Italy can offer much more than you expect… Top 10 Italian Beach Destinations
Pearly white sand and a clear blue sea
A Publication of Charmingitaly.com Enjoy the Italian sun Live the summer in the Mediterranean Sea!
Most people will probably picture themselves in a hammock in Hawaii, the Maldives, Mauritius or the Seychelles, when they fantasize about the perfect beach.
However, Italy, which shares 84% of its borders with the Mediterranean and Adriatic seas, also has some stunning beaches to offer.
Pearly white sand and a clear blue sea are not an exception in the boot-shaped Peninsula. When you manage to steer clear of the mass tourism destinations, you can also find an unspoiled natural settings, and perhaps even learn something about the rich Mediterranean history. Or you can just relax and enjoy the sun.
Let speak the numbers! Italy is surrounded by water on 3 sides Italy has 7,600 km (4,722 miles) of coastline/seaside and beaches on the Adriatic, Ionian and Tyrrhenian seas Italy consists of over 800 islands (included minor islets and sea stacks) only about 80 are inhabited Southern Italy Temperatures range from around 27 to 30 degrees (80- 86 °F) in July and August.
So, if Italy is definitely among the top summer destinations in the world, which are the best Italian locations for your summer Holiday? Browse our selection and find out for yourself.
Our selection
Elba Island Savelletri Chia Taormina Maddalena Archipelago Campania Archipelago Venice Lido Forte dei Marmi Tremiti Islands Sciacca ELBA ISLAND It’s the largest island of the Tuscan Archipelago and the Tuscany 3rd largest in Italy after Sardinia and Sicily. WHERE TO SLEEP Together with Giglio, Giannutri and Montecristo Islands, it’s part of the National Park of the Tuscan Archipelago, the largest marine park in Europe. Among the several reminders of its glorious past, a special mention must be dedicated to the fascinating Napoleonic residences.
What really makes Elba famous and renowned are its clear sea and beaches. The extraordinary richness of its landscapes, both land and marine, turns Elba into a unique summer destination.
“Born from a pearl of the necklace that Aphrodite lost in the Tyrrhenian Sea” SAVELLETRI With a fantastic climate, the fragrant Mediterranean Puglia shrubs, delicious cuisine and amazing beaches, it’s easy to WHERE TO SLEEP see why Savelletri is a perfect summer sea destination.
It is a characteristic fishing village located by the sea in a quiet area in Fasano (Brindisi Province). The shoreline is low and sandy for the whole stretch of the coastline and favored by a mild climate.
Savelletri is known for its charming Marina which offers a spacious area for pleasure boats and for its characteristic dry stone walls that frame the many typical Masserie, where traditional style and modern features coincide.
“A scenario of natural beauty for those who want to enjoy the sea breeze in complete relaxation” CHIA It boasts 6 km of coastline and many of its beaches and Sardinia coves are counted among the most beautiful along the WHERE TO SLEEP South Coast, such as the beach of Su Giudeu or the fascinating Cala Cipolla.
Chia is also famous for its dunes, shaped by the wind and dotted with fascinating ancient junipers. The forest of Is Cannoneris, the lagoon and mountain areas, which often hide and preserve ancient Nuraghe sites, which are absolutely worth visiting.
The charming city center offers a wide variety of restaurants, where, on the warm summer evenings time can be whiled away in good company, dedicated to luxury and elegance.
“One of the most famous and popular seaside locations of the gulf in southern Sardinia” TAORMINA It is perched on natural sheer terrace above the Sicily deep blue sea.
WHERE TO SLEEP The coast offers charming sandy beaches lapped by crystal-clear water. Worth visiting in particular is Isola Bella renamed "the pearl of the Jonio". It is reachable by land passing over a narrow strip of sand, which is continuously remodeled by the tides and currents. For a quieter beach, head to Mazzeò, further up the coast towards Letoianni, which has small pebbles and none of the crowds.
Taormina is also a must for cultural appointments. In this peerless scenario many cultural events take place such as the international event of the Movie Festival.
