The Gulf of Castellammare extends from Terrasini to San Vito Lo Capo, where some of the most beautiful coastal stretches of Sicily are located: the province of Trapani, therefore, is full of wonderful beaches, such as those you can find between Castellammare del Golfo and Scopello in the western arm of the Gulf.
Let's talk about the Guidaloca beach need Cala Rossa, but also of other gems such as Zingaro Reserve, Baglio Scopello, Cala Blanca it's the same Castellammare del Golfo beach, with the Lido Petrolo.
The beaches of Castellammare del Golfo: Cala Petrolo
Starting from the city, the closest beaches are Lido Petrolo and the beach of Castellammare, La Playa.
The beach it is located less than 2 km from the centre, in an easterly direction. It can be reached on foot or by public transport, reaching the establishments along the beach, where there are also stretches of free beach. THE'beach is sandy and the depths are not very deep, that's why La Playa is mostly chosen by families with younger children, as it is a quiet beach, equipped and always clean. Here it is possible to swim, enjoying all the comforts just a stone's throw from the city.
The other beach of Castellammare del Golfo is without a doubt Cala Petrolo, which constitutes the very view of the city on the sea: very close to the historic center, the beach is located just 100 meters from via Mura and is not very extensive, but for this reason it is undoubtedly a quiet destination, for those who want to spend a few now in the sun, without leaving the city. The water of the cove is naturally transparent and the free beach it is very scenic, surrounded by city bricks behind it, while it overlooks the intense blue of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Beaches of Castellammare del Golfo: Cala Bianca, Cala Rossa and Guidaloca beach
Continuing west, you come across the wild Cala Bianca, the magical Cala Rossa and the beach of Guidaloca, famous for its beauty, but incredible for the transparency of its waters.
Cala Blanca it owes its name to the color of the rocks that plunge into the sea, against the dark green background of the mainland, where the dwarf palms grow. Here the beach is free, mixed between sand and pebbles. Even the seabed, in the transparency of the water, allows you to glimpse boulders, rocks and pebbles in the depths. A few meters and, as is typical of rocky seabeds, the depth increases dramatically: this beach is the ideal destination for adventurous young people, lovers of snorkeling and fans of scuba diving.
Cala Rossa it is a bit difficult to reach, because you have to cover about 400 meters of dirt road, but whoever walks along the short route that leads to the sea reveals all the beauty of a uncontaminated nature: the red rocks of this area, in addition to giving the name to the cove, make the landscape a suggestive purple color, while the beach rocky, with gravel and pebbles, is undoubtedly a perfect destination for the more adventurous and for lovers of snorkeling.
La Guidaloca beach, a few kilometers further west, is an enchanting pebbly beach, with a free beach and the most transparent sea imaginable: here it is possible to distinguish all shades of blue, while it becomes white as the wind blows the waves towards the shoreline. The coast is jagged and rich in vegetation, creating a magical setting for this small beach which, not surprisingly, is one of the most popular in the area. Anyone who wants to see how far the beauty of Sicily can go cannot miss this stage!
The beaches near Castellammare del Golfo: the Baglio di Scopello and the Zingaro Nature Reserve
Leaving Castellammare del Golfo behind and reaching Scopello, one of the most beautiful beaches is that of Baglio di Scopello, one of the coastal destinations not only the most beautiful, but also the most interesting in the area: here you can admire the blue sea, the stacks , Tonnara Scopello, with the possibility of also visiting the seaside village a few meters from the beach. From the beach, there is direct access to the Tonnara, built in the 1977th century and active until XNUMX. Many beauties within a few meters of sand, the stacks and the richness of the landscape, make the Baglio di Scopello one of the most popular destinations for tourists.
La Zingaro Reservefinally, with its rocks overhanging the sea, it is the triumph of nature: rocks overhanging transparent waters, small gravel coves e thin tongues of sand, with colors that we hardly believe are real. A true Eden for sea lovers, which can be reached both by land and with small boats that will allow you to swim offshore, enjoying the beauty of these coastal stretches from the sea. The coastal path that accompanies you in the magnificent beaches of the Zingaro Nature Reserve, instead it also reserves you some surprises, such as the equipped points, where you can find drinking water.
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