The 21 Most Beautiful Beaches in Italy - Official Ranking 2023

Photo by Pietro Crincoli. In the middle of the summer season, the temperature rises to incredible peaks. The mugginess and heat become unbearable and we all feel the need for a refreshing swim in the sea. After a year of hard work, we are entitled to some relaxation: it is time for some well-deserved rest. But where to spend the holiday? Don't worry, Travel365 will take care of that for you by suggesting a ranking of the best seaside resorts in the country.

We asked 100,000 members of the community to take part in a poll, expressing five preferences from a range of more than 100 beaches scattered across the Bel Paese. From the results of the poll, the ranking emerged. Here are the most beautiful beaches in Italy!

21 - Baia dei Saraceni, Finale Ligure - Liguria (12850 votes)

Photo by Terensky. Baia dei Saraceni is certainly among the most beautiful places in the whole of Liguria, which has been awarded the blue flag again this year. Driving along the road that runs along the coast between Finale Ligure and the pretty village of Vaigotti you arrive at the small bay. Fabulous colours, clear water and breathtaking rocks; you cannot help but stop. Baia dei Saraceni is really a fantastic destination, ideal for those who want to sunbathe or swim surrounded by incredible vegetation, it is among the most picturesque tourist areas in Liguria and what is more, it is completely free.

• Typology: Rock

• Entrance: Free but there are also establishments

• Ideal for: Young people and lovers of diving from the rocks in safety, couples and groups

20 - Cala Violina, Scarlino - Tuscany (13040 votes)

Photo by Jacopo Marcovaldi. What to say about Cala Violina? When you get there, you immediately realise what a special place it is, a particularly suggestive cove in the Maremma Grossetana: fine white sand and transparent water. This heavenly place is one of the most loved by tourists and a source of great pride for the Tuscan region.

The beach has a limited number of visitors and can be accessed by booking online at a cost of €1.00. In summer, there is a snack bar for sandwiches and cold drinks.

• Type: Sand

Admission: limited, access by online reservation at a cost of €1.00.

• Ideal for: Young people and groups. Dogs not allowed.

19 - Caletta Rovaglioso, Palmi - Calabria (13560 votes)

A very special location that offers unique sensations to tourists. Until a few years ago, reaching it was almost a feat given the poor accessibility of the path leading up to the cliff. Today, fortunately, a'tourist miracle' has been performed and the area has been greatly enhanced. Don't miss the spectacle of the water crashing against the cliff.

• Typology: Rock

• Entrance: Free

• Ideal for: Snorkelling enthusiasts, Young people and Couples

18 - San Vito Beach, San Vito lo Capo - Sicily (13780 votes)

Photos by fab. A typically Sicilian setting for the fabulous beach of San Vito lo Capo.
This tourist resort with magnetic appeal for families and couples is located not far from Trapani airport. Centuries of Arab influence have left their mark on the local cuisine. Couscous is the main speciality and a major annual event, the Cous Cous Fest, is dedicated to it. This year it has been confirmed as one of the most beautiful and recommended beaches for families with children, receiving two of the most coveted awards for Italian beaches: the 5 sails of Legambiente and the green flag of Italian paediatricians.
SEE ALSO: San Vito lo Capo's most beautiful beaches

• Typology: Sand

• Entrance: Free but also with the presence of establishments

• Ideal for: the gently sloping seabed makes it perfect for families with children

17 - Scala dei Turchi, Realmonte - Sicily (13920 votes)

Just 15 minutes from the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, the bright white rock face juts out into the sea creating a stunning backdrop. The rock is an ideal springboard for bathers.
In 2007, the municipality of Realmonte submitted a request to UNESCO to have the beach listed as a World Heritage Site.
SEE ALSO: Scala dei Turchi beach - how to get there and where to sleep in the area

• Typology: Mixed

• Entrance: Free

• Ideal for: Couples, Groups. The waters are quite deep so we do not recommend a visit to families with children

16 - Su Giudeu, Domus de Maria - Sardinia (14780 votes)

Photo by Sergio.Poppi. This spectacular location, recognised as one of the most beautiful beaches in Italy with 5 sails by Legambiente, offers many opportunities to tourists who choose it as their holiday destination. It has numerous reefs just above the sea surface, making it particularly suitable for spearfishing and diving enthusiasts.
It is also a resting place for flocks of flamingos, making it particularly popular with bird watchers.

• Type: Sand

• Entrance: Free but also with establishments

• Ideal for: Everyone. Families with children, young people, sports enthusiasts

15 - Tonnarella dell'Uzzo (Riserva dello Zingaro), Trapani - Sicily (14900 votes)

Photo by Carlo Pelagalli. In the heart of the Zingaro Nature Reserve, Tonnarella dell'Uzzo is the most beautiful of the reserve's 8 coves. Access to this beach is chargeable (€5.00 full price, €3.00 reduced), but the natural spectacle is unparalleled. It can also be reached by sea, the best solution for families with children or for diving enthusiasts.
SEE ALSO: Beaches and coves of the Zingaro Nature Reserve

• Type: mixed sand and rocks

• Entrance: payment required

• Ideal for: young people, couples

14 - Cala Feola (Island of Ponza), Latina - Lazio (14910 votes)

A small handkerchief of sand that in summer becomes an anthill! Crowded, yes, but truly a marvel! It is located on the island of Ponza, and Cala Feola can be reached naturally by sea or by a path of about 15 minutes. The entire bay area is a natural masterpiece, also recognised by Legambiente with 4 sails, offering natural pools, caves and lush native flora.

