Sicily, Italy

Mondello Beach

Mondello Beach is a popular tourist destination known for its clear, blue sea and beautiful location. The beach is often crowded, even during off-peak months such as September.

There is a fee for entering the beach, which is not a common practice for beaches globally. The beach is divided into free and paid areas, with the paid areas offering amenities such as beach chairs and umbrellas for rent. These areas are often less crowded and are monitored by employees for safety. A portion of the beach is privately owned and requires a membership for access.

The water at Mondello Beach is generally clean, although some areas may have seaweed. The beach offers a variety of food options, with prices being more affordable than in the city center of Palermo.

Lifeguards are on duty until 7 pm, ensuring the safety of beachgoers. Despite its popularity, some visitors have noted that public toilets can be hard to find.

Discover accommodation options near Mondello Beach and enjoy its stunning sea views and mountain cliffs.

The beach offers beautiful sea views and is surrounded by mountain cliffs, adding to its natural charm.

What to do at Mondello Beach?

Amenities

Mondello Beach amenities include toilet and loungers.

Restaurants

You can enjoy one of the restaurants at the beach while soaking up the sun.

Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight the beautiful location of the beach with clear blue sea and stunning views as the most liked features. However, the beach tends to get crowded, and some visitors found it more touristy than a local beach. Complaints were mainly about the cleanliness of the water, the presence of seaweed, and the lack of good restaurants and hotels in the vicinity.

Where to Stay near Mondello Beach?

Most visitors to Mondello Beach choose to stay in the charming town of Mondello itself, which offers a variety of accommodations within walking distance to the beach. Others prefer the bustling city of Palermo, enjoying the cultural attractions and making day trips to the beach.

The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.

Where is Mondello Beach?

Latitude: 38.2000633 / Longitude: 13.3285893

Mondello Beach is located in Sicily. The following map of Mondello Beach shows the exact location.

Mondello Beach: Weather Today

📅 Sunday, September 20, 2026
Today is a bit of a mixed bag for a trip to Mondello Beach, so keep your plans flexible. You can expect occasional light showers throughout the day, which might interrupt your time on the sand, and the sky will remain quite cloudy. While the air temperature will reach 26.5 °C, the lack of consistent sunshine makes it feel less like a classic beach day. The sea remains pleasant for swimming at 27.9 °C, and with very calm waters, it is quite peaceful near the shoreline. The wind is generally light, though you might feel a few brief, brisk shifts in the air at times. If you do head out, it is best to stay close to cover just in case the rain picks up.
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Air

Low / High22.9°C/26.5°C
Feels Like (High)29.7°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature27.9 °C
Wave Height0.3 m
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Rain

Rain Chance70%
Rainfall2.2 mm
Rain Duration11 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset06:52/19:07
Sunshine Hours8.7 hrs
UV Index5.6
Cloud Cover95%
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Wind

Speed8.9 km/h
Gusts21.6 km/h
DirectionE

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