Best scenic beaches in Italy, 2026
25 scenic beaches in Italy that score highest on the OnlyBeaches Index for what matters to scenic travellers.How we rank →
1OBI 7.5+
Aci Castello Beach
Aci Castello, Italy
Lava-rock swimming area below the Norman castle, close to Catania.
2OBI 7.5+
Aci Trezza Beach
Aci Trezza, Italy
Volcanic-rock seafront facing the Faraglioni, one of the east coast’s signature views.
3OBI 7.5+
Acquabella Beach
Ortona, Italy
Wild pebble beach below the Acquabella reserve with clear water and natural scenery.
4OBI 7.5+
Acquadolce Cirenaica Beach
Maruggio, Italy
Natural beach near Campomarino valued for quieter water and dunes.
Acquafredda Beach
Maratea, Italy
A northern Maratea beach area known for clear water and rugged scenery.
6OBI 7.5+
Addaura Beach
Palermo, Italy
Rocky Palermo shoreline with clear water and a different feel from Mondello.
Alberoni Beach
Venice Lido, Italy
Natural dune-backed Lido beach valued for a quieter Venice seaside experience.
8OBI 7.5+
Alì Terme Beach
Alì Terme, Italy
Small resort beach known for simple bathing and local thermal-town character.
Amantea Beach
Amantea, Italy
Long town beach below one of the main historic centers of the lower Cosenza coast.
10OBI 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.
12OBI 7.5+
Arco dell’Elefante
Pantelleria, Italy
Natural rock arch formation.
13OBI 7.5+
Arcomagno Beach
San Nicola Arcella, Italy
Natural arch cove and one of Calabria’s most photographed beaches.
14OBI 7.5+
Arco Naturale Beach
Centola, Italy
A Palinuro beach set beside the famous natural rock arch.
Arenauta Beach
Gaeta, Italy
Long cliff-backed beach known for clear water and dramatic setting.
16OBI 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.
Atrani Beach
Atrani, Italy
A compact village beach below one of Italy’s most photogenic coastal towns.
19OBI 7.5+
Bagnara Beach
Lizzano, Italy
Low-key sandy shore near Marina di Lizzano with a quieter local profile.
20OBI 7.5+
Bagnara Calabra Beach
Bagnara Calabra, Italy
Historic fishing-town beach on the rugged Costa Viola.
21OBI 7.5+
Bagni di Tiberio Beach
Capri, Italy
A quieter Capri bathing spot near Roman ruins and clear water.
Bagno Marino Sticco
Trieste, Italy
Classic Miramare bathing spot with open Gulf of Trieste views.
Baia Arcile Beach
Augusta, Italy
Secluded rocky-cove area near Brucoli that generic lists often skip.
24OBI 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