Cinisi beach

Marina of Cinisi is one of beaches more close to the city of Palermo, a destination every summer for tourists and residents who want to enjoy a few hours of relaxation enjoying a fine sand beach it's a crystal clear sea. The day can then be concluded with a tour to discover the beauties found in the immediate vicinity of this location.

Here, then, for all those who wish, the main information to reach Marina di Cinisi.

The History of Cinisi Beach

La Cinisi beach it is located in the areas adjacent to that of Terrasini and, like the previous one, this too is characterized by being a strip of very fine sand which is very long in length but narrow in width. The sea that laps it is a very intense blue but has the particularity of frequently changing colour, ranging from turquoise to dark blue through light blue. Given the proximity to the Sicilian capital but also the fact of being close to many other beaches which are of equal beauty, since ancient times the Marina of Cinisi it has always been a destination for local populations who over the centuries have first exploited this area for commercial activities and to move goods onto boats, then as a privileged holiday area and for swimming. Today it is among the most well-known and loved places on the entire coast.

The conformation of the Cinisi beach

La Cinisi beach it is characterized by being narrow and long. However, it is precisely this very particular shape that allows the beach to easily accommodate both areas given in concession to the bathing facilities what about free beach, available to those who prefer to organize themselves to spend a day at the beach.

Cinisi beach is the ideal place for those who travel with family, in particular with children, and therefore wants to have an equipped place where the little ones can play and have fun without running any risk, also thanks to the shallow waters. However, it is also the ideal place for fans of snorkeling and diving, given that the seabed is particularly rich in fish and marine species: there are numerous agencies that allow you to rent boats along the beach to discover the entire coast more closely from a privileged perspective. Along the coast, then, all kinds of services are available and you can also taste the local food and wine specialties in the numerous restaurants and clubs directly on the beach.

What is possible to do in the surroundings of Cinisi Beach

As already underlined, Cinisi Beach is one of the beaches that is part of the town's coastal road. In particular, other very beautiful beaches that are worth a visit and are always found in Cinisi are those of Maybe, which is perhaps the most famous and beautiful of the coast, for the transparency of its waters. Also the Torre della Tonnara dell'Orsa beach, which is however known by the locals as Torre della Tonnara dell'Ursa, or that of Punta Raisi, are located a short distance away and are very visited: compared to Magaggiari, however, these two are characterized by rocky seabeds and the presence of numerous rocks which make them less suitable for families. Finally, the inhabited village which is the birthplace of Peppino Impastato and which still retains numerous traces of his presence is also worth a visit. Finally, the sixteenth century is worth a visit Mulinazzo Tower, born as a lookout point and still perfectly preserved.

How is it possible to get to Cinisi

By car:, those who leave from Palermo and want to reach the Cinisi beach can take the E90 while from Catania, Enna, Caltanissetta and Syracuse the most suitable road is the A19.
Those leaving from Messina can reach it via the A20 and then the E90, from Agrigento the Ss115 is recommended, from Trapani first the A29 and then the E933.

Finally, those who want to reach the beach of Cinisi on the train can refer to the Cinisi Terrasini station and then from there rely on the transport with bus numbers made available by the AST company.

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