Best Beaches in Italy: 20 Places, Ranked by How Many Guides Name Them

The places, most named first

From the 8 guides that rank for "best beaches in italy"

Named by 3 of 81. Cala GoloritzéSardinia, ItalyReached by a hike of about 90 minutes down, or by boat from nearby ports.Only boat or an hour-long hike from the car park gets you there.
Named by 2 of 82. TropeaCalabria, ItalyTurquoise water, often compared to the Caribbean.The old town sits on cliffs above a soft-sand beach with calm water.
Named by 2 of 83. San Vito Lo CapoSicily, ItalyRanked among the top three "five sail" destinations in the Blue Guide.A wide golden beach with clear water and mountains behind it.
Named by 2 of 84. Sansone Beach, ElbaTuscany, ItalySand and smooth pebbles backed by white cliffs.Reached on foot, about a 15-minute hike.
Named by 2 of 85. Scala dei TurchiSicily, ItalyA rocky white cliff more than a classic beach, with water to swim in below.Bronze-colored sand against bright white limestone cliffs.
Named by 2 of 86. Isola Spargi (Cala Granara)Sardinia, ItalyCala Granara is on Spargi islet in the Maddalena archipelago off the Costa Smeralda.Spargi is in the Strait of Bonifacio, between Corsica and Sardinia, and is quieter than busier coves.
7. La Pelosa, StintinoSardinia, ItalyShallow clear water and fine white sand, often compared to the Caribbean.Booking is required in high season and June or September is best for fewer crowds.
8. Cala LunaSardinia, ItalyA bay with several caves, reached by trekking or by boat.
9. Cala Brandinchi, San TeodoroSardinia, ItalyVery white sand and calm water, good for catamaran or paddle board trips.
10. Chia BeachSardinia, ItalyGolden sand stretches.
11. Castiglione della PescaiaTuscany, ItalyRanked first in the Blue Guide, with projects to protect the dunes and pine forest.
12. Arco MagnoCalabria, ItalyA pebble beach with a sheltered green lagoon framed by a natural stone arch.
13. ZagarePuglia, ItalyA half-mile of golden sand with only 30 visitors allowed per day.
14. FollonicaTuscany, ItalyCalm water suited to families.
15. FuroreCampania, ItalyA hidden cove below cliffs on the Amalfi Coast.
16. San FruttuosoLiguria, ItalyA secluded bay in Liguria.
17. Punta ProsciuttoPuglia, ItalyQuiet and undeveloped.
18. Marina Piccola, CapriCampania, ItalyOne of the sunniest spots on Capri, on the south coast; go in the morning or early afternoon.
19. AnzioLazio, ItalyA broad sandy beach less than 40 miles from Rome.
20. Marina di VastoAbruzzo, ItalyHoney-colored sand with beach bars, plus a wilder stretch five miles north.