Best beaches in Italy, 2026
Top-rated Italy beaches by water quality, conditions and crowd
The top 25 beaches in Italy ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 score that blends Purity, Conditions, Crowd and Vibe.How we rank →
1OBI 7.5+
Acquabella Beach
Ortona, Italy
Wild pebble beach below the Acquabella reserve with clear water and natural scenery.
Alba Adriatica Beach
Alba Adriatica, Italy
Known as the Spiaggia d’Argento, one of Abruzzo’s classic resort beaches.
3OBI 7.5+
Alimini Beach
Otranto, Italy
Major long sandy beach system north of Otranto and a core Salento resort area.
4OBI 7.5+
Arcomagno Beach
San Nicola Arcella, Italy
Natural arch cove and one of Calabria’s most photographed beaches.
5OBI 7.5+
Baia dei Turchi
Otranto, Italy
Iconic Otranto bay with pine-backed sand and clear water.
6OBI 7.5+
Borgata Marina Beach
Torino di Sangro, Italy
Local beach hamlet north of Le Morge with a quieter sandy shoreline.
7OBI 7.5+
Borsacchio Beach
Roseto degli Abruzzi, Italy
Natural sandy stretch within the Borsacchio coastal reserve.
Cala Cerasa
Monopoli, Italy
Quieter cove south of Monopoli with a more local feel than the main lidos.
9OBI 7.5+
Cala Corvino
Monopoli, Italy
Rocky inlet on Monopoli’s northern coast often missed in broad beach lists.
Cala dell'Acquaviva
Santa Cesarea Terme, Italy
Freshwater-spring cove with vivid water near Castro and Marittima.
11OBI 7.5+
Cala Monaci
Monopoli, Italy
Small local cove that helps cover Monopoli beyond the famous old-town beaches.
Cala Paradiso
Monopoli, Italy
Compact rocky-sandy cove close to Monopoli with easy access and clear water.
13OBI 7.5+
Cala Porta Vecchia
Monopoli, Italy
Historic old-town cove and Monopoli’s essential beach stop.
14OBI 7.5+
Cala Sottile
Monopoli, Italy
Small clear-water inlet often overshadowed by nearby Porto Ghiacciolo.
15OBI 7.5+
Cala Susca
Monopoli, Italy
Local rocky cove on Monopoli’s northern edge, useful for non-resort coverage.
Cala Verde
Monopoli, Italy
Quiet cove south of Santo Stefano suited to discovery-focused beach data.
Calata Turchino Beach
San Vito Chietino, Italy
Trabocco-backed pebble beach that captures the Costa dei Trabocchi character.
18OBI 7.5+
Canale Beach
Vasto, Italy
Low-profile Vasto cove area that can be missed when only major resort beaches are indexed.
Capitolo Beach
Monopoli, Italy
Monopoli’s main beach-club strip and a high-demand summer destination.
Casalbordino Lido Beach
Casalbordino, Italy
Accessible sandy beach town between Le Morge and Vasto.
21OBI 7.5+
Castro Marina Beach
Castro, Italy
Clear rocky harbor coastline used for swimming, snorkeling, and boat trips.
Cavalluccio Beach
Rocca San Giovanni, Italy
Small trabocco-side pebble beach with a strong local Costa dei Trabocchi feel.
23OBI 7.5+
Ciolo Cove
Gagliano del Capo, Italy
Tiny cove under the Ciolo bridge, a landmark stop near Leuca.
Cologna Spiaggia Beach
Roseto degli Abruzzi, Italy
Small local seaside hamlet beach often overlooked between Giulianova and Roseto.
Costa Merlata Beach
Ostuni, Italy
Clustered coves on Ostuni’s rocky-sandy coast with strong regional appeal.