Best Italy Beaches
The Best Italian Beaches...
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31. Cefalu Beach // Sicily
Cefalù beach is a long golden stretch of sand which follows the gentle curve of the bay and culminates in the medieval old town with its towering 12th-century cathedral. Whilst the beach here is no secret and it does get busy in the summer months, compared to resort towns such as Taormina it has not been over-developed and retains plenty of charm. Backed by a tree lined promenade with plenty… read more »
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32. Porto Giunco // Sardinia
dronepicr Great for:- Snorkeling
- Surfing
- Kitesurfing
Located in the southeastern corner of Sardinia is one of the finest beaches on the island, Porto Giunco. This long stretch of near-white sand has water on both sides; the clear azure of the Mediterranean to one and the Stagno di Notteri, a large lagoon, to the other. With verdant headlands at either end of the beach and a backdrop of mountains the scenery here really is quite stunning.
Despite its… read more »
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33. Punta Molentis // Sardinia
dronepicr Great for:- Snorkeling
The small Sardinian beach of Punta Molentis is one of the most recognisable and iconic on the island. Situated on the southeastern corner, near the popular resort town of Villasimius this is one of the very best beaches in Sardinia, and that's quite a claim.
Set on a narrow strip of land between a hill and promontory both of which have a covering of typical Mediterranean shrubs and even cactus. To… read more »
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34. Spiaggia di Nora // Sardinia
Chris Great for:- Swimming
Nora Beach, in the far southeast of Sardinia, offers a wonderful mix of natural beauty and fascinating history. Set at the base of the long, narrow headland of Capo di Pula, Spiaggia di Nora has a beautifully rural backdrop with woodland behind and mountains in the distance.
Sitting on a slender isthmus, the beach itself is a good-sized stretch of pale golden sand set in a sheltered bay. Facing east means… read more »
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35. Cala Granara // Sardinia
fabrizio.binello Great for:- Snorkeling
Set on n Isola di Spargi in Sardinia's Maddalena Archipelago is Cala Granara, another stunning beach that you could easily be forgiven thinking you were on a tropical island. Backed by lush island plants and palm trees, it is quite unusual in that most Italian beaches are backed by rugged cliffs.
The shallow and clam turquoise waters lapping the silvery sands are also popular with snorkelers.
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36. Cala Domestica // Sardinia
Marco Great for:- Snorkeling
- Swimming
Cala Domestica is a family friendly beach on the Costa Verde (Green Coast) in western Sardinia.
Close to the town of Buggerru, the beach is sheltered by cliffs and sand dunes and there are traces of its former mining activity in the cliffside ruins. You can walk south up the path to the old Spanish Tower (Torre di Cala Domestica), which is a local landmark, for stunning views.
The protected sandy beach… read more »
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37. San Vito lo Capo // Sicily
trolvag Great for:- Snorkeling
- Swimming
San Vito Lo Capo is one of the most famous and beautiful beaches in Sicily. Located on the far northwestern peninsula, the white sandy bay lies at the foot of the iconic Monte Monaco and stretches for about 3 kilometres. The Blue Flag bathing waters are generally clear, calm and alluring but occasionally there is some seaweed.
It's a popular beach for sunbathing, swimming and snorkelling, so bring your snorkel and… read more »
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38. Turkish Steps // Sicily
© DonnaSenzaFiato Great for:- Swimming
Scala dei Turchi, better known as Turkish Steps, is a stunningly beautiful area on the south coast of Sicily, near the town of Agrigento. Carved by salt-laden wind and rain, the dazzling white rocks provide natural steps down into the clear blue Mediterranean Sea.
The rock is soft limestone and white marl which creates a blinding white colour. From a distance, the rocks look like a white marble staircase rising up… read more »
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39. Spiaggia del Lazzaretto // Sardinia
Benoît Prieur Great for:- Snorkeling
Nestled on the shores of the Rada di Alghero bay, Spiaggia del Lazzaretto has a lovely 300 metre long white sandy bay with calm clear seas framed by a typical Mediterranean coastline. This scenic area is known as Riviera del Corallo.
The road to the beach is signposted from the SS127 Fertilia road. The south end of this gorgeous bay is marked by the landmark Torre del Lazzaretto castle, a round… read more »
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40. Poetto // Sardinia
Daniela Great for:- Swimming
- Surfing
- Kitesurfing
Poetto Beach is a broad sandy beach which runs for 8km from Cagliari to Quart Sant'Elena. This lengthy beach is served by a tram with four stops at regular intervals along the beachfront.
The soft white sand, blue seas and excellent amenities make Poetta popular for sports and relaxation for all ages. As a city beach, it can be crowded with locals and visitors in summer and is nicknamed "Spiaggia… read more »
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41. Spiaggia di Simius // Sardinia
dronepicr Great for:- Snorkeling
- Kitesurfing
Sitting at the extreme southeast tip of Sardinia, Spiaggia di Simius gave its name to the nearby town of Villasimius. Located in the Cagliari province, it is well frequented with holidaymakers and has excellent facilities.
The beach has fine white sand leading down into clear turquoise waters which are teeming with fish, making it a snorkeller's dream. It's also safe and easy for swimming, kayaking and windsurfing as it is protected… read more »
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42. Cala Sinzias // Sardinia
Elena Giglia Great for:- Snorkeling
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Kitesurfing
A top spot for families, Cala Sinzias is a lovely white sandy beach on the southeast coast of Sardinia. It has all the amenities you might be looking for with kids in tow (and even if you haven't!) Parking, lifeguards, showers, toilets, beach chair rentals, food and drink are all convenient and some of the gravel parking areas are free.
This long beach stretches for 1.7 km (about a mile)… read more »
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43. Baja Sardinia // Sardinia
Winkelbohrer Great for:- Snorkeling
- Swimming
Located on Costa Smeralda on the northeast coast of Sardinia, Baja Sardinia offers scenic views of the Capo d'Orso and the jagged coastline of Cannigione further along the coast.
This popular beach resort sits in the Gulf of Arzachena. It's a small seaside town offering villas and hotels along with restaurants, bars and small shops. A sought-after haven it is favoured by many VIPs and celebrities.
The fan-shaped beach is… read more »
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44. Costa Rei // Sardinia
Josef Grunig Great for:- Snorkeling
- Surfing
- Kitesurfing
Head to Costa Rei in southeast Sardinia, home to an enviable 8 km stretch of white sand running down to the clear turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea. It's in one of Sardinia's most beautiful areas known as Sarrabus.
The beach is renowned for its enchanting bay scenery, green hilly backdrop, offshore islands and coral reefs so bring your snorkelling gear or go diving and windsurfing on the blue-hued waters.… read more »
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45. Capo Comino // Sardinia
DAVIDE CONGIA Great for:- Snorkeling
Capo Comino Beach is a northeast facing cove near Santa Lucia and Siniscola. This large family-friendly beach has plenty of car parks (fee payable in the summer) and easy access.
The shallow sloping beach descends into the crystal clear waters with barely a wave disturbing the surface. It's very safe, and consequently popular with families, but it can be crowded in peak summer months. Look forward to snorkelling, scuba diving,… read more »
