Italy is a popular destination for beach holidays, and therefore it is no surprise that several Italian beaches are featured in the ranking of Europe's most beautiful beaches. So, what is the nicest beach in Italy? Seven paradisiacal Italian beaches are featured in in the ranking drawn up by European Best Destinations of the 22 best beaches in Europe. Let's discover them together and find out more about the best beaches in Italy to visit this summer.
The best beaches in Italy range from Sardinia to Apulia, via the island of Elba and the Amalfi coast. These are the best beaches in Italy to visit this summer:
Cala Goloritzé, Sardinia
A natural monument since 1993, Cala Goloritzé is located in the municipality of Baunei, and is one of the most beautiful beaches in Ogliastra, in eastern Sardinia. Cala Goloritzé was created by a landslide in 1962, and the cove is overlooked by the Aguglia di Goloritzé, a 143-metre-high rock formation.
Baia delle Zagare, Apulia
Baia delle Zagare or Baia dei Mergoli is located in Apulia, in the Gargano region of Mattinata. It is one of the symbolic beaches of Gargano, thanks to the presence of the high white cliffs and two beautiful limestone stacks sculpted by the wind, the pine trees and the white pebble beach, which together with the blue sea create an incredible spectacle.
Cavoli Beach, Elba Island
Cavoli beach is one of the most famous beaches on the island of Elba. It owes its success to the clarity of the sea, the beautiful sand and its unique micro climate. The southern exposure and Monte Capanne, which protects the bay from northern winds, favour a mild climate that allows you to get a golden tan and even bathe out of season.
La Sorgente Beach, Elba Island
La Sorgente Beach, also known as the Acquavivetta, is a small beach (about 80 metres long), made up of small, smooth, white pebbles and set between white cliffs. It is located on the north coast of Portoferraio, on the Island of Elba.
Cala dei Gabbiani, Sardinia
Cala dei Gabbiani (Seagulls' Cove) opens out on the Baunei coast, in the area of Punta Ispuligi, and is about a mile from Cala Goloritzé. Its name is due to the seagulls in the area, which find an ideal refuge in the deserted cove, while leaving it free during the daytime fishing hours. The crystal-clear water, which touches different and numerous shades of blue, green and azure, offers special plays of light and colour both in the morning, when the sun is high, and in the afternoon and during sunset.
Cala Cipolla, Sardinia
Cala Cipolla has a characteristic appearance and preserves a solitary and wild nature: it is one of the most striking beaches in Chia, in the territory of Domus de Maria, three quarters of an hour from Cagliari. Hidden among the hills, it is characterised by a clear sea, with iridescent tones that vary from shades of deep blue to green
Cauco Beach, Amalfi
Cauco Beach is about 100 metres long, with crystal-clear water and an outcropping rock rising a few metres from the shore. It can only be reached by sea via boat. The nearest town Erchie, is less than half an hour south-west of Salerno.
And here is the complete ranking of the 22 most beautiful beaches in Europe:
- Porto Santo, Madeira (Portugal)
- Bolonia, Tarifa (Spain)
- Seixal, Madeira, (Portugal)
- Cala Goloritzé, Sardinia (Italy)
- Mitjaneta, Menorca (Spain)
- Monolia Beach, Lichadonisia Island (Greece)
- Baia delle Zagare, Apulia (Italy)
- Elafonisi, Crete (Greece)
- Santa Giulia Beach, Porto Vecchio (Corsica)
- Hel Beach, Hel Peninsula (Poland)
- Porto Katsiki, Lefkada (Grecce)
- Calanque d'En Vau, Marseille (France)
- Agios Konstantinos Beach, Astypalaia Island (Greece)
- Cavoli Beach, Elba Island (Italy)
- Cala di Sa Boadella, Lloret de Mar (Spain)
- La Sorgente Beach, Elba Island (Italy)
- Cala dei Gabbiani, Sardinia (Italy)
- Greve Blanche Beach (France)
- Cala Cipolla, Sardinia (Italy)
- Blanes Beach, Catalonia (Spain)
- Laga Beach, Basque Country (Spain)
- Cauco Beach, Amalfi (Italy)
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