Read on for our list of the 25 best beaches in Italy, from the mainland ... the same blue water and dark-gray sand of the Amalfi Coast, but it's farther south and much less crowded.

Baia di Riaci, one of the best, is a crescent of sand belted ... five miles south, or you can hire a dinghy from nearby beaches. This is a completely wild beach, a rare thing in Italy, so bring ...

There are still secluded beaches, secret coves, and hidden sandy shores in Italy ... families seeking secluded beaches in Italy, this cove is best reached by boat from Marina di Camerota.

Planning a beach holiday in Italy with your dog? You're in luck – Italy is increasingly dog-friendly, with many of its ...

Sicily is blessed with endless, glorious beaches both sandy and rocky, and with the clearest of water in unimaginable shades ...

The remote Mediterranean island of Lampedusa—south of Sicily but closer to Tunisia—is home to one of the most beautiful spots in Italy. Part of a nature reserve, the powdery white-sand beach ...

Located south of Bari on the Adriatic Coast ... Monopoli is a gateway to some of the best stretches of sandy beaches to be found in Italy. In the cooler months it’s worth taking a promenade ...

With nearly 5,000 miles of coastline, Italy and its islands are home to hundreds of beautiful beaches, though they may not be the typical sandy spots ... are by far the best time to visit Italy's ...

Italy’s long and ... enjoy one of the country’s best beaches, Located on the western part of the Italian Riviera, not far from Alassio, Laigueglia has a long sandy beach, easily accessible ...