Italy’s Mediterranean climate is ideal for the bougainvilleas blooming in the country’s loveliest beach towns, where the sea provides a refreshing respite during the sweltering summers.

TripAdvisor's 2025 Traveler's Choice Awards ranked the best beaches in Europe and the top Italian beach is a gem in Sicily. There’s nothing quite like summer in Italy.

Italy has once again proven itself as one of Europe’s top coastal destinations. According to the 2025 European Best Destination ranking, three stunning beaches in Sardinia have been named among ...

Key Takeaway TripAdvisor's 2025 Traveler's Choice Awards ranked the best beaches in Europe and the top Italian beach is a gem in Sicily. There’s nothing quite like summer in Italy.

Best viewpoint: Cala Mariolu as you arrive by boat — a fringe of fine, white shingle beneath cliffs lapped by sapphire shallows. 5. Atrani, Campania It’s the Amalfi coast, but not as you know it.

Global competition is steep, with 49 of the top 50 beaches located outside the U.S., including the top-ranked Cala Goloritze in Italy, making many of the world's best beach destinations ...