Before travelling to Sicily we’d read that Calamosche beach was one of the best in Sicily, if not one of the best in Italy.  So we had to visit but, sadly, we were disappointed.  Firstly, there a very bumpy track to get to the parking area and, we didn’t mind but, some may not fancy the 1.2k walk to get to the beach, but the beach itself was covered in (presumably) washed up rubbish and piles of dried seaweed leaves.  There was only one small area where we could enter the sea without walking or swimming amongst the leaves.  (Yes, Judith and I are crazy enough to go swimming in the Med. in March!)

A by far better beach is Marianelli, which can be reached by a slightly better track and a much prettier walk, from an entrance off the main road maybe half a mile or 800m further north, towards Noto.  It’s a much longer beach and the sand gently shelves away into the crystal clear water.

Be warned though that you might be sharing the beach with some naturists.

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  1. Dorothea Avatar

    That lizard looks like a baby alligator. 🙂 looks like some fun in the sun!

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    1. Alittlebitoutoffocus Avatar

      Yes, it kept disappearing into that hole as I got closer, so I had to zoom in from about 7 metres away to take the picture. It was only when I got home I realised it looked a bit different from all the other lizards we’d seen. I’ve still no idea what sort it is.

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  2. restlessjo Avatar

    In November I’ll not be looking for beaches. We have more than our share here. But I look forward to the landscape and the architecture xx

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    1. Alittlebitoutoffocus Avatar

      There’s certainly plenty of interesting things to see and it won’t be very busy in November, so you’ll have the place to yourself! I hope sufficient restaurants are open. 🤞🤞

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      1. restlessjo Avatar

        We’re not gourmet types, so I don’t suppose we’ll starve. I’m more concerned about the weather, but I’m keeping fingers crossed xx

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        1. Alittlebitoutoffocus Avatar

          Good luck with the weather then and I hope you have a great time. 👍👍😊

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