Nine kilometers from Taormina and inserted between the towns of Letojanni, S. Teresa di Riva and Forza d'Agro, is the small Sant'Alessio Siculo, a seaside resort where there is a beautiful beach bathed by the Ionian, frequented for its tranquility that extends along a coast known as the Silver Coast, as the Greeks called it.
The most beautiful beaches of Sant'Alessio Siculo have the mouth of the fiumara as their northern border D'Angrò and to the south, Capo Sant'Alessio.
Largely free – but there are also equipped bathing establishments where you can receive all the comforts you wish to have – the beach consists of a long expanse made up of both sand and gravel which is lapped by a transparent and blue sea which, shortly distance from the shoreline, it falls with interesting backdrops rich in fish fauna.
Characteristics of the beach of Sant'Alessio Siculo
As previously mentioned, the beach, due to its tranquility, is particularly appreciated by families and couples, as well as tourists staying in a secluded location such as Sant'Alessio Siculo which, however, is located a short distance from splendid places to explore and visit.
Given the characteristics of the sea that bathes this beach, it is also a place chosen by many fans of snorkeling and diving as well as fans of the surf fishing.
The most scenic part is certainly the one located just behind Capo Sant'Alessio where, on the promontory, there is an ancient fortress built right on the rocks, which characterizes it.
The southern slope has a coast where lakes and rocks are the main protagonists of nature.
In front of the beach of Sant'Alessio it is possible to see the Calabria and, especially in the evening thanks to the illuminated Calabrian coast, the panorama is spectacular.
The beach is wedged into a coastal stretch about four kilometers long, but its extension is only one kilometer formed by fine black sand mixed with pebbles and appears to be among the most beautiful on the eastern coast of Sicily.
The beach is accompanied by an equipped and shady promenade which proves to be ideal especially in the evening for a traditional walk in the moonlight.
The town, which during the rest of the year takes on a slow and balanced rhythm, changes during the summer thanks to the arrival of many tourists who take advantage of the good hotel presence to stay there while also having the opportunity to make interesting excursions such as Taormina and Giardini Naxos.
The most beautiful beaches of Sant'Alessio Siculo and neighboring
From Sant'Alessio it is possible to reach extremely interesting neighboring beaches, such as the Isola Bella beach, That of Capo Ali, of Santa Teresa di Riva, Furci Siculo beach, Forza D'Agro beach, Letojanni beach, Mazzeo beach, Spisone beach Taormina and that of Mazzarò Taormima. Let's get to know the characteristics of the main ones.
Isola Bella beach
Just seven kilometers from the beautiful Taormina, between Capo Sant'Andrea and Capo Taormina, extends the beach of Beautiful island characterized by its white and fine sand. Framed by rich vegetation that contrasts in an ideal way with the crystalline sea that bathes it, from this beach it is possible to swim – or even on foot at low tide – to Isola Bella, a suggestive rock entirely covered by luxuriant vegetation. In the background you can admire the castle.
Capo Ali beach
It is one of the most beautiful beaches on this stretch of coast which is only 25 kilometers from Messina. The beach, very extensive, is made up of pebbles that are washed by a sea characterized by an incredible clarity and, all around, uncontaminated nature grows spontaneously.
Capo Alì beach is very popular with fans of diving and snorkelling because it offers splendid diving since its colored seabed is rich in fish. It turns out to be an ideal location to spend a day at the beach, in direct contact with relaxing nature.
How to reach the most beautiful beaches of Sant'Alessio Siculo and nearby
To reach the beach of Sant'Alessio Siculo you must follow the signs for the town, taking the Strada Statale 114 or the A18 motorway and exiting if you come from Messina, at the Taormina north tollbooth; while if you come from Catania, the exit is Roccalumera.
Sant'Alessio can also be easily reached by train with trains from both Messina and Catania.
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