Italy's Best Beaches
Italy's coastline offers diverse geological wonders, from the white marl staircase of Scala dei Turchi in Sicily to the pink coral sands of Budelli. This selection highlights the crystal-clear waters of Sardinia’s Gulf of Orosei, the dramatic limestone cliffs of the Amalfi Coast, and the protected nesting grounds of loggerhead turtles at Rabbit Beach. Visitors can explore unique features like the Fiord of Furore’s deep gorge, the Roman history surrounding Polignano a Mare’s pebble inlets, and the vast coastal dunes of Porto Pino.
A Amalfi Coast
This marvellous stretch of nature and picturesque towns is a popular tourist destination in Italy.
B La Pelosa
Shallow turquoise waters and white sand overlooked by a 16th-century Aragonese watchtower situated on a nearby islet.
Rabbit Beach
Located on Lampedusa, this protected marine site is a nesting ground for loggerhead sea turtles and features exceptionally clear, shallow water.
D Turkish Steps
White marl cliff formation featuring smooth, wavy rock shapes that resemble a staircase. The site is a designated Natura 2000 protected area.
E Cala Mariolu
Pebble beach featuring emerald green water and a unique mix of pink and white pebbles with sand. Access is available via a challenging hiking trail or by boat.
F Lama Monachile
A pebble beach set in a deep limestone cove in Polignano a Mare, overlooked by a Roman bridge on the ancient Via Traiana.
G Cala Brandinchi
Known as "Little Tahiti" for its shallow, transparent waters and fine white sand, bordered by pine groves and coastal dunes.
H Spiaggia Rosa
Protected beach on Budelli Island famous for pink sand colored by shell fragments. Access is restricted to viewing from nearby paths to preserve the ecosystem.
I The Fiord of Furore
A narrow sea gorge on the Amalfi Coast featuring a small pebble beach and a 30-meter high bridge used for international diving competitions.
J Cala Luna
Famous for six large natural caves carved into the limestone cliffs and an oleander forest bordering a freshwater lagoon.
K Cala Goloritzé
Cala Goloritzé is a beach that is located in the town of Baunei, in the southern part of the Gulf of Orosei, in Ogliastra, Sardinia.
L Spiaggia di Is Arutas
Often cited as one of the most beautiful beaches in Italy, particularly due to its sand in various colors, including pink, green and white.
M Porto Giunco Beach
Features a strip of sand separating the sea from Notteri Pond, a habitat for pink flamingos, overlooked by an ancient Spanish watchtower.
N Villasimius Beach
A beautiful coastal area with many cliffs and coves with interspersed sandy beaches next to the turquoise sea.
O Punta Molentis
Part of a marine protected area, this beach features granite rock formations and was named after the donkeys once used in local granite quarries.
P Su Giudeu
Notable for its towering sand dunes and a small islet reachable on foot through shallow water during low tide.
Q Prima Spiaggia di Porto Pino
Characterized by vast white sand dunes and a rare forest of Aleppo pines bordering the shallow, turquoise bay.
R Costa Rei
Costa Rei is a frazione of the comune of Muravera in southern Sardinia.
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