The Best Beaches in Italy

Italy is home to some of the best beaches in the world. Whether you’re looking for tranquillity and privacy, or beaches that allow you to unleash your inner adventurer, Italy is the perfect choice. Find warm, crystal-clear waters with an abundance of water activities and magnificent beauty to admire. Here are some of the best beaches in Italy to discover on your next luxury holiday.

 
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Calabria 

Tropea Beach

Situated in the heart of Calabria’s ‘Coast of the Gods’, Tropea is a charming seaside resort and the beach of Tropea is one of the most famous in the Calabria region. The shore of the city beach is narrow and composed of white, fine-grained sand. Rocks emerge from the water, bathed in a crystalline sea where you can practice scuba diving and snorkelling. 

Cannone Beach

Tucked away in one of the quietest areas of Tropea, Cannone Beach is neatly nestled between the marina and the rock of San Leonardo – making it the perfect escape. As one of the smallest beaches in the area, it is a place to avoid the crowds and take full advantage of this serene Italian seaside destination.  

A Linguata Beach

With Cannone Beach being the smallest beach of Tropea, let’s turn our attention to one of the largest – A Linguata Beach. Just as wonderful as Cannone, this white sandy beach has an incredible backdrop and crystal-clear waters – a beautiful place to experience with the opportunity to be active in the water. 

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Campania 

The Regina Giovanna Baths 

The Regina Giovanna Baths are fascinating, natural pools at the foot of a cliff in Capo di Sorrento, reachable with a fifteen-minute walk. The sheltered lagoon provides perfect conditions for swimming or snorkelling, with the crystal-clear, shallow water attracting a colourful array of fish. The unspoilt beach surrounded by fern-covered rocks is a pleasant place to while away the hours with a spot of sunbathing. 

Fiordo di Furore Beach  

One of Italy’s tiniest beaches, this small opening is known as Fiordo di Furore, a pebbly cove which is just big enough for fisherman to pull up their small wooden boats. The tiny 25 metre long pebble beach is surmounted by a bridge on the main road connecting the towns of the Amalfi Coast, creating an even more iconic look.  

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Naples 

Gaiola Beach  

Visiting Naples and looking to escape from city life to the Italian waters? Within the marine protected area of Gaiola Underwater Park, is Gaiola Beach. It’s the perfect place to head to when you need a break from exploring the city. A top tip for this beach is to jump on the metro from Naples to get there as soon as possible to make sure you save the best spots!

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Puglia  

Pescoluse - Leuca

Pescoluse is seen as Italy’s answer to the Maldives. Bathe in clear blue seawater which is warm and shallow and seems to go on for miles - it is possible to walk far from the shore and feel nothing under your feet but soft silky white sands. Renowned as one of best Italian beach resorts, Pescoluse is a seaside hamlet on Puglia’s Ionian Coast that’s well worth a visit.  

Alimini  Beach  

Experience the small historic seaside town of Otranto with its turquoise waters, soft white sand and magnificent cliffs to admire. Regarded as one of the most beautiful and best beaches in Italy, Alimini Beach is perfect for those who appreciate stunning scenery whilst also wanting to harness the inner adventurer with ample water sports to take part in.  

Punta Prosciutto Beach

If you are looking for somewhere off-the-beaten-track then this is the beach for you. The soft and white sand, surrounded by thick centuries-old Mediterranean scrub, is lapped by the shallow and crystal-clear water. Punta Prosciutto is a popular destination for those who love to windsurf, sail and dive. 

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Sardinia

Spiaggia di Tuerredda

Located just west of Sa Pinnetta, Spiaggia di Tuerredda beach boasts natural beauty, warm waters and a lively atmosphere. Canoeing, or even swimming to the island is popular and with numerous beach front bars to enjoy a cold drink while taking in the stunning view of Isola di Tuerreda, this Italian beach has something for everyone.  

Costa Smeralda

Sardinia's Costa Smeralda is a magical mix of sun, sea, music and good time that you'll find hard to resist. The Costa Smeralda or Emerald Coast, as its name suggests, is surrounded by the beautiful sea green hue.  From the shore you can look out over an enchanting labyrinth of granite rock lapped by clear waters. In the heart of it all you'll find glitzy and colourful Porto Cervo, a sheltered harbour which is a haven for the international jet-set with plenty of impressive super yachts on the moorings. 

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Sicily

Rabbit Beach – Lampedusa

Rabbit Beach is renowned in Italy for once being home to thousands of (as its name suggest) rabbits! These days this beautiful island is more of a home to loggerhead turtles, with a large percentage of the island a marine reserve to protect the turtles and their nesting sites. Rabbit Beach is the perfect choice for a secluded Italian beach experience where you can relax, unwind and get in touch with nature.  

Calmoshe

This incredible small beach, is fringed by two rocky headlands that protect the bay from currents, meaning the water within is nearly always calm and clear. It is a lovely natural swimming pool, ideal for snorkelling! Swim to the reef where there are caves and hollows in the rocks that host a variety of marine life - incredible! 

San Vito Lo Capo

San Vito Lo Capo is three kilometres of golden beach, set in the north-west corner of Sicily and towered over by the imposing Mount Monaco! San Vito Lo Capo is filled with plenty of things to keep you busy and content on holiday, from a choice of bars and typical seafront restaurants where you can eat excellent local food while listening to live music.  

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Tuscany

Follonica Beaches

The beaches around Follonica are famed for their fine sand and shallow waters. There are fully equipped beach resorts with bars and public beaches to those a little more remote. In this collection of beaches there is something to suit everyone.  

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Now you’ve discovered some of the best Italian beaches, why not book your next trip? Long Travel offer bespoke luxury itineraries made with you in mind. Browse our full selection of Italy beach holidays today to find your next luxury escape.  

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