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45 beaches

Acquafredda Beach
blue flagsea caves
Basilicata
Maratea

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.

Arienzo
clear waterbeach clubs
Amalfi Coast
Positano

Arienzo

A scenic Positano beach known for its clear water, beach clubs and dramatic cliffside setting.

Atrani Beach
town beachclear water
Amalfi Coast
Atrani

Atrani Beach

A small town beach beside Amalfi, with clear water, colourful houses and an easy local feel.

Baia dei Saraceni
snorkellingSCENIC BAY
Liguria
Varigotti, Savona

Baia dei Saraceni

A wild white-pebble bay backed by dramatic cliffs.

Baia del Silenzio
sandyfamily
Liguria
Sestri Levante, Genoa

Baia del Silenzio

A perfect crescent of sand framed by pastel houses.

Bergeggi
snorkellingMARINE RESERVE
Liguria
Bergeggi, Savona

Bergeggi

Clear water and a tiny island protected as a marine reserve.

Boccadasse
HISTORIC VILLAGECITY BEACH
Liguria
Genova, Genova

Boccadasse

A tiny pebble beach inside a postcard fishing village right in the city of Genoa.

Camogli Beach
scenic BAYcouples
Liguria
Camogli, Genoa

Camogli Beach

Dark pebbles below a postcard fishing village.

Castiglione Beach
clear waterscenic cove
Amalfi Coast
Castiglione

Castiglione Beach

A small scenic beach below Ravello, with clear water, cliffs and a quieter feel near Amalfi.

Cetara Marina Beach
fishing villageclear water
Amalfi Coast
Cetara

Cetara Marina Beach

A small fishing village beach with clear water, seafood restaurants and a relaxed local atmosphere.

Duoglio Beach
clear waterscenic cove
Amalfi Coast
Amalfi

Duoglio Beach

A clear-water beach near Amalfi, reached by steps or boat and backed by dramatic cliffs.

Erchie Beach
hidden gemclear water
Amalfi Coast
Erchie

Erchie Beach

A small Amalfi Coast village beach with clear water, colourful boats and a relaxed local feel.

Fornillo Beach
Quiet beachclear water
Amalfi Coast
Positano

Fornillo Beach

A calmer Positano beach with clear water, beach clubs and a scenic walk from town.

Francavilla al Mare
sandy beachseaside resort
Abruzzo
Francavilla al Mare, Chieti

Francavilla al Mare

Abruzzo's oldest seaside resort, with 8km of fine sand and a lively palm-lined promenade.

Gavitella Beach
sunset viewsbeach clubs
Amalfi Coast
Praiano

Gavitella Beach

A small Praiano beach with clear water, sunset views and one of the best beach-club settings on the Amalfi Coast.

Giulianova
golden sandfamily friendly
Abruzzo
Giulianova, Teramo

Giulianova

A wide golden-sand beach between the Renaissance old town and a lively palm-lined seafront.

Innamorata
dark sandlegend
Tuscany
Capoliveri, Isola d'Elba

Innamorata

A striking dark-sand beach near Capoliveri, named for a 16th-century tale of doomed love.

La Secca di Castrocucco
blue flagnatural pool
Basilicata
Maratea

La Secca di Castrocucco

A sheltered, lagoon-like cove at the southern tip of the Maratea coast, framed by a small green islet and known for calm, crystal-clear water.

La Sorgente
white pebblesclear water
Tuscany
Portoferraio, Isola d'Elba

La Sorgente

A quiet white-pebble cove beside Sansone, sharing the same clear water and cliffs.

Laurito Beach
hidden coverestaurants
Amalfi Coast
Positano

Laurito Beach

A small hidden beach near Positano, with clear water, seaside restaurants and a quieter cove feel.

Levanto Beach
SANDYCINQUE TERRE BASE
Liguria
Levanto, La Spezia

Levanto Beach

A relaxed surf town with a long sandy-pebble beach.

Maiori Beach
long beachfamily-friendly
Amalfi Coast
Maiori

Maiori Beach

One of the longest and easiest beaches on the Amalfi Coast, with beach clubs, restaurants and a family-friendly feel.

Marina di Vietri
easy accessbeach clubs
Amalfi Coast
Vietri sul Mare

Marina di Vietri

An easy Amalfi Coast beach near Salerno, with wide shoreline, beach clubs and a relaxed local feel.

Marina Grande
iconic viewbeach clubs
Amalfi Coast
Positano

Marina Grande

Positano’s iconic main beach, backed by pastel houses and Amalfi Coast views.