Arenella is probably the most beautiful beach near the city. Even here the sand is white and the sea is spectacular.
HOW TO GET THERE-By bus: from the bus station 50 meters from the Hostel it is possible to reach Arenella by bus n.23 and 29 (one every half hour) getting to the beach in about 15 minutes. The same bus takes you to the peninsula of La Maddalena in the stunning marine reserve of Plemmirio, and to Ognina with beautiful flat rocks. Both in Plemmirio and Ognina you can snorkel and scuba dive and there are several diving centers where you can rent equipment.
Bus schedules are on the board in the common area.-By car: from the hostel go right, go past the train station and once you get to the big roundabout turn left to Via Columba. At the end turn right taking Via Elorina. From there follow the signs to Arenella, Plemmirio or Ognina (a few kms.).