Spiaggia del Bue Marino, Beach in San Vito Lo Capo, Italy.
Spiaggia del Bue Marino is a pebbly beach on Sicily's northwestern coast where clear waters meet steep rocky cliffs. The shoreline curves gently along the Mediterranean, backed by natural rock formations.
The beach takes its name from Mediterranean monk seals that lived in its waters and caves during the early 1900s. These marine mammals are now gone, but their memory lingers in the name.
Fishermen still work from the beach, landing their daily catches that supply restaurants along the waterfront nearby. This working harbor rhythms shapes the character of the place and connects visitors with the local way of life.
A marked path leads from the main road to the beach, with parking located about 200 meters (656 feet) from the shore. The terrain is easy to navigate, and the shoreline provides natural shelter among the rocks.
The beach sits in a cove surrounded by tall cliffs that create a sense of discovery and seclusion. This hidden feeling despite being close to the village gives it a special character.
Location: San Vito Lo Capo
Address: Contrada Macari, 91010 San Vito Lo Capo TP, Italy
Opening Hours: Dimanche: 08:00 - 20:30
Phone: 0923621211
Website: http://castelluzzo.net/mare/bue-marino
GPS coordinates: 38.14046,12.73759
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:43
Italy's coastline features beaches with clear Mediterranean waters, from small coves to long sandy shores. Each location offers specific characteristics: sand or pebbles, natural rock formations, marine caves, and different water depths. These beaches span multiple regions, from Liguria to Sicily, representing Mediterranean coastal landscapes. Some require boat access or hiking trails, while others provide complete beach services.
Zingaro Nature Reserve
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Tonnara of Scopello
10.6 km
Castello di Venere
17.3 km
Monte Erice
17.3 km
Scurati Caves
7.9 km
Riserva naturale orientata Monte Cofano
7.7 km
Sanctuary of San Vito lo Capo
4 km
Monte Monaco
3.4 km
Grotta dell’Uzzo
5.5 km
Santuario di Maria Santissima di Custonaci
8.8 km
Monte Sparagio
10 km
San Vito Lo Capo lighthouse
5.4 km
San Giuliano
17.4 km
Torre della tonnara di Cofano
6 km
Cappella di Santa Crescenzia
1.4 km
Spiaggia Monte Cofano
8.4 km
Santuario della Madonna della Scala (Castellammare del Golfo)
17.4 km
Church San Giovanni
17.3 km
Monte Luziano
15.5 km
Spiaggia di Isulidda
1.2 km
Cala Tonnarella dell'Uzzo
4.9 km
Torre Doria
10.5 km
Manna Museum of the Zingaro Nature Reserve
7.7 km
Polo Museale A. Cordici
17.5 km
Torre Bennistra
10.4 km
Playa San Vito Lo Capo
4.1 km
Torre di Guidaloca
12.7 km
Grotta dei Cavalli
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