20 Best Beaches in Italy

Italy is an amazing country offering some best moments in a luxurious European vacation. You will see numerous beautiful sights, explore the local culture, lip-smacking cuisine and the abundance of nature. Among the other sight views, the beaches of Italy are the attractive ones to visit. 

Therefore, if you are planning your next trip to Italy, put the below-mentioned best beaches in Italy on your bucket list.

Here is a list of some of the famous beaches in Italy. To boost up your travelling mood:

1. Cala Goloritze, Sardinia

The amazing natural beauty included this beach on the list UNESCO in 1995. The beach is marked by a pristine blue ocean and white sandy beach. 

Apart from these, another attractive feature is the high limestone cliffs at the southernmost end of this beach.

• Best Time to Visit: June to August
• Famous for: This beach is famous for
  • Cala Goloritze Pinnacle
  • Snorkelling
  • Marine life exploring, etc.

2. Spiaggia Rosa, Sardinia

Spiaggia Rosa is situated on the northern coast of Sardinia in Maddalena Archipelago. This beach is famous for the rosy hue that gives it the attribute of a "pink beach".

You can enjoy the variety of marine life and the abundance of nature with luxurious living facilities.

• Best Time to Visit: June to December
• Famous for: Spiaggia Rosa is famous for
  • National Park
  • Sardinia Yacht and Fun
  • Cala Granu Beach
  • Costa Smeralda, etc.

3. Tropea Beach, Calabria

Situated beside the gorgeous Mediterranean Sea, Tropea is one of the oldest cities in Italy. Apart from the beautiful coastal atmosphere, you can also explore the rich culture of southern Italy. 

In addition, this place is quite free from the crowd that can give you hours of solitude.

• Best Time to Visit: June to August
• Famous for: Some of the attraction points of this mesmerising beach are
  • Cruising
  • Snorkelling
  • Science Museum
  • The sanctuary of Santa Maria dell'lsola
  • Blanca Beach Club Tropea, etc.

4. Rabbit Beach, Lampedusa, Sicily

Situated in Lampedusa, in the coastal region of Sicily, this beach is rightly named because of an abundance of rabbits. However, you can also discover the life of different sea creatures here, for example, loggerhead turtle, etc.

Further, the blue waters and tranquil surroundings will give you a marvellous vacation.

• Best Time to Visit: June to December
• Famous for: Rabbit Beach is famous for
  • Rabbit Island
  • Cala Pulcino
  • Tabaccara

5. Baratti, Tuscany

Apart from its fascinating beauty, this coastal region is known for its historical values of the cities Florence and Siena. In addition, you can taste some best-in-class wine here.

The swimming spots in this area are also worth mentioning.

• Best Time to Visit: late September to October and April to May
• Famous for: This region is famous for
  • Grape vines
  • Bagno beach
  • Architectural buildings, etc.

6. Forno Beach, Elba

This small coastal hamlet also has a hilly side that adds a gorgeous picturesque view to it. In addition, the crystal clear water of the Mediterranean Sea and the beach's white sand will charm you with all their beauty.

Further, another major attraction point of this beach is the local houses split downwards from the hills.

• Best Time to Visit: June to mid-September
• Famous for: The major attraction points around this beach are
  • Game and entertainment centres
  • Castles
  • Authentic Italian restaurants
  • Speciality gift shops, etc.

7. Minori and Maiori Beach, Amalfi Coast

On the Amalfi coast of Italy, Minori and Maiori are two neighbouring beaches marked for luxurious vacation arrangements. Maiori beach is about 250 metres long and spreads southwards to the pristine Mediterranean Sea.

However, the maximum part of this beach is for premium tourists. Further, in Minori, you can visit some ancient Roman villas.

• Best Time to Visit: Summer season
• Famous for: These beaches are famous for
  • Private boat ride
  • Hiking
  • Snorkelling
  • Visiting historic villas

8. La Pelosa, Sardinia

The beach lies on the north-western side of Sardinia, with its bounteous wild nature.

Apart from the azure water of the deep Mediterranean Sea and the white sandy beach, you will get to see some buildings from the sixteenth-century Roman civilisation.

• Best Time to Visit: June and September
• Famous for: Some attraction points of La Pelosa are
  • Roccaruja Diving Centre
  • Windsurfing
  • Snorkelling, etc.

9. Porto Giunco

Porto Giunco is one of the best beaches in Italy for its gorgeous landscape and exceptional setting of sea and lake.

Here the best thing you can do, besides sightseeing, is boating and exploring beach bars to enjoy delicious cuisines.

• Best Time to Visit: September
• Famous for: The major attraction points of this beach are
  • Snorkelling
  • Watching pink flamingos and other sea creatures
  • The Aragonese Tower

10. Marina Piccola

Mariana Piccola is a picturesque beach with turquoise waters and small boats floating on it. In addition, the beach is quite offbeat. Therefore, you can spend some alone time here.

