In the extreme south-east of Sicily, in the Siracusa area, inside the Vendicari Nature Reserve, there is a wild and uncontaminated paradise where, among beautiful dunes and a unique flora, nature has not been minimally touched, thus leaving it the freedom to grow: this is the beach of Marianelli, known by the dialectal epithet of “La Spiaggia do ‘Iancu”, and it is a wonderful place. The wide sandy beach has a shallow water, is characterized by clear and warm waters, ideal for being cradled by the water and sunbathing. It has been voted “ideal beach” by gays and naturists, but it also hosts traditional bathers. The coexistence of these communities is another aspect that makes Marianelli a special place where nature, freedom and respect for others are still fundamental values. An incredible place to relax, make interesting meetings with other gay bathers and have fun as you think best. And how can we not relax in such a magnificent place?

How to get to Marianelli beach, the jewel in the crown of gay Sicily? About 5 km from Noto on the Noto-Pachino, turn left after the roadman’s house towards the excavations of Eloro or Noto Marittima and follow the dirt road to the beach after the entrance to the finds. The gay friendly and naturist beach is the second inlet and can be reached on foot past the mouth of the small river: getting to the beach is not easy, but it’s worth it! Or 8 km from Noto on the Noto-Pachino, turn left towards the Vendicari reserve before two red silos (which are on the right of the road), follow the dirt road up to a gate, jump off the wall and descend to the beach (in this case we immediately get to the one served to gay bathers). Alternatively you can also reach Colonna Pizzuta, park in the reserve beach, walk to the beach, proceeding south.