Driving the road to Punta Bianca is not a piece of cake
Punta Bianca is a secluded white beach located in Sicily, Italy, with a horrible road where you can easily damage your car.
Where is Punta Bianca?
The beach is located along the stretch of sea between Porto Empedocle and Licata, south of Agrigento, on the southwestern shore of the island. At the beach is an ancient barracks of the Guardia di Finanza built in stone and now abandoned.
Is the road to Punta Bianca unpaved?
The road to the white beach is totally unpaved, narrow, full of holes and very bumpy. It’s totally impassable after rains. The road hits an 11% of maximum gradient through some of the ramps.
How long is the road to Punta Bianca?
The road is 3.9 km (2.42 miles) long starting at the paved Strada Provinciale 71. A 4x4 vehicle is recommended.
How challenging is the road to Punta Bianca?
Tucked away in the Riserva Naturale di Punta Bianca, it’s a horrible road where you can easily damage your car. In some parts you’ll have to stop and understand how to pass without hitting the lower part of the car.
Pic: Davide D'Anna