From Sicily to Sardinia, and everywhere in between, here are 17 of the best beaches in Italy. This gallery was originally published in It has been updated with new information. The beach at the base of Scala dei Turchi, a rocky cliff on the coast near Realmonte, is striking in its uniqueness. Its fiery bronze sands are a stunning contrast to the azure ocean in front and the pale gray cliffs behind. The tiny, picturesque village of Atrani—located along the Amalfi Coast —is reminiscent of Italy's most famous coastal towns, only much less crowded.
Aside from its colorful cliffside perch, beautiful churches, and charming piazzas, the town has an idyllic beach flush against the Tyrrhenian Sea. Trust us: The views of the water bookended by two cliffs is hard to beat. Chiaia di Luna is quite easily one of the most scenic spots in all of Italy.
The beach is a narrow crescent of silky sand at the base of a towering, foot volcanic rock wall curved in a half-moon shape—hence its "luna" name. Sardinia is famous for its incredible beaches, with plenty of options for white powdery sand, bright blue sea, and secluded nooks protected by pine forests.
La Pelosa is beloved by those in the know for its ramshackle offshore castle, and for the way you can wade out for seemingly forever just up to your knees—almost like a huge saltwater swimming pool. Take a stroll from the buzzing beach at Positano, down a couple of steps, and slip into the unpretentious and peaceful atmosphere of Fornillo beach. The perfect suntrap, this beach may be less crowded than others in the area, but as the sun-worshipers slip off back to their hotels, the beach bars and restaurants along the shore start to get a little livelier.
Spend an evening on the beach tucking into the fresh catch of the day, sipping local wine and listening the sound of the waves on the stones. Translucent shallow seas slowly lap the long curve of ivory sand that makes up La Pelosa Beach.
This secluded Sardinian haven is just around the corner from the little village of Stintino, in Capo Falcone. At meters long, La Pelosa could compete with some of the beautiful beaches in the Caribbean. The beach is a popular spot for local families and groups of friends to spend days off together, which creates a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
A 16th Century watchtower, the Torre della Pelosa — which was used for defending the island — sits on rocks that jut out into the sea. Popular with divers, the sun-washed tower is an iconic landmark along this part of the coast. Make sure to get here early during the summer — this place is so beautiful that it can understandably get very busy. Cala Granara is a little piece of paradise tucked away on the Isola di Spargi, part of the Maddalena Archipelago.
The pretty palms that scatter the shore create protection from the heat of the sun, while the powdery sands offer the ideal spot for sunbathing — the thing is, you can only reach this Italian oasis by boat. The lack of easy access makes it all the more beautiful, remote and undeveloped. Without the usual tourist traps that often surround popular beaches, Cala Granara is able to remain an undeveloped bay, where maccia trees grow sporadically along the sand that gently slopes into the sea, and the water sparkles in the sun, revealing a spectrum of greens and blues.
With sea the color of topaz and a bay that sits inside a sloping, rocky coastline, Spiaggia dei Conigli, Lampedusa is a special place which never fails to captivate visitors with its immense beautify. This small pebbly beach is immediately southeast of Riomaggiore , the easternmost village of the Cinque Terre in the northern Liguria region of Italy. Take the short trail that leads just past the harbor to get here. The shore is rugged and delightfully secluded from the village though it gets packed in the summer ; it's also remarkably photogenic with the waters framed by the steep hillsides.
Swimmers should be wary of currents here. At the southern end, bizarre limestone formations soar away from the cliffside. Among them is jaw-dropping Monte Caroddi, also known as the Aguglia, a ft-high m needle of rock beloved of climbers. Many boat trips will take you here, or you can hike in from the Altopiano del Golgo on the beautiful, 2. Note that the beach itself is rather small and can get crowded in summer; boats cannot land as it's protected park.
Around 3 miles 5km west of Portoferraio on the tiny Tuscan island of Elba , Samson's Beach is a picture-postcard swathe of tiny white pebbles and shingle ensnared by cliffs, with crystal-clear, turquoise waters much-loved by snorkeling enthusiasts. Beach lovers reckon this to be one of lovely Elba's best beaches.
A steep footpath links it with Spiaggia di Sorgente. Park by the roadside or — assuming you rose with the larks — in the tiny car park. An easy bus ride from the center of town, Cagliari's fabulous Poetto Beach extends for 4. In summer, much of the city's youth decamps here to sunbathe and party in the restaurants and bars that line the sand. Water sports are big and you can hire canoes at the beach clubs. In summer it is packed, so be sure to arrive early to get a good spot.
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