Silent calettes, golden dunes and small corners in south-eastern Sicily
The Scirocco wind arrives light in the late afternoon, when the beach empties and remains only the footprints on the sand in Marina di Ragusa, just get away a few kilometers to discover another rhythm: less plants, more nature, less crowd, more silence is here that start the secret beaches that few really tell.
Where the crowd ends: Randello and wild dunes
At about 15 minutes by car, Randello is one of the last beaches really free, you cross a fragrant pine forest of resin, then the view opens on golden dunes and clear sea, in the early morning, you will meet local fishermen who set up the nets, while the sun slowly rises, do not expect services: water, umbrella and respect for the environment.
Punta Secca over Montalbano: the hidden side
Everyone knows the commissioner's house, but few continue towards the small rocky coves to the east, here the sea changes color, deeper, more intense, an elder of the place told that once these bays were refuge of the fishermen during the tides, today they remain perfect for those seeking tranquility, especially at sunset.
Torre di Mezzo e Caucana: between history and crystal clear water
Between archaeological remains and low sea, this area is also ideal for those traveling slow, walking along the coast, you can see traces of the ancient Kaukana, brought a mask: the seabeds here give small surprises, between fish and smooth rocks.
Practical tips for living them
Avoid August if you can: June and September are perfect, the wind counts: with syrup the sea is calm, with a rougher but charming mistress, shoes of rock useful for the less sandy coves.
The value of silence
These beaches do not ask for anything, if not attention, staying there a few hours means really slowing down, listening to the sea and, perhaps, taking away something you do not see but remains
