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Photo of Santa Caterina beach with blue pure water surface

Photo of Santa Caterina beach with spacious multi bays

Photo of Santa Caterina beach with very clean level of cleanliness

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Photo of Santa Caterina beach and the settlement

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Photo of Santa Caterina beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

7.7

Very good

Santa Caterina beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Santa Caterina beach?

The bar is located right on the Santa Caterina beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Giordano is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

Spiaggia Varazze

Varazze, Italy

#91 out of 247 in Liguria

7.7

Very good

Beach resort Easy access Brown sand Sand bottom Perfect for swimming Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Varazze • 0.3 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Santa Caterina Beach

8.2 - Very good 50m

Restaurant Bagni Elena

8.8 - Excellent 50m

Cafe Pasticceria La Petite

5.8 - Pleasant 70m

Restaurant Ristorante Al Solito Posto

8.6 - Excellent 70m

Cafe TooBar

9 - Excellent 70m

Restaurant Sapori di Mare

9.4 - Excellent 80m

Cafe Giordano

8.8 - Excellent 90m

Cafe Cafè Gatto Nero

8.6 - Excellent 100m

Cafe La Pesa

9.4 - Excellent 100m

Park Giardino Delle Boschine

150m

Park Area pic nic Il Curlo di Arenzano

260m

Park Parco naturale regionale del Beigua

260m

Park Parco di Villa Croce "Il Boschetto"

790m

Park Via Favari

1km

Park Area Salice

1.4km

Park Area Giochi Piani di Celle Ligure

2.5km

Hiking Area Galleria Crocetta

2.9km

Hiking Area Passeggiata Romana

3km

Playground Oratorio Don Bosco Varazze

430m

Playground Calcetto balilla

2km

Sports Complex Centro Sportivo Piani d'Invrea

8.6 - Excellent 2.4km

Playground Campetto Pallacanestro

4.5km

Playground Padel Cogoleto

4.7km

Playground Skatepark Arenzano

8.6km

Playground Palazzetto dello Sport "Paolo Corradi"

8.6km

Playground Parco giochi comunuale

8.8km

Dog Park Area cani

9.4km

Supermarket Carrefour Express - Supermarket

70m

Supermarket Pescheria Friggitoria da Juri

120m

Supermarket Panificio Zena

300m

Ice Cream Shop K2

9 - Excellent 350m

Supermarket Carrefour Express - Supermarket

430m

Supermarket CONAD CITY

440m

Supermarket Coop

790m

Supermarket Alimentari Delfino

1.1km

Supermarket Carrefour Express - Supermarket

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Parrocchia di S. Ambrogio

9 - Excellent 320m

Place Of Worship Shrine of Our Lady of the Guard

1.4km

Tourist Attraction Spiaggia naturista

2.2km

Place Of Worship Eremo carmelitano del Deserto di Varazze

4.3km

Tourist Attraction Spiaggia Libera "Carretta" Cogoleto

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Museo della Ceramica Manlio Trucco

8.6 - Excellent 5.6km

Tourist Attraction Chiesa di San Nicolò

8.8 - Excellent 5.9km

Tourist Attraction Ceramiche Giuseppe Mazzotti 1903 di Tullio Mazzotti

9 - Excellent 6.5km

Museum Villa Faraggiana

6.7km

Night Club Orizzonte

8.4 - Very good 2.2km

Night Club Golden Beach

8.2 - Very good 6.3km

Historical Landmark La Torretta - Torre Leon Pancaldo

9.2km

Historical Landmark Torre Brandale

9.4km

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About

Santa Caterina beach is located on the Ligurian Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 24th place out of 59 beaches in the Savona region 9.7 km away from its center, the city of Savona. It is one of the beaches of Varazze settlement, just 0.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.

It is a spacious several bays coastline with crystal blue water and brown sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, seniors etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

A significant part of the beach is occupied by beach clubs with limited access The beach facilities are only available to visitors of resort area. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets, sea pool. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

11 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Cala Loca, which has a rating of 7.7.

Santa Caterina beach is located in Savona within Varazze, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+26 ^o C +24 ^o C

Air temperature

1.7 M/S

Wind

+26 ^o C

Water temperature

0.2 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Varazze • 0.3 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Santa Caterina Beach

8.2 - Very good 50m

Restaurant Bagni Elena

8.8 - Excellent 50m

Cafe Pasticceria La Petite

5.8 - Pleasant 70m

Restaurant Ristorante Al Solito Posto

8.6 - Excellent 70m

Cafe TooBar

9 - Excellent 70m

Restaurant Sapori di Mare

9.4 - Excellent 80m

Cafe Giordano

8.8 - Excellent 90m

Cafe Cafè Gatto Nero

8.6 - Excellent 100m

Cafe La Pesa

9.4 - Excellent 100m

Park Giardino Delle Boschine

150m

Park Area pic nic Il Curlo di Arenzano

260m

Park Parco naturale regionale del Beigua

260m

Park Parco di Villa Croce "Il Boschetto"

790m

Park Via Favari

1km

Park Area Salice

1.4km

Park Area Giochi Piani di Celle Ligure

2.5km

Hiking Area Galleria Crocetta

2.9km

Hiking Area Passeggiata Romana

3km

Playground Oratorio Don Bosco Varazze

430m

Playground Calcetto balilla

2km

Sports Complex Centro Sportivo Piani d'Invrea

8.6 - Excellent 2.4km

Playground Campetto Pallacanestro

4.5km

Playground Padel Cogoleto

4.7km

Playground Skatepark Arenzano

8.6km

Playground Palazzetto dello Sport "Paolo Corradi"

