Last Updated on 10 February 2025
The Foce Belice nature reserve extends along the mouth of the river of the same name, which originates about 50 km away in the province of Palermo . The beauty of this place lies precisely in its being reserve with all that it entails. Wild nature, silence, sand dunes and the sound of the sea. A very fascinating place with the river that flows into the sea, passing through a fine and golden beach, not far from the magnificent Selinunte.
Everything is made fascinating by an ancient railway line, built about 1 century ago and definitively abandoned around the 60s. Still visible today, hidden among the vegetation, are the railroad tracks, bridge and toll booths.
How to get there and where to spend the day
To get to the natural reserve of Foce Belice you have to go to the “Marinella di Selinunte holiday home”, where you can park and then continue on foot . There is also a small kiosk here, in case you want to buy some soft drinks or ice cream. To reach the beach and then delve into the reserve, you will be able to walk along two paths, one made of beaten earth and one consisting of a wooden platform.
Once you arrive you can spend the day in the beaches that are located in the direction of Selinunte, or on the free beach going towards the mouth of the river / Porto Palo. If you love nature and walking, I recommend a walk along the shoreline going toward Porto Palo (opposite direction from the lidos).
Casello 11 beach
First you will find yourself on the beach “Casello 11”, the name that comes from an ancient railway tollbooth nearby. A very beautiful beach with lush coastal vegetation and a few donkeys raised in the wild . In this area you might meet some nudists .
Le Solette beach
Continuing on, you reach the “Le Solette” beach, which is also very beautiful and wild , with vineyards that almost reach the sea . This beach is quite far from the reserve, so you can also decide to visit it separately, reaching it by car. It will not be easy, but it is not impossible either, you have to take the dirt road near the “Villino Paradiso” and then continue on foot along a path in the middle of nature.
Interactive map Riserva Foce Belice – Points of interest in purple
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