The 5 most beautiful beaches in Italy
Crystal clear sea, pale sand underfoot, the smell of salt and the feeling of wanting to live a life on vacation. Italian beaches are a heritage to be enjoyed slowly, one dip at a time. But which ones are really the most beautiful? We have collected ten places that not only enchant you with their scenery, but also give you something more: a special light, silence, memories to take away forever.
San Vito Lo Capo is one of those beaches that surprise you. Best to go there in June or September, when the weather is perfect and you can avoid the crowds of tourists. The sand is white and fine, the water clear and calm. All around, a relaxed atmosphere reminiscent of the tropics.
Yet you're in Sicily, amid scents of fish couscous wafting from the trattorias and mountains that seem to embrace the bay. The beach is wide, ideal even for children. And when the sun starts to go down, everything is tinged with gold. Stop for an aperitif overlooking Mount Monaco-it's one of those moments you won't forget.
La Pelosa(Stintino, Sardinia): open-air swimming pool
Some say that La Pelosa is the most beautiful beach in Italy. And one look is enough to understand why. The sea has all shades of blue, from very light blue to deep turquoise, and changes color with the light of day. It is like swimming in a natural pool, protected by a barrier of outcropping rocks and the historic Aragonese Tower that dominates the landscape.
It can be crowded in the summer, but if you can visit in June or September, you will feel like you have a piece of paradise all to yourself.
To know: in the middle months of summer, access is regulated and must be booked in advance, a way to preserve its beauty.
Samson Beach (Elba Island): white pebble jewel
Small, collected, magical. Samson Beach can only be reached on foot, with a short scenic descent that anticipates the wonder. The path is not the easiest, but every step is worth the view ahead. It is a hidden cove, framed by white cliffs and dotted with clear pebbles that reflect the light like mirrors. The water is transparent, of an almost unreal clarity, perfect for those who love to swim or snorkel in peace. A corner of Elba where time seems to stand still.
Baia dei Turchi (Otranto, Apulia): the pearl of Salento
Reaching it is already part of the experience. You leave your car, drive through a fragrant pine forest, and then a wild bay opens up before you, where the turquoise sea caresses a pale sandy beach.
Bay of Turks is one of those places that still seem far from mass tourism, despite its fame. We recommend you come there early in the morning, when the sun illuminates everything and you only hear the sound of cicadas.
Arenella beach (Porto Venere, Liguria): between rocks and poetry
In Porto Venere, you don't need big beaches to feel like you're in a special place. L'Arenella is a small, collected bay of pebbles and smooth rocks, perfect for those seeking quiet and beauty.
It is within walking distance of downtown, but seems light years away from the hustle and bustle. The sea here is deep, transparent, with colors turning from blue to dark green. After a dip, you lie on the rocks, listen only to the sound of the sea and admire a beautiful view of the Gulf of Poets
A cosniglio: To experience the area from a different perspective, rent a boat or sail to the Palmaria and Tino islands: from up there, Porto Venere is even more spectacular.
Five beaches, five reasons to go
Five beaches, five reasons to go. But the beauty of a trip is also knowing you have the right place to return to at the end of the day.
With the Hotiday Room Collection you can stay close to many of these wonders-from the coves of Sardinia to the seaside villages of Liguria to the white sandy shores of Sicily and Puglia. Selected facilities, rooms with attention to detail, and all the amenities that make your stay worry-free.
You choose the beach, we take care of the rest.