Beaches in the province of Messina
QualeSpiaggia calculates a sea score for 126 beaches in the province of Messina, in 41 municipalities. They lie 99 on the Tyrrhenian Sea, 14 on the Ionian Sea and 13 on the Strait of Messina. The municipalities with the most beaches are Lipari (29), Messina (22) and Caronia (6). The northernmost is Spiaggia Lunga (Lipari), the southernmost Chianchitta beach (Giardini-Naxos).
Best today
Lido Conchiglie
0.4 m
27 km/h
23°Lido Lime
0.4 m23 km/h22°Mazzaro
0.4 m27 km/h23°Spiaggetta delle Sirene
0.4 m27 km/h23°Spiaggia Cala dei Liparoti
0.8 m18 km/h22°Spiaggia Fondaco Parrino
0.4 m28 km/h23°Spiaggia dei Greci
0.5 m27 km/h23°Chianchitta beach
0.5 m27 km/h23°Contrada Mollerino beach
0.5 m23 km/h22°Giardini-Naxos beach
0.4 m27 km/h23°Letojanni beach
0.4 m28 km/h23°Maregrosso beach
0.3 m23 km/h22°Beaches in the province of Messina in numbers
Lipari: 29 beaches, mostly pebble (55% where the seabed is known). Messina: 22 beaches, mainly facing southeast. Caronia: 6 beaches, mainly facing north. Gioiosa Marea: 5 beaches, mainly facing northeast. Milazzo: 5 beaches, mainly facing north. Taormina: 5 beaches, mainly facing southeast.
The seabed is known for 41 of 126 beaches: 22 pebble, 16 sandy and 3 rocky. The majority are pebble: 54%.
According to the European Environment Agency classification (EEA, 2025 season), 102 of the 116 beaches linked to a monitoring point have excellent water (88%). The rest: 11 good, 1 sufficient and 2 poor.
The most common orientations are north (43 beaches) and southeast (26 beaches). With the Mistral (NW) 38 of 126 beaches are sheltered: those facing southeast. Municipalities with the most sheltered beaches: Messina and Lipari. When the Sirocco (SE) blows, the beaches facing northwest stay sheltered: 39 of 126. Municipalities with the most sheltered beaches: Messina and Caronia.
Today's best sea (afternoon) is at Lido Conchiglie (Taormina), with 70/100. 31 of 126 beaches are in good or perfect condition today (at least 65/100).
Beach map
All 126 beaches
Coastal municipalities
Acquedolci, Alì Terme, Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto, Brolo, Capo d'Orlando, Caronia, Falcone, Forza d'Agrò, Furnari, Giardini-Naxos, Gioiosa Marea, Leni, Letojanni, Lipari, Malfa, Messina, Milazzo, Monforte San Giorgio, Naso, Oliveri, Pace del Mela, Patti, Piraino, Roccalumera, Rometta, San Filippo del Mela, Sant'Agata di Militello, Sant'Alessio Siculo, Santa Marina Salina, Santa Teresa di Riva, Santo Stefano di Camastra, Saponara, Scaletta Zanclea, Spadafora, Taormina, Terme Vigliatore, Torregrotta, Torrenova, Tusa, Venetico and Villafranca Tirrena.
Holiday areas
Frequently asked questions
How many beaches are there in the province of Messina?
We monitor 126, in 41 municipalities. Municipalities with the most beaches: Lipari (29) and Messina (22).
Where to swim with the Mistral in the province of Messina?
At the beaches facing southeast, where the Mistral blows from inland: there are 38. For example Lido Conchiglie, Mazzaro and Spiaggetta degli Zimmari.
Where to swim with the Sirocco in the province of Messina?
At the beaches facing northwest, where the Sirocco blows from inland: there are 39. For example Lampare, Marina and Spiaggia Acquacalda.
Which are the sandy beaches in the province of Messina?
There are 16 beaches with a sandy seabed, including Lido Conchiglie, Scalo dei Balordi and Spiaggetta degli Zimmari.