What are the best beaches in Italy

Italy is a country that, in addition to being known for the great beauty of its cities and monuments, stands out for beautiful beaches that are visited by tourists from all over the world year after year, especially in the summer. The Italian coast has thousands of kilometers in which we can find spectacular beaches that combine with very varied landscapes. If you have planned a trip to beautiful Italy and you are going to spend a few days there, we show you a selection of some of the best beaches in Italy to discover unique places and enjoy an unforgettable vacation, full of surprises and adventures.

Isola dei Conigli, Lampedusa (Sicily)

Isola dei Conigli is a wonderful islet south of Lampedusa, the largest island of the Pelagias archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea. It stands out for the great beauty of its unspoiled landscape, its Caribbean colors, crystal clear waters and turquoise waters, as well as being a dream come true for all those who decide to visit this small island in their vacations. Its purity explains why it has been considered a natural reserve, being one of the few places in the Mediterranean to which the loggerhead turtle comes to deposit its eggs. Find beautiful Hotels in Sicily.

Beach of San Vito Lo Capo (Sicily)

In the north of Sicily we find a small coastal town, San Vito Lo Capo, which has become an important tourist spot thanks to the fact that it has one of the best beaches on the island. With fine white sand, this beach is great for water sports such as windsurfing, sailing, submanirism or fishing. Once there, you can not miss the incredible sites of the natural reserves of Lo Zingaro and Monte Cofano, as well as visiting the municipality with its palm trees, houses and architecture that gives off a very characteristic North African air.

Beach of La Pelosa (Sardinia)

In Stintino, a fishing village and sailors from Sardinia, La Pelosa beach is considered one of the most prodigious waters in Italy. Crystal clear waters, soft white sands and spectacular panoramic views are some of the factors that have made tourism grow in the area. In summer, visitors can enjoy many leisure opportunities, because Stintino is full of cultural events such as music festivals, exhibitions, natural routes, water sports among other options. Here you have available the best hotels in Sardinia, do not hesitate to find the one that best suits your needs.

Beach of Tropea (Calabria)

Tropea is a charming place to visit on the west coast of Calabria, known for having one of the most beautiful and best preserved ancient helmets in southern Italy as well as for the crystal clear sea and the beauty of its white sandy beaches . The best time of the day to enjoy the surroundings is in the evening when you can take a relaxing bath and contemplate stunning sunsets. Do not hesitate to walk through the streets of the town loaded with history, visit their churches, have an ice cream or eat at one of their restaurants.

Big Beach (Positano)

Playa Grande or 'Spiaggia Grande' is the main beach of Positano, an authentic jewel of the Amalfi Coast that you will never want to leave. Its colorful painted houses, fashionable shops, luxury hotels and steep streets dazzle the eyes of its visitors. In Playa Grande you will enjoy the contrast of a traditional environment represented by the fishing boats that rest in the sand with the most chic and glamorous air Positano has. In addition, jet skis can be rented on the beach or depart for a trip to Capri and the Grotta dello Smeraldo.

Hotels and accommodation

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