If you are looking for the most beautiful beaches in Syracuse where you can swim and bask in the sun then the beaches of the Plemmirio Marine Reserve are for you. The pristine waters, superbly manicured shores and natural coves of this earthly paradise near Syracuse attract many tourists from all over the world every year.
The Plemmirio coast is a true marine park of great natural beauty that stretches over a perimeter of about 14 km along the eastern part of the Maddalena Peninsula to Cape Murro di Porco where the ancient lighthouse still stands. The latter is right in front of the island of Ortigia, a priceless pearl of Sicilian Baroque and a UNESCO World Heritage Site that you can visit with a tour guide during your stay in Syracuse.
Plemmirio Reserve: beaches and coves
I am about to reveal to you the most beautiful beaches in Plemmirio. You have to know that along the coast there are several openings to reach the sea and now I’ll point them out so you only have to look them up on Google Maps to go for sure. Know that there are also many coves, beautiful and little traveled, that can be reached only by sea by taking a Plemmirio boat excursion or renting a boat.
Massoliveri Beach
From the Syracuse side, one of the most beautiful spots for swimming is undoubtedly Punta della Mola. Here rock and tuff coves alternate with thin beaches. The most beautiful is the small of Massoliveri beach named after the lighthouse of the same name.
Sapphire Cove
Cala Zaffiro is shown on maps as varco 27 on Via Degli Zaffiri. Within a rocky inlet is home to a beautiful natural pool where you can snorkel. The seabed is rich in fish and sea urchins and is particularly suitable for diving. Its seabed is home to Rossana Maiorca’s famous sea statue of the Mermaid.
Minaret Beach
Punta Castelluccio also known as Minaret beach is surrounded by a wide reef and is located within a gulf whose waters are very rich in posidonia oceanica, which grows only in pristine marine areas.
La Pillirina: Punta della Mola
Among expanses of dwarf palm trees and crystal clear waters lies Punta della Mola also called the Pillirina, a true paradise on earth consisting of a natural inlet with two beautiful beaches overlooking Ortigia.
Jasmine Beach
Jasmine Beach is a long stretch of white sand also called Marchesa Beach (‘a Marchisa). The crystal clear sea is framed by pine forest and expanses of sand and limestone rocks. This beautiful beach is located a short distance from Syracuse, near the mouth of the Cassibile River.
White coast
Outlet 24 of Plemmirio coincides with Zone B and the famous Costa Bianca with its fascinating seabed. The crystal clear waters and rocky seabed are perfect for snorkeling and diving.