8.6km

Playground Parco giochi comunuale

8.8km

Dog Park Area cani

9.4km

Supermarket Carrefour Express - Supermarket

70m

Supermarket Pescheria Friggitoria da Juri

120m

Supermarket Panificio Zena

300m

Ice Cream Shop K2

9 - Excellent 350m

Supermarket Carrefour Express - Supermarket

430m

Supermarket CONAD CITY

440m

Supermarket Coop

790m

Supermarket Alimentari Delfino

1.1km

Supermarket Carrefour Express - Supermarket

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Parrocchia di S. Ambrogio

9 - Excellent 320m

Place Of Worship Shrine of Our Lady of the Guard

1.4km

Tourist Attraction Spiaggia naturista

2.2km

Place Of Worship Eremo carmelitano del Deserto di Varazze

4.3km

Tourist Attraction Spiaggia Libera "Carretta" Cogoleto

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Museo della Ceramica Manlio Trucco

8.6 - Excellent 5.6km

Tourist Attraction Chiesa di San Nicolò

8.8 - Excellent 5.9km

Tourist Attraction Ceramiche Giuseppe Mazzotti 1903 di Tullio Mazzotti

9 - Excellent 6.5km

Museum Villa Faraggiana

6.7km

Night Club Orizzonte

8.4 - Very good 2.2km

Night Club Golden Beach

8.2 - Very good 6.3km

Historical Landmark La Torretta - Torre Leon Pancaldo

9.2km

Historical Landmark Torre Brandale

9.4km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

340m from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Varazze Suite Sauna e Hammam

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Varazze • 60m from center

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2km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

casa di erika

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Varazze • 1.8km from center

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2.7km from the beach

7.8 Very good

Bed and Breakfast Gioiello

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Varazze • 2.5km from center

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2.8km from the beach

6.7 Good

Hotel Villa Adele

Hotel

Celle Ligure • 2.6km from center

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3.1km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Cas'Alda

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Varazze • 3.4km from center

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3.2km from the beach

8.2 Very good

Albergo Adriana

Hotel

Celle Ligure • 2.9km from center

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4.3km from the beach

7.2 Good

Hotel Puntabella

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Varazze • 4.6km from center

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6.3km from the beach

5.7 Pleasant

House Betty by Holiday World

Entire Apartment

Borgo degli Erchi • 6km from center

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6.6km from the beach

7.9 Very good

Vittoria_Albissola

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Albissola Marina • 6.3km from center

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7.3km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Apartment Arcobaleno

Entire Apartment

Albissola Marina • 7.1km from center

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7.3km from the beach

9 Excellent

attico con vista spettacolare cogoleto

Entire House

Cogoleto • 7.5km from center

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7.5km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Camera Asia

Homestay

Albissola Marina • 7.3km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

550m 7 min walk

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7.7 Very good

1.1km 14 min walk

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6.5 Good

1.7km 22 min walk

Punta dell' Aspera Punta dell' Aspera

5.2 Tolerable

2km 26 min walk

Spiaggia Libera Comunale Spiaggia Libera Comunale

7.4 Good

2.6km

Piani beach Piani beach

7.7 Very good

2.7km

Spiaggia libera Abbelinou Spiaggia libera Abbelinou

7.7 Very good

3.3km

Spiaggia Celle Spiaggia Celle

7.2 Good

4.1km

Spiaggia Arenon Spiaggia Arenon

7.2 Good

Localities

Nearest

Varazze • 330m

Main locality of province

Savona • 9.7km

Transport

Airport

GOA • 21.4km

Bus Station

V.Le Menotti 18 Ag.Viaggi • 250m

Train Station

Savona F.S. • 10.4km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.7 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

7.7 Very good

Neva Allevia

10 Exceptional

The staff at the beach is exceptional, they are extremely friendly.

October 2023

Jasper Steele

8 Very good

Nice enough

October 2023

Giovanni Marino

10 Exceptional

The beach seems to go on forever...

October 2023

Renzo Traverso

8 Very good

Nice restaurant

October 2023

Luciano Rossi

8 Very good

Friendly atmosphere!

October 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Santa Caterina beach?

The coastline of Santa Caterina beach is covered with brown sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Santa Caterina beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Santa Caterina beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Santa Caterina beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Santa Caterina beach is partially protected from waves.

So the overall recommendation of the Santa Caterina beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Santa Caterina beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. The beach is completely occupied by a resort area with a paid entrance, which has all the infrastructure. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Santa Caterina beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Santa Caterina beach?

Santa Caterina beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Senior people

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Santa Caterina beach?

The bar is located right on the Santa Caterina beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Giordano is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Santa Caterina beach?

There are 613 places to stay in the Santa Caterina beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Santa Caterina beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Santa Caterina beach from parking?

The Santa Caterina beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Santa Caterina beach?

There are 2 attractions near Santa Caterina beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Parrocchia di S. Ambrogio located in 0.3 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Santa Caterina beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Santa Caterina beach is August. Its average value reaches 26°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 12°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Santa Caterina beach (Savona) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.