Beaches in Italy
Breathtaking Mediterranean coastlines from Sardinia's emerald waters to the dramatic Amalfi cliffs
Breathtaking Mediterranean coastlines from Sardinia's emerald waters to the dramatic Amalfi cliffs
Italy boasts over 7,600 kilometres of spectacular Mediterranean coastline, encompassing some of the most beautiful and varied beaches in the world. From the emerald-green coves of Sardinia and the dramatic clifftop villages of the Amalfi Coast to the white sand bays of Sicily and the Caribbean-like waters of Puglia, Italy offers an extraordinary diversity of coastal experiences. With UNESCO World Heritage sites rising from the sea, volcanic black sand beaches, ancient watchtowers, and waters of every shade of blue imaginable, Italy's 10 handpicked beaches across four iconic regions represent the very best of Mediterranean beach culture.
Explore Italy's four premier coastal regions, each with a distinct character β from Sardinia's wild island coves to the glamorous Amalfi Coast, volcanic Sicily, and the sun-drenched heel of Puglia.
4 beaches from the emerald Costa Smeralda to the wild Gulf of Orosei.
4 beaches2 beaches beneath dramatic cliffs and pastel-coloured villages.
2 beaches2 beaches from white sand perfection to unique geological wonders.
2 beaches2 beaches with Caribbean-style crystal-clear water in southern Italy.
2 beachesBrowse every beach we've covered across Italy's four coastal regions.
UNESCO World Heritage site with dramatic limestone pinnacle and crystal-clear water.
Iconic crescent-shaped beach framed by dramatic cave openings in limestone cliffs.
Caribbean-like shallow turquoise water with a 16th-century watchtower.
The Aga Khan's favourite Costa Smeralda beach with pink-white sand.
Amalfi town's main beach with the magnificent Cathedral as backdrop.
Positano's quieter, bohemian beach flanked by medieval watchtowers.
Sicily's most beautiful beach with Caribbean-blue water and Monte Monaco.
Unique white marl staircase cliff formation β a geological wonder.
Wild, pine-shaded golden crescent near historic Otranto.
Caribbean-blue water and powder-white sand in a marine protected area.
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