When you think about Italy’s beaches, you have to know that they range from remote ones that are not easily accessible to wide open sandy beaches that are considered paradises.
We highly suggest discovering what this romantic country has to offer.
Some of the most visited tourist attractions are shores off the Amalfi Coast as well as turquoise Sardinia’s shorelines.
Plus, we cannot but mention the divine coastline of Sicily.
Now, let’s dive into the descriptions of the 10 majestic beaches in Italy.
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Isola Bella, Sicily
Isola Bella’s name means ‘the beautiful island’.
Isola Bella is set on the coast of Sicily and belongs to the Taormina region.
It was privately owned until the 1990s but is now covered with tourists who come to see species of birds that live there.
Plus, it is a protected site due to its beautiful beach and nature.
The beach can be reached by cable car from Sicily which also gives you the opportunity to see the island from above.
Isola Bella’s beach is not the sandy one, as there are small stones and pebbles, thus wearing flip flops is necessary.
On this beach, there are cafes that sell refreshments, and you can rent umbrellas.
Furthermore, it is available to try out snorkeling, diving, or a boat trip to nearby caves.
Camogli Beach, Liguria
Camogli Beach, in Liguria, is located in the small fishing village of Camogli.
It is an hour’s drive from Milan on the Italian Riviera which makes it frequently visited by tourists but it is not well known to travelers outside of Italy.
Camogli beach can be found at the bottom of sunlit hills, and it is full of people, usually Italian families who enjoy time together.
Something that has to be experienced on this beach is the sunset when the sun illuminates the color-pops of buildings and is mirrored intensely in the sea.
Cavoli Beach, Elba
Cavoli beach boasts turquoise waters which make it one of the most popular beaches on the island of Elba.
The beach is surrounded by countryside and craggy cliffs.
Cavoli beach has rather stony sand, but that is not a problem for visitors, as it boasts natural beauty.
During the summer months, this beach is crowded with people.
It is 300-metres long and is divided into two parts.
One part is covered with bars and sunbeds, while the other is free for tourists.
The attraction that should not be missed if you rent a pedalo or a boat is Grotta Azzurra, and you will even get the chance to explore it inside.
Those the most adventurous ones tend to join the groups of teenagers who dive from the cliffs straight into the sea.
Cala Rossa, Favignana, Sicily
Cala Rossa is located on the island of Favignana.
This is the beach that visitors do not forget easily.
Cala Rossa boats turquoise waters that lap against rusty red rocks – a vista to remember.
This beach does not have pure white sands, but it offers interesting rock formations.
If you want to get a place on this beach, you need to make sure to arrive early.
The early birds tend to find a little exclusive space for themselves to sunbathe protected between the rocks.
It is our advice to wear shoes when coming here due to the rocks.
The sea is so clean and clear that it is a perfect place for snorkeling.
Marasusa Beach, Tropea, Calabria
The Marasusa beach is located in the Calabrian city of Tropea.
You can find it along the ‘La Costa Degli Dei,’ or the Coast of the Gods.
It is known for its calm seas and spotless sands.
As its name suggests, this is such a beautiful place that even the gods agree.
We highly recommend that you spend some days in this most beautiful bay in the region.
The Marasusa boasts transparent waters and a beach that has something for everyone to enjoy.
Everything is available here, from snorkeling, boat hiring to lido bars.
The town itself offers a selection of cafes, shops, and restaurants for both tourists and locals.
Cala Goloritze, Sardinia
Cala Goloritzé beach is a small but very attractive area that sits at the bottom of a gorge along Sardinia’s northeastern coast.
It is well known for its soft white sands that tumble into the aquamarine ocean.
You should not arrive here by car or by boat, as the real experience and feel of this famous beach can be reached only by using your legs.
The reach this Sardinian beach on foot will take you around an hour and will lead you down the rocky ravine.
However, the green-blue water will welcome you.
Cala Goloritzé is one of the best snorkeling spots in Sardinia.
Spiaggia del Fornillo, Positano
The Amalfi coast is full of towns located above the sea on the sides of rocky cliffs.
One of the beaches in this region is Spiaggia del Fornillo, a smaller and not so glamorous beach, but still a special one.
This little beach is full of pretty pebbles and clear waters.
Some people consider it perfect, being that it is less crowded than others in the area.
However, once the tourists start to slip off back to their hotels, the beach bars and restaurants get a little livelier.
A joyful moment is when you spend an evening on the beach, sipping some wine and listening to the sound of the waves.
La Pelosa, Stintino
La Pelosa beach located in Stintino is covered with ivory sand,
It can be found just around the corner from the village of Stintino, in Capo Falcone.
The beach is 300-meters long and can stand in line with some of the beautiful beaches in the Caribbean.
The beach is frequently visited by local families and groups of friends who wish to spend some days off together.
Its attraction is the 16th Century watchtower, the Torre Della Pelosa, once used for defending the island.
This tower is highly popular with divers and is definitely an iconic landmark on this part of the coast.
Make sure you come to the beach early in the morning, as it easily gets crowded, especially during the summer months.
Cala Granara, Spargi
When we think of Italian beaches, we usually create an image of the rugged, steep cliffs and the beautiful sea beneath.
But, Cala Granara is something totally different.
It is a little piece of paradise on the Isola di Spargi, part of the Maddalena Archipelago.
It reminds you of a tropical island with pretty palms on the shore which can protect you from the heat of the sun.
The beach boasts powdery sands which makes it an ideal spot for sunbathing.
What makes it even more attractive is that it can only be reached by boat.
Plus, being that it is not easily accessible, the beach is even more beautiful and undeveloped.
Cala Granara is able to remain an undeveloped bay, due to the fact that it is not crowded by tourists.
Spiaggia dei Conigli, Lampedusa, Sicily
The last one on our list which definitely deserves the top position is the Spiaggia Dei Conigli, Lampedusa, Sicily.
It has the sea the color of topaz and is a special place due to its immense beauty.
The place is nicknamed ‘rabbit beach’ being that it is located in a nature reserve where you can see loggerhead turtles that come here to lay their eggs in the warmth of the sands.
So as to protect turtles, the beach closes in the evenings and allows the turtles to return safely.
We consider it a breathtaking beach and many other people share our opinions, so it was once been voted the best beach in the world.
This amazing beauty is preserved due to the fact that it is not easily reached.
Access to La Spiaggia Dei Conigli is possible only by taking a two-kilometer walk down rocks.
Once you manage to get there, you will be welcomed with a cool swim in the crystalline water.