Capo Gallo Beach, Protected beach in Sferracavallo, Italy
Capo Gallo is a limestone headland jutting into the Tyrrhenian Sea marked by steep cliffs and sheltered coves. The terrain includes shallow swimming areas and vertical rock faces shaped by centuries of wave action.
The headland shows evidence of Phoenician and Roman settlement, when it served as an important harbor point. Archaeological finds indicate continuous use over thousands of years.
The cape remains an important fishing ground where local boats anchor and practice age-old harvesting methods that shape the rhythms of daily life. Residents and visitors alike walk through this space as part of their connection to the sea.
The beach is easily accessible with parking areas and marked paths leading to coves. The calmest swimming conditions are found in the sheltered inlets on the leeward side.
Underwater caves and crevices honeycomb the rock faces beneath the surface. Divers find an entirely different world below that casual swimmers never encounter.
Location: Palermo
Address: Via Barcarello, 73a, 90147 Palermo PA, Italy
Phone: +390917077401
Website: http://riservacapogallo.it
GPS coordinates: 38.20982,13.28270
Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:27
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