Lido del Carabiniere

Drop anchor off this pretty beach near Santa Flavia, where a rocky promontory frames the view and gives the spot a scenic, sheltered feel. The beach itself is famously reserved for members of Italy's Carabinieri (national police force), so you'll be taking in the scenery from the water — which honestly isn't a bad thing. The setting is quiet and unhurried, with the rugged Sicilian coastline doing most of the talking.