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Lo Scarabeo sits right on Granelli beach, a 4.5km-stretch of sand just to the west of Capo Passero, whose lighthouse signals Italy’s most meridional point – considerably further south than Tunis.
The coastline is almost entirely given over to long sandy beaches, the very same ones landed on by British and Canadian forces during Operation Huskey in the 2nd World War. Just to the west is the port of Pozzallo from where, in just 90 minutes by hydrofoil, it is possible to get to Malta.
To the north is the splendid Baroque town of Noto, Syracuse, once the mightiest city in Magna Graecia, and Vendicari Nature Reserve, home to beautiful unspoilt beaches, migrating flamingos and nesting turtles.
Less than an hour's drive northwest are the other splendid towns of the Val di Noto UNESCO Heritage Site, Modica and Scicli, and, a little further afield, Ragusa.
The beaches in the area of Pozzallo and Ispica have received several consecutive Blue Flags, attesting to the cleanliness of the water and their general ecological excellence.
From the Guest Book

What stands out about Lo Scarabeo is its location. It remains a favourite destination and we would return again.
CB August 2025
We had a very relaxing stay at Lo Scarabeo. It's in a fantastic situation right on a lovely beach. Would we return? Yes, we have been many times and love it!
Cecilia Bishop September 2024
We loved Lo Scarabeo. It was kept clean and we had a fabulous meal cooked for us.
SJ, United Kingdom July 2022
The cook was delightful and cooked us a wonderful anniversary dinner.
Mrs Cecilia Bishop, United Kingdom September 2021
We loved Scarabeo.
CB, Netherlands August 2021
A fabulous holiday and definitely well needed this year. We love having the beach at the end of the garden. Our third year at Lo Scarabeo says it all!
Mrs Cecilia Bishop, United Kingdom October 2020
Excellent
4.7/5
1,174 Reviews
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