Best hidden beaches in Italy, 2026
25 hidden beaches in Italy that score highest on the OnlyBeaches Index for what matters to hidden travellers.How we rank →
1OBI 7.5+
Acquabella Beach
Ortona, Italy
Wild pebble beach below the Acquabella reserve with clear water and natural scenery.
2OBI 7.5+
Acquadolce Cirenaica Beach
Maruggio, Italy
Natural beach near Campomarino valued for quieter water and dunes.
3OBI 7.5+
Acquafredda Beach
Maratea, Italy
A northern Maratea beach area known for clear water and rugged scenery.
Agnone Cilento Beach
Montecorice, Italy
A quieter Cilento beach village with local summer appeal.
5OBI 7.5+
Alberoni Beach
Venice Lido, Italy
Natural dune-backed Lido beach valued for a quieter Venice seaside experience.
6OBI 7.5+
Amendolara Marina Beach
Amendolara Marina, Italy
Quiet Alto Ionio beach with a wild-feeling northern Calabria setting.
Anginarra Beach
Maratea, Italy
A lesser-known cove on the scenic southern Maratea coast.
8OBI 7.5+
Arco dell’Elefante
Pantelleria, Italy
Natural rock arch formation.
9OBI 7.5+
Arcomagno Beach
San Nicola Arcella, Italy
Natural arch cove and one of Calabria’s most photographed beaches.
10OBI 7.5+
Ardore Marina Beach
Ardore Marina, Italy
Relaxed Locride beach with fewer crowds than Siderno or Locri.
11OBI 7.5+
Arenauta Beach
Gaeta, Italy
Long cliff-backed beach known for clear water and dramatic setting.
12OBI 7.5+
Argentiera Beach
Sassari, Italy
Historic mining village beach with a rugged, photogenic setting.
Ariana Beach
Gaeta, Italy
Small Gaeta cove with strong local beach identity.
Badolato Marina Beach
Badolato Marina, Italy
Underrated beach below one of Calabria’s best-known hill villages.
15OBI 7.5+
Bagnara Beach
Lizzano, Italy
Low-key sandy shore near Marina di Lizzano with a quieter local profile.
16OBI 7.5+
Bagni di Tiberio Beach
Capri, Italy
A quieter Capri bathing spot near Roman ruins and clear water.
Bagno da Marino Beach
Trieste, Italy
Small local city beach option on Trieste’s working waterfront side.
Baia Arcile Beach
Augusta, Italy
Secluded rocky-cove area near Brucoli that generic lists often skip.
19OBI 7.5+
Baia Arena
Montecorice, Italy
A low-key sandy bay on the Cilento coast that generic lists often miss.
Baia dei Saraceni
Varigotti, Italy
Iconic turquoise cove with dramatic cliffs
21OBI 7.5+
Baia del Carpino
Scalea, Italy
Small scenic bay south of Scalea useful for non-generic beach coverage.
Baia delle Zagare
Mattinata, Italy
Dramatic limestone sea stacks make it a must-have Gargano beach.
Baia del Silenzio
Sestri Levante, Italy
Quiet bay with postcard scenery
Baia di Mattinatella Nord
Mattinata, Italy
Quieter side of the Mattinatella coast with excellent clear-water appeal.
25OBI 7.5+
Baia Sant'Anna Beach
Budoni, Italy
Quiet beach south of Budoni often missed by Costa Smeralda itineraries.