🏖️ Italy's most beautiful beaches and sea places

12 places ordered by editorial score

  1. 1 Glowing electric blue water inside the Grotta Azzurra sea cave in Anacapri Blue Grotto Anacapri · Campania Once a Roman nymphaeum for Tiberius, this famous sea cave on Capri is illuminated by a unique blue underwater light. 92
  2. 2 The Faraglioni rock formations in Capri surrounded by blue sea. Faraglioni and Gardens of Augustus Capri · Campania Three massive coastal rock formations shaped by ancient marine erosion, standing as the enduring symbol of Capri. 91
  3. 3 The iconic limestone pinnacle at Cala Goloritzé in Baunei, Sardinia, seen from the sea. Cala Goloritzé Baunei · Sardinia Created by a 1962 landslide, this white pebble beach is dominated by a 143-meter rock pinnacle towering over the sea. 90
  4. 4 Woman standing in clear turquoise water at Spiaggia La Pelosa in Stintino La Pelosa Beach Stintino · Sardinia Built before 1578 from local schist, this defensive tower on an islet gives its name to the famous Stintino beach. 89
  5. 5 View from the sea of the coastline and town in the La Maddalena Archipelago La Maddalena Archipelago La Maddalena · Sardinia A 62-island archipelago in the Strait of Bonifacio featuring Savoy military ruins, Garibaldi's home, and protected waters. 88
  6. 6 Scala dei Turchi in Realmonte, the white stepped marl cliff overlooking the sea Scala dei Turchi Realmonte · Sicily A white marl cliff named among UNESCO's top 100 geosites, famous for its natural staircase and Camilleri's novels. 88
  7. 7 Aerial view of the Spiaggia delle Due Sorelle and turquoise sea in Sirolo. Due Sorelle Beach Sirolo · Marche The twin sea stacks beneath Mount Conero: the Adriatic's icon beach, reached only by sea. 84
  8. 8 Panoramic view of Positano village and Spiaggia Grande beach on the Amalfi Coast. Spiaggia Grande Positano · Campania The Amalfi Coast's icon beach, at the foot of the pastel cascade. 84
  9. 9 View of the sea and coast near Isola Bella in Taormina framed by tropical foliage. Isola Bella Taormina · Sicily A tidal island in Taormina known for its exotic flora and mid-century architecture camouflaged among the rocks. 82
  10. 10 The iconic white limestone monolith Pizzomunno on the beach in Vieste, Italy Pizzomunno and old Vieste Vieste · Puglia Guarded by the 25-meter Pizzomunno monolith, Vieste features a medieval center and a striking coastal Swabian Castle. 81
  11. 11 Wooden fence path leading to the beach and coastal dunes at Punta Aderci Nature Reserve in Vasto Punta Aderci Reserve Vasto · Abruzzo Established in 1998, this 285-hectare coastal reserve features sandy dunes and the towering Punta Penna lighthouse. 79
  12. 12 The Arcomagno natural rock arch and cove with turquoise waves in San Nicola Arcella, Italy. Arcomagno San Nicola Arcella · Calabria The rock arch guarding a hidden beach: the most photographed sunset of the Citron Riviera. 78