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The beach of Marina di Ragusa is a strip of golden sand stretching nearly two kilometres at the foot of the Lungomare Andrea Doria. It is the resort's bathing heart — the place where generations of Ragusans learned to swim, where families plant their parasol in June and remove it in September, where sunset transforms everything into a postcard no Instagram filter will ever match. The FEE Blue Flag certifies what locals have always known: this water is clean, this seabed is safe, this coastline is cared for. ## The central beach Marina's main beach runs parallel to the Lungomare, from the tourist harbour to the eastern zone toward the Pietre Nere. It is **fine golden sand**, firm near the waterline and softer as you climb toward the promenade. The seabed is the great strength: it slopes with an almost exaggerated gentleness. A child can walk ten, fifteen metres before the water reaches their waist. For families, it is a guarantee. For swimmers, it means walking a while before finding depth — but the transparency of the water more than compensates. ### Early morning The best time for Marina's beach is before 9:00 AM. The sand is still cool, the water flat as a lake, the light soft. The few people present are returning fishermen, the odd elderly bather who swims at dawn, and lido owners arranging sun loungers and parasols. It is a moment of absolute quiet that late sleepers will never know. ### The afternoon From 3:00 PM the beach lives its most social moment. Families return after the lunch break, teenagers play beach tennis, vendors pass with fresh coconut and granita. Around 5:00 PM the light changes, the air cools, and that magical moment begins when the sea turns golden and the beach becomes the most beautiful place in the world. ## Beach clubs (lidi) Marina's beach clubs offer different service levels, but all share the same beach and the same sea: ### What to expect - **Sun lounger + parasol**: from €15 to €35 per day, depending on the row and season - **Front row by the sea**: from €25 to €50 at the most prestigious clubs in high season - **Passes**: weekly and monthly with 20-30% discounts - **Standard services**: hot showers, changing rooms, beach bar, Wi-Fi - **Premium lidi**: restaurant, children's entertainment, lounge area, sunset aperitivi ### Choosing tips The lidi along the central Lungomare stretch are the busiest and liveliest — ideal for those seeking sociability and full services. Those toward the east, approaching the Pietre Nere, tend to be quieter. Those near the harbour have a more intimate atmosphere. In July and August, **book ahead**. Ferragosto weekends can be full by Thursday. ## Free beaches Marina has ample stretches of free beach accessible to all, interspersed among the establishments. Don't expect services — here you bring everything: parasol, towel, water, patience. The best free stretches: - **Western zone (toward the harbour)**: less crowded, slightly deeper seabed, good for those seeking peace - **Strips between lidi**: wedges of free beach set between one establishment and another. Arrive early to secure your space - **Eastern zone**: more open, with views toward the Pietre Nere. The seabed becomes rocky in places here ## Beach and water sports Marina's beach is flat and wide — perfect for activities: - **Beach volleyball**: improvised courts and summer tournaments - **Beach tennis** (*racchettoni*): Italy's national beach sport. No rules, no scoring, maximum fun - **SUP (Stand Up Paddle)**: hire available at main lidi, from €15/hour. Calm mornings are ideal - **Kayak**: perfect for coasting toward the Pietre Nere or exploring the shore - **Snorkelling**: the sandy beach itself offers little to see, but moving toward the Pietre Nere the seabed becomes richly populated ## The Lungomare: the beach seen from above The **Lungomare Andrea Doria** is inseparable from the beach. It runs parallel for its entire length, just metres from the sand. It is from here that you watch the best sunsets, choose where to plant your parasol tomorrow, take the evening stroll with gelato in hand while the sea changes colour. Restaurants, bars, gelaterias: everything faces the Lungomare. After a day at the beach, just climb a few steps and you are already at the aperitivo table. ## Other beaches in the area Marina di Ragusa is the ideal starting point for exploring some of southern Sicily's most beautiful beaches, each with its own unique character: - [The Pietre Nere →](/guida/spiagge-pietre-nere) — Volcanic rock and snorkelling, 10 minutes' walk from the centre - [Punta Secca →](/guida/spiagge-punta-secca) — Montalbano's house and a postcard beach - [Casuzze →](/guida/spiagge-casuzze) — The wild beach between Marina and Punta Secca - [Randello →](/guida/riserva-randello) — Unspoilt nature in the nature reserve ## Practical tips - **Parking**: arrive before 10:00 AM in summer. Blue lines €1-2/hour, free parking on inland streets 5-10 minutes' walk away - **Best time**: before 9:00 AM for peace, after 5:00 PM for the light. In between, sun cream and patience - **Wind**: the afternoon may bring Scirocco (warm, from the south-east) or Maestrale (cool, from the north-west). Lidi with windbreaks are good insurance - **Safety**: lifeguards active 9:00-19:00 in summer at lidi. On free beaches, take care after storms - **What to bring**: high-factor sun cream (the Sicilian sun is unforgiving), hat, plenty of water --- > *Marina di Ragusa's beach does not need to be spectacular. It has no sea stacks, no towering cliffs. It has something better: it is the place where you would want to be, every day, without ever tiring. And that, in the end, is what matters.*