spaces equipped with umbrellas and deck chairs, for comfortably sunbathing and taking a shower after a dip in the water, but you will also find shelters for small fishing boats: among the liveliest beaches at sunset, those di Roccalumera are instead the quietest and least crowded during the day, perfect for spending pleasant hours relaxing in the sun.
The beach of Sant'Alessio Siculo
If you love tranquility on the beach, the perfect lido for you is that of Sant'Alessio Siculo, which stretches for about 1 km of white sand. The free beach is characterized above all by the stupendous panorama overlooking the castle of the village and the stack that emerges from the transparent waters of the lido.
This is the perfect place for families with children, who can park near the beach and access the sea with ease.
In the waters of Sant'Alessio you can swim, snorkel and have fun playing in the company of your four-legged friends. For those who also want all the services of the beach, there are some bathing establishments.
Your holiday in Santa Teresa di Riva
Find out which is your favorite beach by visiting the lidos on the coast from the border with Nizza di Sicilia to Sant'Alessio Siculo, but don't overlook the attractions that you will find in the city: Santa Teresa di Riva is a town of almost 10.000 inhabitants, which welcomes you with Churches, parks, villas and historic buildings, to be discovered in the historic centre, such as the Shrine of Santa Maria del Carmelo or the Tower of the Saracens. Going inland, you can also visit the historic center of Misserio of medieval origins.
You can do all this, staying directly in Santa Teresa di Riva: in the city there are many accommodation facilities that welcome tourists with quality services, among which you will not easily forget the restaurant: the typical dishes of Messina, such as focaccia, pasta baked and stockfish, can be tasted in front of the splendid panorama of the Ionian Sea, while fried olives and panelle and crocchè are the classic take-away local food, to be enjoyed even while walking.
Finally, if you want to find out more about the local culture, we suggest you go to the Villa Crisafulli Ragno, in the center, where in addition to the park and the library, you will find the cultural center of the city.
How to get to Santa Teresa di Riva
Santa Teresa is a municipality in the Metropolitan City of Messina, from which it is about 38 km away.
If you want to discover the best beaches of Santa Teresa di Riva and its surroundings, we advise you to reach the coastal village directly by train, getting off at the Santa Teresa di Riva station which is located in the center, or to travel by car on the A18 Messina-Catania , taking the exit for Roccalumera, just 3 km from Santa Teresa.
Once in the city, you can access the free beach directly on foot, or reach the other beaches on the coast by car or bus.
Are you ready to dive into the cool waters of the Ionian Sea?
