Santa Maria del Focallo is a village of Ispica, Italian commune in the province of Ragusa in Sicily. It is about 9 km from the capital city. It is a seaside resort that extends for about 8 km. Between tourists and citizens of Ispica, is populated mainly in summer, due to the extensive beach and crystal clear water. It is also characterized by a strip of natural vegetation protected, composed mainly of Acacia trees, suitable for picnics.
Santa Maria del Focallo has miles of golden beaches, green hills, white cliffs and crystal clear seawater! The town of Pozzallo is to the west and Ispica is in the hinterland.
This is a great place to take a beach holiday close to shops and the beautiful Baroque cities (including Scicli and Noto). There are only 200 inhabitants here, but in summer you will find a lot more people in terms of visitors wishing to share a bit of the 8 km coastline.
After the coast of Pozzallo, there is a suggestive coastline that includes the beaches of Santa Maria del Focallo. Located between Ispica and Pozzallo along the southeastern coast of Sicily, 50 km from Ragusa, it is known for the beauty of its golden and fine sandy beach, full of small dunes, eucalyptus and acacia trees. The sea that laps this stretch of coastline is blue and crystalline and hosts thousands of tourists every year. These long free and uncontaminated beaches are served by a few beach clubs. Legambiente and Italian Touring Club have counted it among the most beautiful beaches in Italy and included in the "Blue Guide 2014".
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