Photo of Contrada Runci with gray sand & pebble surface

Photo of Contrada Runci with turquoise pure water surface

5.9

Pleasant

Contrada Runci

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Contrada Runci?

The bar is located right on the Contrada Runci.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bar Meeting is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Contrada Runci?

There are 108 places to stay in the Contrada Runci area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Contrada Runci include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=294139&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Residence Al.Pa.</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1638041&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">B&B Casa di Orione</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1005581&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">B&B Villa Dante - Policlinico</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3102967&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">One bedroom appartement with terrace and wifi at Reggio Calabria 2 km away from the beach</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3102964&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">One bedroom appartement with wifi at Reggio Calabria 2 km away from the beach</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3102966&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">2 bedrooms appartement at Reggio Calabria 2 km away from the beach</a></li></ul>

Briga Marina, Italy

#348 out of 382 in Sicily

5.9

Pleasant

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Gray sand & pebble Sand & Pebbles bottom Good for Surfing Kite or windsurfing

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Located within the settlement

Santa Margherita Marina • 0.2 km

Map of beach

Pizza Restaurant Ritrovo Catalano S.A.S. Di De Stefano Lavinia & C.

8.8 - Excellent 130m

Bar Bar Meeting

9 - Excellent 160m

Restaurant Pizz'up 3 Santa Margherita

8 - Very good 210m

Italian Restaurant Syrah - Ristorante Pizzeria

7.6 - Very good 220m

Restaurant Ristorante La Vela

8.4 - Very good 360m

Bar Enoteca Provinciale di Messina

9 - Excellent 780m

Pizza Restaurant Basilicò

8.8 - Excellent 830m

Pizza Restaurant Focacceria Cucuzza

8.2 - Very good 1.2km

Restaurant Il Picchio - Trattoria Pizzeria

8.4 - Very good 1.3km

Park Piazzetta Ponte Schiavo

210m

Park Piazza Migneco

1.4km

Hiking Area Vallone Carrubbaro

2km

Hiking Area Monte Arancino

2.1km

Hiking Area Vallone Tram

2.2km

Park Campagna Greco/Giannetto

2.5km

Hiking Area DISCESA CARRUBBARO

3.4km

Park Statua Padre Pio

4.7km

Park Villa La Bussola d'Oro

5.6km

Playground Stadio Mesiti

210m

Playground "Torneo dei Vitelli"

2.1km

Sandwich Shop U Paninaru

8.2 - Very good 50m

Supermarket Occhino Salvatore rivendita bevande e bombole

150m

Bakery Laboratorio di Pasticceria e Gelateria Domenico Pellegrino

9.6 - Exceptional 200m

Supermarket MD S.p.A.

200m

Ice Cream Shop Gelatomania cafe Santa Margherita

8.6 - Excellent 200m

Supermarket Macelleria La Fauci

440m

Supermarket ARD Discount

620m

Bakery Il Forno dei Sapori di salvà sebastiano

8.8 - Excellent 900m

Supermarket Micalizzi Santo

1km

Museum Forte Cavalli

4.6km

Church Sanctuary of the Madonna of Dinnammare

8.1km

Tourist Attraction Cascate di Silimò

8.8km

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About

Contrada Runci is located on the Ionian Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 98th place out of 109 beaches in the Messina region 12.9 km away from its center, the city of Messina. It is one of the beaches of Santa Margherita Marina settlement, just 0.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and gray sand & pebble cover, so it is recommended to wear 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 etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Contrada Runci coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. 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 popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding. There are also some surf spots.

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

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Mili Marina beach II, which has a rating of 6.8.

Contrada Runci is located in Messina within Santa Margherita Marina, 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 coast of the Sicily island, 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

+30 ^o C +24 ^o C

Air temperature

3.5 M/S

Wind

+24 ^o C

Water temperature

0.5 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Santa Margherita Marina • 0.2 km

Map of beach

Pizza Restaurant Ritrovo Catalano S.A.S. Di De Stefano Lavinia & C.

8.8 - Excellent 130m

Bar Bar Meeting

9 - Excellent 160m

Restaurant Pizz'up 3 Santa Margherita

8 - Very good 210m

Italian Restaurant Syrah - Ristorante Pizzeria

7.6 - Very good 220m

Restaurant Ristorante La Vela

8.4 - Very good 360m

Bar Enoteca Provinciale di Messina

9 - Excellent 780m

Pizza Restaurant Basilicò

8.8 - Excellent 830m

Pizza Restaurant Focacceria Cucuzza

8.2 - Very good 1.2km

Restaurant Il Picchio - Trattoria Pizzeria

8.4 - Very good 1.3km

Park Piazzetta Ponte Schiavo

210m

Park Piazza Migneco

1.4km

Hiking Area Vallone Carrubbaro

2km

Hiking Area Monte Arancino

2.1km

Hiking Area Vallone Tram

2.2km

Park Campagna Greco/Giannetto

2.5km

Hiking Area DISCESA CARRUBBARO

3.4km

Park Statua Padre Pio

4.7km

Park Villa La Bussola d'Oro

5.6km

Playground Stadio Mesiti

210m

Playground "Torneo dei Vitelli"

2.1km

Sandwich Shop U Paninaru

8.2 - Very good 50m

Supermarket Occhino Salvatore rivendita bevande e bombole

150m

Bakery Laboratorio di Pasticceria e Gelateria Domenico Pellegrino

9.6 - Exceptional 200m

Supermarket MD S.p.A.

