Beautiful Beaches of Italy
map viewItaly's coastline runs from the Ligurian Riviera to the islands of Sicily and Sardinia, and these 22 beaches show its full range. Sicily leads with San Vito Lo Capo, Mondello and Spiaggia dei Conigli on Lampedusa. Sardinia adds La Pelosa and the cliff-framed Cala Goloritzè, while the mainland offers Monterosso in the Cinque Terre, Positano on the Amalfi Coast, Tropea in Calabria and Baia dei Turchi near Otranto. The sea is warm enough for a comfortable swim (22 °C and above) from June to October. Compare today's water temperature at every beach below and find each one on the map.
San Vito Lo Capo beach, Sicily, Italy
One of the most famous beaches in Sicily, located on the northwestern tip of the island
Monterosso al Mare beach, Cinque Terre, Italy
Пляж Монтероссо - найбільший і найбільш традиційний “курортний” пляж у регіоні Чінкве-Терре в Лігурії, Італія.
Spiaggia dei Conigli beach, Lampedusa, Italy
Spiaggia dei Conigli is widely regarded as one of the most spectacular beaches in the Mediterranean.
Spiaggia di Tropea beach, Calabria, Italy
Spiaggia di Tropea is a picturesque beach in the town of Tropea, located on the Tyrrhenian coast of Calabria in southern Italy.
Spiaggia San Terenzo beach, La Spezia, Italy
Spiaggia di San Terenzo is one of the few sandy beaches in the Gulf of Poets near La Specia in Italy
Mondello beach, Palermo – Sicily, Italy
With its white sand, turquoise water, and dramatic mountains, Mondello Beach is often considered one of the most beautiful urban beaches in…
La Pelosa beach, Stintino, Sardinia, Italia
La Pelosa beach is one of the most notable beaches in Sardinia
Beach Spiaggia Urbani Sirolo, Italy
Spiaggia Urbani Beach is one of the most famous beaches in Sirolo and the Conero Riviera.
Positano beach Spiaggia Grande, Amalfi Coast, Italy
Spiaggia Grande Positano is considered one of the most recognizable beaches in Italy.
Scala dei Turchi cliff, Sicily, Italy
Scala dei Turchi is a striking natural landmark on the southern coast of Sicily, Italy.
Cala Goloritzè beach, Baunei, Sardinia
One of the most distinctive natural beaches of Sardinia, Italy.
Beach Spiaggia dei Maronti, Ischia, Italy
Spiaggia dei Maronti is the largest beach on the island of Ischia, located in southern Italy in the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Marina di Campo beach, Elba, Italy
Marina di Campo is the one of the longest sandy beaches on the Elba island.
Baia dei Turchi beach, Otranto, Italy
Baia dei Turchi is a natural beach located on the Adriatic coast of the Salento peninsula in southern Italy.
Пляж Санта-Марія-ді-Рікаді, Калабрія, Італія
Пляж Санта-Марія-ді-Рікаді розташований вздовж знаменитого узбережжя Капо-Ватикано, одного з наймальовничіших районів південної Італії.
Cefalu beach, Sicilia, Italy
Its combination of sandy shoreline and medieval architecture makes it one of the most recognizable beaches in Sicily.
Spiaggia La Licciola / Valle Dell’Erica beach, Sardinia, Italy
Spiaggia La Licciola is a beach located on the northern coast of Sardinia.
Spotorno – Bergeggi beach, Liguria, Italia
Spotorno – Bergeggi beach is a long sandy beach, known for its golden sand, clear water, and views of the Isola di…
Пляж Спьяджія-ді-Майорі, Кампанія, Італія
Beach Spiaggia di Maiori is known for having one of the longest beaches in the Amalfi Coast, Italy.
Lignano Sabbiadoro beach, Udine, Italy
Lignano Sabbiadoro is one of the most popular beach destinations in northern Italy, known for its long sandy coastline.
Noli beach / Spiaggia dei Pescatori, Liguria, Italy
Noli Beach is located in the historic seaside town of Noli on the Italian Riviera in northwestern Italy.
Пляж Пурита / Галліполі, Апулія, Італія
Пляж Пурита розташований безпосередньо біля історичного центру Галліполі, біля підніжжя старих оборонних мурів.
Beaches in Italy on the map
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Best time to visit beaches in Italy
Sea and air temperatures averaged over 22 beaches. The sea is warm enough for a comfortable swim (22 °C+) from June–October.
Air: ERA5 climate data 2015–2024 (Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0). Sea: Open-Meteo Marine 2022–2024. Averages for 22 places on this page.
Sea water temperature at beaches in Italy
Measured today and typical for the season. Updated daily.
| Beach | Region | Now | Usual in September | Swim season (22 °C+) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spiaggia dei Conigli beach | Sicily | 27.7 °C | 26–29 °C | Jun – Nov |
| Cala Goloritzè beach | Sardinia | 27.3 °C | 24–27 °C | Jun – Oct |
| Spiaggia di Tropea beach | Calabria | 27.2 °C | 25–29 °C | Jun – Oct |
| Spiaggia Santa Maria di Ricadi | Calabria | 27.2 °C | 25–29 °C | Jun – Oct |
| Cefalu beach | Sicily | 26.5 °C | 25–28 °C | Jun – Oct |
| Spiaggia della Purità | Apulia | 26.4 °C | 25–29 °C | Jun – Oct |
| Marina di Campo beach | Tuscany | 26.3 °C | 23–27 °C | Jun – Oct |
| Mondello beach | Sicily | 26.1 °C | 25–28 °C | Jun – Oct |
| Spiaggia La Licciola | Sardinia | 26.1 °C | 22–26 °C | Jun – Oct |
| La Pelosa beach | Sardinia | 26.0 °C | 22–26 °C | Jun – Oct |
| Beach Spiaggia dei Maronti | Campania | 26.0 °C | 24–28 °C | Jun – Oct |
| San Vito Lo Capo beach | Sicily | 25.9 °C | 24–27 °C | Jun – Oct |
| Scala dei Turchi cliff | Sicily | 25.8 °C | 22–28 °C | Jul – Oct |
| Baia dei Turchi beach | Apulia | 25.8 °C | 24–29 °C | Jun – Oct |
| Beach Spiaggia Urbani Sirolo | Marche | 25.4 °C | 23–28 °C | Jun – Sep |
| Spiaggia San Terenzo beach | Liguria | 25.3 °C | 22–26 °C | Jun – Oct |
| Monterosso al Mare beach | Liguria | 25.2 °C | 22–26 °C | Jun – Sep |
| Positano beach Spiaggia Grande | Campania | 25.2 °C | 24–28 °C | Jun – Oct |
| Beach Spiaggia di Maiori | Campania | 24.9 °C | 24–28 °C | Jun – Oct |
| Spotorno – Bergeggi beach | Liguria | 24.8 °C | 21–26 °C | Jun – Sep |
| Noli beach | Liguria | 24.8 °C | 21–26 °C | Jun – Sep |
| Lignano Sabbiadoro beach | Udine | 23.8 °C | 22–28 °C | Jun – Sep |
Current: Open-Meteo Marine (sea surface temperature), cached for 1 day. Monthly: 2022–2024 averages.
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