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

📅 Thursday, May 7, 2026
Today is an average day at Mondello Beach, though it is better suited for a casual stroll than a full day of sunbathing. You can expect mostly cloudy skies throughout the day with a slight chance of light showers passing through. The air temperature will reach a maximum of 22.9 °C, but with the sea temperature sitting at 18.4 °C, the water is too chilly for swimming. The UV Index is quite high at 7.85, so please remember to wear protection even when the clouds are present. While the breeze remains generally gentle, you may feel some stronger pulses of air at times. The waves are relatively calm, making for a peaceful atmosphere along the shoreline despite the lack of consistent sunshine.
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Air

Low / High18°C/22.9°C
Feels Like (High)24°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature18.4 °C
Wave Height0.7 m
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Rain

Rain Chance35%
Rainfall0.6 mm
Rain Duration3 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset06:03/20:03
Sunshine Hours10.8 hrs
UV Index7.85
Cloud Cover86%
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Wind

Speed11 km/h
Gusts31.3 km/h
DirectionE

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