Spiaggia di Cefalù

You anchor off one of Sicily's most photogenic stretches of sand, with the dramatic Norman-Arab town of Cefalù rising behind it — the medieval cathedral and the hulking Rocca cliff make for an unforgettable backdrop. The water here is famously clear and blue, the sandy beach wide and welcoming, and the old town is just a short dinghy ride or swim away for exploring its cobbled lanes, seafood restaurants, and the remarkable 12th-century duomo.