200m

Ice Cream Shop Gelatomania cafe Santa Margherita

8.6 - Excellent 200m

Supermarket Macelleria La Fauci

440m

Supermarket ARD Discount

620m

Bakery Il Forno dei Sapori di salvà sebastiano

8.8 - Excellent 900m

Supermarket Micalizzi Santo

1km

Museum Forte Cavalli

4.6km

Church Sanctuary of the Madonna of Dinnammare

8.1km

Tourist Attraction Cascate di Silimò

8.8km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

10.1km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

B&B Casa di Orione

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Messina • 9.9km from center

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10.4km from the beach

7.4 Good

B&B Villa Dante - Policlinico

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Messina • 10.2km from center

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11.7km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

B&B Crystal

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Messina • 11.6km from center

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12.2km from the beach

One bedroom appartement with terrace and wifi at Reggio Calabria 2 km away from the beach

Entire Apartment

Reggio Calabria • 12.4km from center

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12.2km from the beach

One bedroom appartement with wifi at Reggio Calabria 2 km away from the beach

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Reggio Calabria • 12.4km from center

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12.4km from the beach

5.4 Tolerable

B&B RC DOMVS

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Reggio Calabria • 12.5km from center

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12.5km from the beach

2 bedrooms appartement at Reggio Calabria 2 km away from the beach

Entire Apartment

Reggio Calabria • 12.6km from center

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12.7km from the beach

8.2 Very good

DUOMO156 LifeStyle

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Messina • 12.6km from center

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12.9km from the beach

8.2 Very good

Hotel Residence Al.Pa.

Hotel

Reggio Calabria • 13km from center

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13km from the beach

8 Very good

Sant'Adriana

Entire Apartment

Reggio Calabria • 13.1km from center

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13km from the beach

8.3 Very good

Al Teatro

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Reggio Calabria • 13.1km from center

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13.2km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Il Giardino d'Ulisse

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Reggio Calabria • 13.4km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.5 (Good)

What to do in Contrada Runci? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Contrada Runci is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Contrada Runci welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.

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Nearest Beaches

2.6km

Mili Marina beach II Mili Marina beach II

6.8 Good

5.1km

Mili Marina beach Mili Marina beach

6.8 Good

11km

Alì Terme beach Alì Terme beach

6.8 Good

11.9km

La Sorgente beach La Sorgente beach

6.9 Good

13.4km

Reggio Calabria beach Reggio Calabria beach

7.1 Good

14km

Punta Pellaro beach Punta Pellaro beach

7.4 Good

14.2km

Marina di Porto Bolaro Marina di Porto Bolaro

5.8 Pleasant

14.6km

Lungomare di Pellaro Lungomare di Pellaro

4 Frustrating

Localities

Nearest

Santa Margherita Marina • 300m

Main locality of province

Messina • 12.9km

Transport

Airport

REG • 13.4km

Bus Station

Cavallotti Bus Station • 12.4km

Train Station

San Paolo • 1.9km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

5.9 Pleasant

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Average Reviews rating

5.9 Pleasant

Kelan Barnes

2 Very poor

I had a really terrible experience at the beach. The portion of mixed fried food, which was meant for one person, cost €5.00, which I found to be quite outrageous. I decided to order a salmon pizza for €14.00, but unfortunately, the salmon on it was only a faint smell. My wife ordered a mushroom pizza for €8.00 and specifically asked if the mushrooms were fresh, but they turned out to be nothing more than canned mushrooms. Additionally, the lack of tablecloth holders made it quite inconvenient to dine as we had to hold the tablecloths with one hand while eating with the other. Overall, it was a disappointing experience, especially considering the €2.00 cover charge per person.

October 2023

Franklin Darcy

2 Very poor

I have to admit that I've been coming to this beach for years, but this will be my last visit. We were a group of four people, and the staff insisted that we rent two umbrellas. However, we only wanted one umbrella and three sunbeds. Why should I be forced to pay for things I don't want to use? So, unfortunately, it's time to say goodbye. The management here is pretty terrible. It's a typical example of Messina's desire to make money off of me, which I'd rather avoid.

October 2023

Mara Rossi

4 Frustrating

My friend and I, along with two children, decided to visit the lido at around 5:30 pm. To our surprise, they charged us €13 for an umbrella and two sunbeds. Later, when our wives joined us at 6 pm, we were informed that we needed to get an additional umbrella since more than four people were not allowed to stay together (although the children remained on the shore). As a result, two of us decided to move to the nearby free beach. Consequently, for the remainder of our vacation, we opted to spend our time at the nearby beach where the staff was extremely friendly.

October 2023

Gillian

8 Very good

The beach is very well-maintained and has plenty of space. The services provided are excellent, and we had a great dining experience. If you ever visit Messina, I highly recommend checking it out!

October 2023

Patricia Palmer

10 Exceptional

The sea is absolutely amazing, offering a breathtaking view all the way from Sicily to Calabria.

October 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Contrada Runci?

Contrada Runci has a gray sand and pebble cover. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Contrada Runci?

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

The Contrada Runci is also suitable for the following water activities:

Kite and windsurfing
Surfing

Is the Contrada Runci good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Contrada Runci does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Contrada Runci good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Contrada Runci 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.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Contrada Runci?

The bar is located right on the Contrada Runci.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bar Meeting is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Contrada Runci?

There are 108 places to stay in the Contrada Runci area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Contrada Runci include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Contrada Runci from parking?

The Contrada Runci 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.

What is the best time of the year to visit Contrada Runci?

The month with the highest temperature in Contrada Runci is August. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 28°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 13°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Contrada Runci (Sicily island) 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.