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The best beaches in Italy
Italy has almost too much to offer tourists: food, high fashion, Roman and Palladian architecture, picturesque landscapes, and stunningly beautiful art. And then there are the iconic beaches; given that the country is a boot-shaped peninsula that touches the Adriatic Sea, the Tyrrhenian Sea, the Ionian Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea and has thousands of kilometres of coastline, there is no shortage of beaches. And this is very important.
An hour of sleep by the sea, accompanied by the sound of the waves, relieves all our tiredness. After waking up, it is an excellent experience to observe our surroundings in shades of green. Reuniting our rested body with the fresh blue sea afterwards is one of the most pleasant moments in life. But as long as the beaches are perfect…
Vita gazette has also listed the beaches in Italy according to specific criteria. Italian pearls are listed as follows;
Cala Goloritzé, Sardinia
Cala Goloritzé is a small and secluded beach, reachable only with a challenging excursion on foot or by boat, so it won’t be particularly crowded. It is famous for its limestone arch and pinnacle, where climbers make their way.
Cala Mariolu, Sardinia
On the east coast of Sardinia, Cala Mariolu is known for its unique pink pebbles. The beach is mainly accessible by boat, and the snorkelling spectacle includes underwater caves and a variety of marine life.
Cala del Gesso, Tuscany
Cala del Gesso is located on the Argentario peninsula and is known for its extraordinary view of the Isola Rossa. It is also hidden, being accessible only via a steep path.
Spiaggia Grande, Campania
Positano is a tourism mecca, and this beach is the main reason. Even without visiting it, you can imagine it from memory: beach clubs, chic restaurants, and colourful buildings cascading down the cliffs.
Cala Rossa, Favignana—Sicily
Natural beauty and industrial archaeology make the island of Favignana the best in Italy for photography lovers. Cala Rossa, in particular, offers “acrobatic passages” and excursions between the rocks that lead to beaches “with turquoise waters illuminated by white sand in the shade of Posidonia meadows.”
Capo Peloro – Sicily
Its name derives from the Greek, which describes the north-eastern tip of Sicily. Means “genius” in Italian. Capo Peloro is the best beach for views, located on the most extreme tip of Sicily, “where the Ionian Sea and the Tyrrhenian Sea swirl together” in the legendary lands of the Odyssey. With an open view of the Strait of Messina and the Calabrian coast, the beach is a nature reserve where dolphins frolic in the crystal-clear waters.
Cholera, Lido di Venezia-Veneto
Cholera, located a 20-minute boat ride from Venice’s Piazza San Marco, is where Gustav von Aschenbach, the dying protagonist of Death in Venice, spends his days in the sun, obsessed with a child before succumbing to the disease. The beach is also famous for hosting the Venice Film Festival.
Spiaggia dei Conigli—Lampedusa
The beach on the island of Lampedusa is known as the most beautiful beach in Italy, and in our opinion, it is the best Italian beach for feeling far away from everything. It feels like being in a remote paradise. Today’s beach, with a limited number of people, can accommodate a maximum of 550 people for a “solitary” experience even in the very high season.
Marina di Alberese—Tuscany
This beach is classified as the best for nature travellers. The tree-lined streets are ideal for driving and cycling. This place is truly remarkable, where lush forests and the sea meet.
Maronti – Ischia
The beach of Maronti, on the island of Ischia, is the best for lovers of spas and resorts. Known since ancient times for its thermal waters, Maronti achieved international fame with the series of novels “My Brilliant Friend” by Elena Ferrante. But it is also the perfect holiday destination to combine white beaches with a view of the Bay of Naples and the beneficial action of thermal waters and hot sand baths.
Pescara, Abruzzo
The beach is celebrated for its long stretch of golden sand along the Adriatic.
Pescoluse Puglia—Salento
Pescoluse is known as the Maldives of Italy. This area offers breathtaking natural beauty, and its gently sloping sea is perfect for a coastal holiday.
Riaci Bay—Calabria
The Capo Vaticano peninsula is home to what has been called “one of the most spectacular beaches in Italy,” with its turquoise waters and soft sand extending to the cliffs’ bottom. Visitors can easily immerse themselves in the underwater world thanks to its calm waters and rich local fauna. It is also known as the best beach in Italy for snorkelling and diving.
Riccione—Emilia-Romagna
The beach in Riccione is the best in Italy for having fun. It has over 100 kilometres of coastline with “soft sand, water never too low or too high, hundreds of bars, restaurants, establishments”.
San Fruttuoso Bay, Liguria
The Bay of San Fruttuoso, in the Portofino Regional Park, is mainly accessible by boat or on foot. Its picturesque setting, which includes an impressive medieval abbey, is worth the trip. This is the most important part of snorkelling.
Tropea, Calabria
Sunbathing under beautiful old buildings perched on the cliffs will forever mark your memory.
Viareggio – Tuscany
The beach of Viareggio is “an Italian classic” of Versilia, among Italy’s most loved coastal regions. While “Forte dei Marmi is more glamorous and Pietrasanta more artistic”, what is striking about Viareggio is the splendid Liberty architecture: “Here the seafront becomes an enormous architectural walkway” dotted with exquisite bars and cafés.
Vignanotica, Puglia
This beach on the Gargano Peninsula is known for its impressive white cliffs and pebble shoreline.
