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Best Beaches in Italy

• One of the best beaches in Italy is Spiaggia Dei Conigli which is also called Rabbit beach. This tropical beach is known for its crystal clear water and soft white sand.
• Set in the Mediterranean Sea, the surroundings here are beautiful, with a sense of transience abounding.
• The beach is an attractive one as it has calm water, tryst of turtles, and abundance of fish.
• To reach this sandy beach, one needs to hike for 15-20 minutes which makes your journey more exciting.
• Contrary to its name, the number of rabbits here is low, instead it is known for its turtle population, which many visitors come to see.
• Sunbathe, eat delicious homemade food from the shack, or indulge in swimming or snorkeling at this beautiful beach.

Location: The little island of Lampedusa, Sicily, 92010, Italy.

Activity: Swimming, snorkeling, and bathing

• Another one of the beautiful beaches in Italy is Rotonda Beach, or Spiaggia Della Rotonda, with the best view from the rock of Santa Maria dell Isola.
• It is confined by the rock of San Leonardo on its east side and a small beach called Little Sea or Spiaggia Mare Piccolo on its west side.
• Overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, its white sand and brightly colored houses on its tropical coastline attract visitors.
• The water is calm, shallow, and clear, ideal for swimming and other water activities.
• Private beach clubs present here offer sundecks, chairs, sporting equipment, and more amenities.

Location: Port of Tropea, Italy

Activities: Snorkeling, boating, paragliding, surfing, diving, kayaking, and more.

• Sant’Andrea beach is a small beach, and its granite look makes it stunning and one of  the best beaches in Italy.
• The beach itself has light gray granite-looking sand and the water is turquoise-colored, and crystal clear.
• In the past, Sant’ Andrea beach was a loading deck for ships, coming to pick up wine that the region surrounding the beach produced.
• Now, only a little bit of the pier is visible, which makes for an impressive look.
• Due to its shallow water, it is the perfect beach for scuba diving, a popular sport here.

Location: 57030 Marciana, Province of Livorno, Italy

Activities: Scuba diving and swimming

• Spiaggia La Peloso is one of the best beaches in Italy and is a Sardinian oasis due to its white sand and shallow turquoise water.
• From the village of Stintino, La Pelosa is only 2 kilometers away, offering a beautiful view of Isola Piana off its coast and Isola Asinara, which is behind La Peloso.
• The magnificent beach offers visitors a sight of a Caribbean-style beach with a scenic view to relax after a tiring day.
• You can also enjoy diving here to witness its exotic marine life, Canyoning, and surfing here by renting the equipment from specific agencies.

Location: Near Stintino, Province of Sassari, North-West Sardinia, Italy

Activities: Snorkeling, scuba diving, windsurfing, and kayaking.

• One of the most stunning and tiny beaches in Italy is Cala Goloritze.
• It is located at the end of a deep ravine, reachable only by boat or foot.
• Though the hike on foot takes an hour, returning to land takes double the time. The water here is a mix of green and blue, perfect for swimming, snorkeling, or spotting tons of marine life.
• You can even dive off a pinnacle (143 meters) into the clearest and bluest water for a memorable swim.
• There is a fee to enjoy Cala Goloritze to keep it safe and protected.

Location: Near Baunei, Province of Ogliastra, East Sardinia, Italy.

Activities: Snorkeling, hiking, climbing, and birdwatching.

• A tropical beach surrounded by a lagoon is another one of the best beaches in Italy, in Porto Giunco.
• The beautiful beach is characterized by soft pink and white sand, transparent, azure-colored water, and being home to beautiful pink flamingos.
•  It has a sandy and shallow seabed, making it ideal for children, and the massive size of the beach makes it perfect for families to find a secluded area.
• It has a cove whose position makes for enthralling scenery, and the headlands provide natural protection from winds.
• This beach is ideal for relaxing under the sun, swimming, and other water activities.

Location: Southwest Sardinia, Italy.

