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Zoltan

Budapest, Hungary52 contributions

Public beach

Aug 2024 • Family

This is the best free public beach in Catania. The place technically closes at 18.00 but is practically open all the time. The seafront is rocky with the volcanic rocks providing a habitat for lots of fishes, shellfish, sea urchins, stars and whatnot. Ideal for snorkeling.

Written August 31, 2024

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Nell R

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Horrific

Aug 2021 • Couples

Absolutely horrific. Would not recommend by all means. Very dirty beach, no place to sit and relax, and the whole place is crowded as fck. The basalt rocks look quite cool, but it's not really worth a visit imo, especially not, if you just want to go for a swim. If you want a nice beach in Catania, visit one of the three public ones, a little further from down town. They are called Spiaggia Libera 1, 2, & 3.

Written August 15, 2021

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Vladimir S

Stockholm, Sweden49 contributions

Terribly, horrribly dirty

Aug 2017 • Couples

We were recommended this black sand beach by our hotel but we realised very quickly after coming that it's impossible to relax and have a swim as it was horribly, awfully dirty everywhere.

There is an excellent communal bath a couple of hundred metres accross the bay, clean wooden planks with stairs to the water that I would recommend.

Written August 24, 2017

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Oksana_Barkhat

Catania, Italy457 contributions

A small beachfront area in Catania for a pleasant walk

Nov 2016 • Couples

Some 60 years ago this place was at the outskirts of the city - a small fishermen village. Now the city grew and it became pretty central.
Nice to have a walk, to eat delicious food near the sea, to enjoy seaviews and maybe even have a swim on a hot afternoon.
I love this place and come often when I am in Catania.

Written November 8, 2016

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Mario B

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Amazing Black Sand Volcanic Beach downtown

Aug 2015 • Family

As a Catania native and having visited and lived in many places I can guarantee you that this beach is a wonder and one of a kind to sunbathe downtown, take a plunge from the jetty of the fishermen village or buy the fresh catch of the day directly off the fishing boats at 8am.

Written September 16, 2015

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ozpix

Australia503 contributions

pretty area

Aug 2016 • Couples

great looking beach with black rocks and very clear water. cute little old streets and buildings nearby. worth a look!

Written August 13, 2016

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GaryDrew_UK

Ilminster, UK23 contributions

Good for the day

May 2015 • Solo

Porto di San Giovanni Li Cuti is located roughly north-east of central Catania. The beach has some volcanic sand but the shoreline is shielded by fairly large black boulders, some big enough to lay down on. The rock gets very hot under the summer sun. Take footwear, such as flip-flops, or expect to get the soles of your feet burnt.

The sea was chilly but bearable in early May, depending on the weather of course. With goggles/mask it is easy to spot small shoals of fish swimming near the shore.

The beach is popular with the locals, especially teenagers, even during the week, so it can get a little crowded during the mornings.

Catania is quite a big city, so depending upon were you stay you might find the beach at Porto di San Giovanni Li Cuti a little awkward to get to, although there are plenty of buses in Catania. My walk from Via Etnea in central Catania took about thirty minutes.

Written May 20, 2015

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Duncan F

Glasgow, UK11 contributions

Great swimming

Jul 2018 • Family

Really enjoyed this beach with the family. Gets deep quickly for good swimming. Enjoyed jumping off the rock and harbour side. Would not suit toddlers.

Written July 27, 2018

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angela7marino

New York City, New York183 contributions

Perfect Beach Day

Jul 2017 • Family

This beach is so fun and a perfect place for a family or group to enjoy while in Catania. It is a public beach and it is a deck built above the lava rocks. You need to bring a towel and there really isnt anything to buy around there. There was a man selling fresh coconut and waters which were delicious.

The water itself is deep so definitely be a good swimmer. It was so beautiful and clear! Perfect last day in Sicily

Written July 22, 2017

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Cristi T

Bucharest, Romania30 contributions

Relaxing

Dec 2015 • Couples

Black beach to see was our desire...
For that we took the bus from Via Etnea to Piazza Europa and walk from here to San Giovanni Li Cuti.
The place is wonderful and volcanic beach is interesting.
We had lunch at Nero Li Cuti- first time Caballo steak!

Written March 12, 2016

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