“Johann Wolfgang Goethe defined Taormina ‘a land of terrestrial paradise” MADDALENA ARCHIPELAGO Reachable by ferry from the port of Palau, it is located on Sardinia the north-western coast of Sardinia. WHERE TO SLEEP It consists of 7 major islands - La Maddalena, Caprera, Budelli, Santo Stefano, Santa Maria, Spargi, Razzoli - and other smaller islands surrounded by the beautiful clear and transparent sea.
Among the most amazing beaches there are Cala Corsara, located on the isle of Spargi, and the Spiaggia Rosa (the pink beach), on the isle of Budelli.
For travelers in search of the opportunity to relax by the sea, a trip to the amazing Maddalena Archipelago is definitely one for the bucket list.
“A heaven on earth, with nothing to envy of more exotic Caribbean destinations” Surrounded by the Tyrrhenian Sea, it is also CAMPANIAN ARCHIPELAGO called the Neapolitan Archipelago. Campania It includes the Islands of WHERE TO SLEEP Procida, Capri, Ischia, Nisida and Vivara. Those in search of a clear sea, the renowned Grotta Azzurra at Anacapri is a must as well as the Faraglioni, three jagged peaks emerging from the sea. Capri is the place that inspired several artists and writers. Ischia is considered the most exclusive, while Procida is the smallest island, connected to the Island of Vivara by a narrow bridge.
Not only is the sea an important trait of the Campanian Archipelago, but also its narrow streets, ancient churches and social life.
“The allure and natural beauty of Puglia while enjoying a boat tour around this enchanting archipelago in southern Italy” VENICE LIDO Venice is a gem radiating a brilliant history and charm Veneto through all its different facets. One of these is the WHERE TO SLEEP 11 km (7 miles) of long sandy beach.
It is a quiet, peaceful and green oasis that stretches between open sea and lagoon at about only 10 minutes away from S. Mark's square. It is the least crowded and therefore most enjoyable seaside resort of the whole upper Adriatic. It represents the ideal place for those who want to mix cultural tourism and a break by the sea.
The Lido is also home to the Venice Film Festival which takes place every September.
“Venice Lido: let you breathe Venice's beauty from a different point of view” Beyond the cultural FORTE DEI MARMI attractions in all their charm, northern Tuscany also offers Tuscany good sea side destinations as Forte dei Marmi, a sea WHERE TO SLEEP town in the Lucca Province.
The spectacular setting of Forte dei Marmi with its sandy beach and pine forests, nestling at the foot of the Apuan Alps, makes the Versilia quite unique. It takes its name from the fort that lies right in the middle of the town which lies in a strategic position permitting visits to many of the most important historical cities of Tuscany (at 20 minutes' drive away).
But what makes Forte dei Marmi so perfect are also its relaxed atmosphere and the elegance and sophistication of its nightlife.
“Elegance and sophistication, a key venue in Italy’s Dolce Vita since the 1960s” TREMITI ISLANDS It is a small archipelago of rare beauty in the Adriatic Puglia Sea, north of the Gargano Peninsula. S. Domino, S. WHERE TO SLEEP Nicola, Capraia, Cretaccio and Pianosa, the 5 tiny islets that make up the Tremitis Islands.
Since ‘22 the islands are a protected marine reserve, and with their unique environment, are the habitat of a wealth of sea life. Awarded with the Blue Flag for the quality of its waters, it offers a landscape characterized by impressive limestone rocky shores, cliffs, rocks and sea caves.
The islands are a very popular diving destination because of the numerous coves and underwater caves in the archipelago’s waters.
“A protected marine reserve since 1992… a blue paradise both above and below water” SCIACCA It is seaside resort in the province of Agrigento on the Sicily southwestern coast of Sicily. It is not well known yet by WHERE TO SLEEP mass tourism and this is the feature that gives this resort its exclusiveness.
It has noteworthy views of the Mediterranean Sea, azure waters and countless pristine sandy beaches. The special features of Sciacca beaches consist of the intense yellow color of the sand, the deep and sandy seabed and crystal clear water. Ideal elements that make scuba diving an enjoyable experience among the coast’s cliffs.
An additional great treasure of Sciacca are its renowned thermal baths.
“An hidden location characterized by noteworthy views of azure waters, golden beaches and relaxing atmosphere” TAKE A LOOK AT ALL OUR EBOOKS!
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