#408 European Rank

Scala dei Turchi

Sicily, Italy•Tyrrhenian Sea• Best Season: May, June, July, August, September

Photo: Auregann (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikimedia Commons source

EDITORIAL SCORE

4.48/ 5.0

SEA TEMPERATURE

25°C

August 30-year average

DAILY BUDGET

€51/day

SAND & SHORELINE

Pebbles / Shingle

Gradual Drop

Sea Temperature by Month

30-year monthly averages for Sicily · NOAA satellite data

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Warm Bathwater

Jan

15.3°C

Air 21°C

Feb

14.7°C

Air 22°C

Mar

14.8°C

Air 24°C

Apr

15.6°C

Air 27°C

May

17.7°C

Air 30°C

Jun

20.9°C

Air 33°C

Jul

23.5°C

Air 35°C

Peak

Aug

25.0°C

Air 35°C

Sep

24.0°C

Air 33°C

Oct

22.0°C

Air 30°C

Nov

19.4°C

Air 26°C

Dec

16.6°C

Air 23°C

Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology

Swimmable 16 Jun – 27 Oct (>21°C) · 133 days

30-year NOAA satellite climatological mean (1991–2020).Explore all Italy Sea Temperatures

Score Breakdown

Scenery & Setting4.5 / 5

Water Clarity & Cleanliness4.5 / 5

Sand & Shoreline Quality4.2 / 5

Atmosphere & Safety4.6 / 5

Accessibility & Entry Ease4.5 / 5

Affordability & Fair Pricing4.2 / 5

About Scala dei Turchi

A staircase of dazzling white marl stepping down into the sea.

Key Beach Facts

Official Records

•Access: Reached via Strada Statale 115 near Realmonte/Porto Empedocle; pedestrian walkway leads from coastal road to the shoreline; direct walking on the marl rock is strictly regulated to prevent erosion.

•Protected Status / Environment: Geologically protected coastal formation of regional and national significance; subject to active environmental preservation measures.

•Notable Feature: Dazzling, stark-white sedimentary marl cliff sculpted by wave and wind erosion into undulating natural terraces resembling an immense white staircase rising from the Mediterranean.

Official Tourism Authorities:visitsicily.info italia.it

Amenities & Facilities

Bathrooms

Yes

Showers

Free Parking

Yes

Food / Tavernas

Good for Kids

Dog Friendly

Lifeguard on Duty

Sunbed & Umbrella Rentals

Natural Cliff/Pine Shade

Wheelchair Accessible

Snorkeling & Watersports

Nudist / FKK Friendly

Getting There & Local Notes

Getting there:

Located near Sicily. Accessible via regional coastal roads (37.291°N, 13.464°E).

•Calm.

•Blinding-white stepped cliff.

Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway

INTL · 40m drive

Convenient highway or local transit access across Sicily, Italy.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Scala dei Turchi

What is the water temperature at Scala dei Turchi?

The peak summer sea surface temperature at Scala dei Turchi averages 25°C (77°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.

What type of coast or sand is Scala dei Turchi?

Scala dei Turchi is classified as a pebbles / shingle shoreline located in Sicily, Italy.

Is Scala dei Turchi good for families with kids?

Scala dei Turchi has steeper entry or natural coastal features better suited for confident swimmers.

Are there parking and facilities at Scala dei Turchi?

Free parking is available. Restroom facilities are present.

Getting Around & Activities

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