Explore beaches in Italy
Browse hand-picked beaches, coves and coastal towns across Italy by destination, beach type and travel style.
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106 beaches
Acquafredda Beach
Twin pebble-and-sand coves at the northern edge of the Maratea coast, backed by pine woods and cliffs riddled with sea caves.
Alba Adriatica
The "Silver Beach" of Abruzzo's northernmost coast, a nearly 3km sandy strip at the top of the Riviera delle Palme.
Arienzo
A scenic Positano beach known for its clear water, beach clubs and dramatic cliffside setting.
Atrani Beach
A small town beach beside Amalfi, with clear water, colourful houses and an easy local feel.
Baia dei Saraceni
A wild white-pebble bay backed by dramatic cliffs.
Baia dei Turchi
A sandy cove north of Otranto, reached through a pine forest and known for its turquoise water.
Baia del Silenzio
A perfect crescent of sand framed by pastel houses.
Baia delle Zagare
A dramatic Gargano cove between towering cliffs, framed by two striking sea stacks.
Baia Verde
Gallipoli's lively beach strip, known for turquoise water, beach clubs and Salento's biggest nightlife scene.
Bergeggi
Clear water and a tiny island protected as a marine reserve.
Biodola
A scenic golden sand bay near Portoferraio, framed by hills and popular resort hotels.
Boccadasse
A tiny pebble beach inside a postcard fishing village right in the city of Genoa.
Cala San Giovanni
A pine-fringed cove south of Polignano a Mare, with sand, cliffs and a private lido.
Camogli Beach
Dark pebbles below a postcard fishing village.
Capo Bianco
A long pebble beach beneath white cliffs, just north of Portoferraio.
Casalbordino Lido
A dune-backed sandy beach between Vasto and the Costa dei Trabocchi, quieter than the bigger resort towns nearby.
Castiglione Beach
A small scenic beach below Ravello, with clear water, cliffs and a quieter feel near Amalfi.
Cavoli
A lively golden sand beach on Elba's south-west coast, popular with a younger crowd.
Cetara Marina Beach
A small fishing village beach with clear water, seafood restaurants and a relaxed local atmosphere.
Duoglio Beach
A clear-water beach near Amalfi, reached by steps or boat and backed by dramatic cliffs.
Erchie Beach
A small Amalfi Coast village beach with clear water, colourful boats and a relaxed local feel.
Fetovaia
A golden sand cove on Elba's southwest coast, often named the island's most photogenic beach.
Fiumicello Beach
An easy, family-friendly beach in Maratea, with clear water, beach clubs and a more practical setting for a relaxed day by the sea.
Fornillo Beach
A calmer Positano beach with clear water, beach clubs and a scenic walk from town.