Overview
Pozzallo is Sicily's main ferry port for Malta, with fast-cat crossings to Valletta taking just 1 hr 30 min. The city has earned two Blue Flag awards (as of Apr 2023) for water quality and beach management, making it a legitimate beach destination rather than just a transit point.
Beach · Budget Travel · Day Trips · History · Transit Hub
Before you go
Beach
Two Blue Flag beaches as of 2023: Pietre Nere and Raganzino. Sandy but modest in size.
Money
Italy uses the euro. ATMs available in town. Major credit cards accepted at hotels and larger restaurants.
Timing
Best visited May-September for beaches; Malta ferry runs year-round. Trains and buses have limited Sunday service.
Transport
Ferry to Malta departs twice daily (Wed/Fri day-trips); 1 hr 30 min to Valletta. Trains M-Sa only, six daily to Ragusa and Syracuse.