Portopalo sits at Sicily’s south-eastern tip, close to Capo Passero and the meeting point of currents at Isola delle Correnti. The town is compact, with a few seafood restaurants near the centre. Read more
Walk out towards the cape for views and beaches, then take a trip to Marzamemi for its small piazza and old tuna-fishery buildings. Nearby sandy bays and shallow water make swimming easy, with sunset views across the open sea.
