rocky beach Mondello — Attraction in Palermo

A 20min ride with the 806 bus from Palermo and then a short walk to the “reserve”. Like the rest of Palermo, sadly litter strew everywhere.

Entering the “reserve” we were met with 3 quasi-quards (could’ve been someone’s weird uncles). First they said only I could enter as I am “pretty” and my husband must stay behind.

Then rolled their eyes and made a fuss when we wanted to pay by card. Said no card machine but then we wanted to leave so they miraculously discovered a card machine we paid with.

The actual reserve has badly kept roads with speeding scooters and as mentioned, a lot of debris and litter caked into the bushes.

Getting to the sea is tricky getting over the rocks.

Prepare to lie on the rocks.

Entering the sea: with the little rocks can really recommend swim shoes but not a trainsmash without.

Lovely temperature water! But prepare yourself for litter and random half-eaten melon peels floating around.

Not a calm nature spot we hoped for (early Sep) with loads of teenagers and locals with...

Pros: • Beautiful beach, especially for those who love rocky landscapes. • Clean, warm water. • Not crowded, with plenty of space for everyone. • Lots of natural shade from trees and rocks. • Easy to reach by public transportation.

Cons: • No food or drink vendors nearby, so you need to bring your own supplies. • Unfortunately, there’s quite a bit of litter left behind by visitors and scattered along the road. • The biggest downside: locals have blocked the road with a rope and charge people to pass. Since blocking access to a beach or national park is illegal, they claim it’s “private property.” That’s highly questionable, but it seems to work because much of the town is arranged this way—access to the sea is nearly impossible unless you pay.

Overall: The beach itself deserves five stars, but the experience with the locals was closer to one star. As they told us: “This is...

Mandello Beach, located in Sicily, Italy, is a popular destination known for its beautiful, crystal-clear waters and fine white sand. While it's primarily known for its sandy beach, there are also rocky areas, especially near the cliffs of Monte Gallo and Monte Pellegrino that border the beach . There a few beaches along the pathway. You can spot and swim wherever you want. The water is beautiful but just be aware you will have to hike down some narrow/rocky paths to get To it. Amazing place. Blue and clear water. Rocks on the beach and high mountains nearby. Very busy cove but the water is magnificent. There is an...