Sicily’s coastline stretches for about 1,020 miles (1,637 kilometers), making it the largest island in the Mediterranean. Although it covers only 8% of Italy’s territory, it is the region with the longest stretch of land washed by the sea. Three different seas meet its shores: the Mediterranean to the south facing Africa, the Tyrrhenian along the northern coast, and the Ionian to the east. Sandy beaches, rocky coves, and pebble shores line the waterfront, creating a paradise for anyone who loves the sea.
Among those 1,020 miles, there are places with a special charm that makes them unforgettable to anyone lucky enough to visit: one of these is Marzamemi. This fishing village lies on the Ionian coast at Sicily’s southern tip, in the province of Syracuse, only a few miles from Noto and Pachino. Just offshore, a small island known as Isola Grande divides two natural harbors with a distinctly picturesque look.