Activities: Swimming, snorkeling, diving

• This is another one of the stunning Italy beaches that, in combination with Le Bombarde, are two beautiful beaches in Alghero.
• This south-west facing beach offers a spectacular view of Fertilia, a small settlement, Isola Della Maddlenetta, and the Alghero bay.
• Maria Pia Beach has the best dunes and a spectacular pine forest, making it perfect for resting during hot days.
• It has clear blue water, white sand, and a few rocks, making jogging here one of the best activities to indulge in.
• Since the water here is shallow, it is ideal for families with kids to swim or rent sundecks to get a tan.

Location: Near Alghero, Province of Sassari, North-West Sardinia, Italy.

Activities: Jogging and walking

• Marina Piccola, one of the most stunning and best beaches in Italy, provides a spectacular view of Faraglioni.
• On the island’s sunny south side, the beach is sheltered from the wind via a steep rock wall, making the bay mostly warm.
•  It makes the beach perfect for sunbathing while enjoying food/coffee from a few restaurants or cafes available with the best view to keep you company.
• This stone beach’s private and public sections, the known siren rock, the warm ocean, and the turquoise water make it worth a visit.
•  Swim here and visit the beach during the warmer months for the best experiences.

Location: Marina Piccola, Capri, Campania, Italy.

• One of the longest and narrowest Italy beaches, this beach has light sand, the size of a grain.
• It has a low seabed with multiple rocks along the shore, making it ideal for practicing snorkeling.
• Access to the beach is free, but you will have to rent equipment, like umbrellas, sunbeds, and deckchairs.
• One of the most beautiful Italy beaches,  it hosts several events on the waterfront during the summer months.
• It also has multiple cafes and restaurants where visitors can enjoy delicious food.

Location: Territory of Tortoli, Lido di Orri, Italy.

Activities: Snorkeling

• A pebbly and scenic shingle beach, Marina Grande Beach is known for its unfathomable experience of the magic of Positano.
• It is the island’s central beach, and sailing the sea to reach the Marina Grande Island and walking a few minutes to reach the beach is a fun experience.
• The depth of the calm water here starts after a meter, making the shallow water ideal for children to play in.
• Relax on this reef and small rock-filled beach, take pictures and swim with carefulness due to the high number of pebbles.

Location: Piazza Flavio Gioia, Positano, Italy

Activities: Swimming

• Cala Granara, a beach with white sand on Isola Di Spargi, is another of the best natural Italy beaches.
• The water is shallow, and calm, with turquoise water that laps over the slippery sand, making it unique for snorkelers.
• A one-of-a-kind beach in Italy, surrounded by palm trees and lush island plants that transport you to a tropical island.
• It is one of the best beaches in Italy to snorkel, enjoy the marine life, or relax in the sun while sipping mocktails/cocktails.
• Hire a boat to get to these beautiful and clean Italian beaches for swimming and other activities.

Location: Piazza Flavio Gioia, Positano, Italy

Activities: Snorkeling and diving

• Atrani beach is one of the best and secret Italy beaches, one must visit.
• The beach is on the Tyrrhenian Sea with hilltop houses, where you can enjoy sunbathing.
• Due to broken walls, the water is calm, making it ideal for kids and families to enjoy swimming or building a sand castle (It’s a sandy beach.
• Walking to the beach from the town is possible, or you can take a car here as it has excellent parking services.

Location: Via Nicolangelo Protopisani, 5, 84010 Atrani SA, Italy

Activities: Swimming

• A hidden gem, Cefalu Beach is one of the best beaches in Italy, known for its lovely golden sand.
• It has clear water, making it ideal for kayaking, swimming, and enjoying marine life.
• Cefalu Beach is within walking distance of most accommodations, making it an ideal weekend getaway.
• In summers, this beach is quite crowded, so visiting it in the winter months is best.

Location:  90015 Cefalù, Metropolitan City of Palermo, Italy

Activities: Long walks, playing, kite flying, swimming, and kayaking

• It is an icon in Conero Riviera and a magical spot named after twin seas emerging from the deep blue water.
• Accessible only by sea, it is one of Italy's wildest beaches and unexplored places.
• It is known for its sandy shoreline, pebbles, and turquoise-colored water.
• The beauty of the surroundings on the beach makes it a wonderful and memorable visit.

Location: 60020 Sirolo, Province of Ancona, Italy

Activities: Sunbathing and swimming.