Spiaggia di Sant'Elia, Mediterranean beach in Santa Flavia, Italy.
Sant Elia is a beach in Santa Flavia with a sandy area in the center surrounded by rocks and reefs along the Sicilian coast. The water shows different color tones from deep blue to emerald green due to the mixed composition of sand and rock formations beneath the surface.
The area developed from a tuna processing facility with worker housing into a modern recreational destination. The earlier involvement with fish processing shaped the area for generations.
Fishing communities in the area maintain traditional practices that shape daily life here and connect visitors to Sicily's long maritime heritage. The proximity to the sea defines the rhythm of the local community.
The area is accessible through marked paths near the old watchtower, and parking is available nearby. Visitors should note that the rock formations are easier to explore at low tide.
The site was originally home to a tuna processing factory, and remnants of worker housing remain partially visible and tell of its industrial past. These traces reveal a different story than the recreational use today.
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