• Type: mixed sand and rocks

• Entrance: free

• Ideal for: families, young people, couples

13 - Marine Protected Area of Plemmirio, Syracuse - Sicily (14950 votes)

Photos by СициР"иÑ. A few kilometres from the centre of Syracuse, in an unspoilt ecosystem, lies what is a veritable paradise for diving and snorkelling enthusiasts.
It can be reached by car, ideal by quad bike, the descent to the sea is not exactly easy, but it is worth it! Ah, watch your step... it's full of urchins!
SEE ALSO: Best snorkelling spots in Italy

• Type: reef

• Entrance: free

• Ideal for: young people, couples

12 - Torre Sant'Andrea (Melendugno), Lecce - Apulia (15180 votes)

Photo by Emanuele Petrachi (Petrescu). Between the renowned Baia dei Turchi and Torre dell'Orso, lies this rocky stretch of coastline that takes the form of a natural platform opening onto the sea.
A true natural masterpiece, with small caves, inlets, and in general an unspoilt area not crowded by mass tourism.
SEE ALSO: Puglia's most beautiful beaches

• Typology: cliffs

• Entrance: free

• Ideal for: young people, couples

11 - Cala Luna (Gulf of Orosei), Nuoro - Sardinia (15210 votes)

Photo by Roberto Mura. One of Sardinia's symbolic beaches, surrounded by wild nature and so precious that it is not exactly a walk to reach it...
There areno bathing establishments, the area is unspoilt and has a mixed terrain of sand and pebbles, with a steep cliff behind and wonderful paths for trekking lovers.
SEE ALSO: Cala Luna beach - how to get there and where to sleep

• Type: mixed cliffs, sand and pebbles

• Entrance: free

• Ideal for: young people, couples

10 - Is Aruttas (Cabras), Oristano - Sardinia (15270 votes)

The'Aruttas', in Sardinian, are the caves. A small clue to what wonder of nature awaits us in Cabras, in the province of Oristano. A long expanse of fine grains of sand with an authentic, unspoilt nature of Mediterranean scrub behind it. The sea, needless to say, is so beautiful that it looks painted, and this year it was awarded the Green Flag for being one of Italy's child-friendly beaches according to Italian paediatricians.

• Type: sand

• Entrance: free

• Ideal for: young people, couples, families

9 - Tropea, Vibo Valentia - Calabria (15300 votes)

Photos of Belsito. We are on the Costa degli Dei, in Calabria, to see what is rightly considered the Pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The beach in question is that of the'Rotonda', and it has a white sandy shoreline just below the cliff overhanging the sea.
SEE ALSO: What to see in Tropea

• Typology: sand

• Entrance: free with bathing establishments

• Ideal for: everyone

8 - Marina di Camerota, Salerno - Campania (15340 votes)

Photo by Mario Penner. The beach of Cala Bianca, at Marina di Camerota in the Cilento National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, drops to eighth place in the ranking. It is considered the main testimony to the immense naturalistic value of the Tyrrhenian coast. An ideal destination for families with children, in 2019 it received the Green Flag for being one of the recommended beaches for children.

• Typology: Rock

• Entrance: Free but also with establishments

• Ideal for: Couples, young people and groups

7 - Baia del Silenzio (Sestri Levante), Genoa - Liguria (15750 votes)

Photo by Raffaele pagani. The typical character of the Ligurian coast, with its delightful little colourful houses framing the golden sandy beach. Here, in the Baia del Silenzio, the expression of the Ligurian sea finds its quintessence.
SEE ALSO: 10 things to see in Genoa

• Typology: sand

• Entrance: free with bathing establishments

• Ideal for: families

6 - Porto Giunco (Villasimius), Cagliari - Sardinia (16380 votes)

A beach that has the peculiarity of having a sandy bottom of very fine white sand with pink hues, which are the result of the erosion of the pink granite rocks that characterise the area. Another characteristic is the watchtower of Spanish origin, thus composing a picture worthy of the best artist.