The beach also has a high cliff by its side that adds variety to its physical features.

• Best Time to Visit: Autumn, winter and spring
• Famous for: The beach has some major attraction points that are
  • Gardens of Augustus
  • Mariana Grande
  • Villa Castiglione
  • Mount Solaro, etc.

11. Cala Mariolu

Carla Mariolu can be considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Italy for its marvellous seascape.

You can watch the beauty of the azure water and contrasting white pebbles and immerse yourself in the bounteous nature.

• Best Time to Visit: June to September
• Famous for: Some attraction points of Cala Mariolu are as follows
  • Cala Fuili beach
  • Cala Luna
  • Boating
  • Hiking at Golgo Plateau

12. Cala Rossa

Deviating from the popular and crowded beaches, let's look into the tranquil one. Cala Rossa is a quite offbeat place perfect for solo travellers.

In addition, the sea is very calm and deep here, so if you are craving swimming, this beach can be the perfect match.

• Best Time to Visit: May, June, September and October
• Famous for: The beach is famous for
  • Boating
  • Canyoning
  • Sea trips, etc.

13. Mariana Grande Beach

Mariana Grande is a picturesque beach on the Amalfi coast and is a wonderful spot for nature lovers. The beauty of Positano marks this 300-metre-long beach. In addition, the windy atmosphere will soothe you and cheer up your vacation mood.

The beach is, therefore, a charming place to enjoy, clicking pictures and enjoying the sun's warmth.

• Best Time to Visit: April to mid-June and September to mid-October
• Famous for: This mesmerising beach is famous for
  • Swimming
  • Rowboat tours at Blue Grotto
  • Faraglioni, a great rock formation in the ocean
  • Botanical Gardens by the sea

14. Is Arutus, Sardinia

The beach has unique quality sand as it has colourful quartz fragments. In addition, the scenic beauty of the seascape is highly captivating.

Apart from these, the windy atmosphere has made the beach a heaven for surfers and windsurfers.

• Best Time to Visit: Winter and Summer
• Famous for: The beach is famous for
  • Snorkelling
  • Aquatic sports, etc.

15. Cala Granara

This beach attracts adventure seekers from all over the world. Here you can snorkel and enjoy the variety of marine life.

In addition, this sandy white beach is considered one of the cleanest beaches in Italy.

• Best Time to Visit: September
• Famous for: The beach is known for
  • Adventure tours
  • Exploring local food centre
  • Full-day sea tours, etc.

16. Spiaggia Di Maria Pia

The beach is famous for its black sand and peaceful atmosphere. The stunning appearance of this beach attracts beach lovers from all over the world to explore the unique vibe.

In addition, the soothing pine forest, azure, shallow water, and authentic Italian beach bars have made the place one of the best beaches to visit in Italy.

• Best Time to Visit: June to September
• Famous for: The famous attraction points of this beach are
  • Tavolara boat riding and snorkelling
  • Dolphin sighting
  • Summer tours, etc.

17. Chiaia Di Luna

The beach is named after its 328 ft high half-moon-like shaped volcanic rock wall. The white shining sand, warm sun and sapphire water attract holiday tourists to spend a relaxing time here.

As a result, Chiaia Di Luna has become one of the best beaches in Italy.

• Best Time to Visit: June to September
• Famous for: You can enjoy the following attraction points of this beach
  • Boat tour on Ponza island
  • Cruising 
  • Snorkelling
  • Day trip to Ponza island, etc.

18. Camogli Beach

The beach has its picture-perfect look with azure water on one side and the surrounding mountains on the other.

In addition to the awesome beach vibe, there is also a hidden cove that attracts hiking lovers.

• Best Time to Visit: June to late August
• Famous for: The famous attraction points of this beach are
  • The Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta church
  • Maritime Museum 
  • Dragone Castle
  • Ruta di Camogli, a small hill hamlet
  • Boat riding

19. San Fruttuoso Beach

The beach has its picture-perfect look with azure water on one side and the surrounding mountains on the other.

In addition to the awesome beach vibe, there is also a hidden cove that attracts hiking lovers.

• Best Time to Visit: Summer months
• Famous for: The famous attractions that you can explore here are
  • Abbey of San Fruttuoso
  • Christ of abyss
  • Local villages, etc.

20. Atrani Beach

By visiting this beach, you can explore the authenticity of a typical Italian coastal town. As the place is less crowded, you can spend more time in the lap of tranquil nature. In addition, the beach has a beautiful cliff view by the side of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

The landscape and seascape both are perfect for the photographers to capture some marvellous shots.

• Best Time to Visit: May and September
• Famous for: The beach and its surrounding has some major attraction points such as
  • Amalfi boat tour
  • Cruising
  • Collegiate Santa Maria Maddalena church, etc.