• Typology: sand

• Entrance: free with bathing establishments

• Ideal for: everyone

5 - La Pelosa (Stintino), Sassari - Sardinia (16450 votes)

Photo by Antofa. Turquoise water so transparent as to seem fake, white sand worthy of the most famous tropical paradises... we are in the Gulf of Asinara, in a bay protected by the stacks of Capo Falcone, which ensures that the water is always calm.
Here, too, there is a tower on the islet in front of the beach, which can also be reached on foot via a ford.
SEE ALSO: Sardinia's most beautiful beaches

• Type: sand

• Entrance: free with bathing establishments

• Ideal for: everyone

4 - Cala Rossa, Favignana, Egadi - Sicily (16720 votes)

The fantastic Cala Rossa ranks immediately behind the podium. Recognised as one of the most beautiful beaches in Italy also in the 2019 Legambiente ranking, receiving the coveted 5 sails, this Sicilian pearl of rare beauty is among the most famous locations on the island of Favignana, the largest of the Egadi archipelago.
If you visit the island, you cannot fail to stop at this small bay: here the blue colours of the sea meet the white walls of tufa, creating an unforgettable spectacle.
SEE ALSO: Sicily's most beautiful beaches

• Typology: Rock

• Entrance: Free

• Ideal for: Young people and couples. The route to get there is quite demanding, so we do not recommend it to the elderly or children

3 - Cala Goloritzè (Baunei), Ogliastra - Sardinia (16830 votes)

Photo by Nicola Secci. Cala Goloritzè carries Sardinia's flag high, occupying the third position. It is located at the bottom of a ravine, in the Ogliastra area, precisely 9 kilometres from Baunei. It can be reached by boat or by land, the second solution involves crossing a 1-hour route.
Cala Goloritze is particularly famous for its 143-metre-highpinnacle, which attracts climbing enthusiasts from all over the world every year.
SEE ALSO: Cala Goloritzè beach - how to get there and where to sleep

• Typology: Rock

• Admission: Admission fee (€6.00 adults, €1.00 children up to 10 years old)

• Ideal for: Young people and Climbing enthusiasts. The route to get there is quite demanding, so we do not recommend it for the elderly or children.

2 - Cala Mariolu (Baunei), Ogliastra - Sardinia (16910 votes)

Photo by Lddcrs. We are close to the first position for what, it could not be otherwise, is a natural paradise. Already the most beautiful beach in Italy in 2016 according to Tripadvisor, it is characterised by white sand and rocks with pink pebbles.
Reaching it is quite challenging, but perhaps that is also why it has remained so pure and unspoilt. However, there is a kiosk for drinks and refreshments and a point for renting beach umbrellas and snorkelling equipment.
SEE ALSO: Cala Mariolu, Sardinia - how to get there and what to see nearby

• Type: mixed sand, rocks and pebbles

• Admission: €1.00 for adults, free for children. Lidos and kiosk/bar present

• Ideal for: young people

1 - Spiaggia dei Conigli (Lampedusa), Agrigento - Sicily (16970 votes)

Photo by Pietro Crincoli. In first place is the island of Lampedusa with its Spiaggia dei Conigli (Rabbit Beach). It is really difficult to find the right words to describe the feelings that this precious destination manages to convey to the lucky people who visit it. Not surprisingly, it was voted the most beautiful beach in the world by TripAdvisor, beating out competition from Playa de ses Illetes or Playa Flamenco. From the photos you might mistake it for a Caribbean resort, but this Mediterranean jewel is in Italy!
SEE ALSO: Rabbit Island, Lampedusa - how to get there and where to sleep

• Typology: Sand

• Entrance: Free

• Ideal for: Couples, Groups. The lack of services and the steep descent/climb to reach it make it unsuitable for the elderly and children

The most beautiful sea in Italy: images and videos of Italian beaches

Italy's most beautiful sea: #21 - Cala Violina, Tuscany

Italy's most beautiful sea: #20 - Baia dei Saraceni, Liguria

Italy's most beautiful sea: #19 - Caletta Rovaglioso, Calabria

Italy's most beautiful sea: #18 - San Vito Lo Capo, Sicily

Italy's most beautiful sea: #17 - Scala dei Turchi, Sicily

Italy's most beautiful sea: #16 - Su Giudeu, Sardinia

Italy's most beautiful sea: #15 - Cala dell'Uzzo, Sicily

most beautiful sea in italy: #14 - Cala Feola, Lazio

most beautiful sea in italy: #13 - Area Marina Protetta del Plemmirio, Sicily

Italy's most beautiful sea: #12 - Torre Sant'Andrea, Puglia

most beautiful sea in italy: #11- Cala Luna, Sardinia

most beautiful sea in italy: #10- Is Aruttas, Sardinia

Italy's most beautiful sea: #9- Tropea, Calabria

most beautiful sea in italy: #8- Marina di Camerota, Campania

most beautiful sea in italy: #7- Baia del Silenzio, Liguria

most beautiful sea in italy: #6 - Porto Giunco, Sardinia

Italy's most beautiful sea: #5 - La Pelosa, Sardinia

most beautiful sea in italy: #4 - Cala Rossa, Sicily

most beautiful sea in italy: #3 - Cala Goloritzè, Sardinia

most beautiful sea in italy: #2 - Cala Mariolu, Sardinia

most beautiful sea in italy: #1 - Spiaggia dei Conigli, Sicily

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