Best Beaches with Sunbeds in the Amalfi Coast and Campania
We rank the 8 beaches with sunbeds and umbrellas in the Amalfi Coast and Campania. Spiaggia Grande (Italy) comes first with 4.7 / 5, followed by Marina di Praia, Fornillo Beach.
The sea reaches about 25 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 6 of the 8 have easy access, and 3 are hidden gems.
1Spiaggia Grande
Amalfi Coast, Italy · 4.7 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °CNestled beneath the pastel-coloured cliffside village of Positano — one of the most dramatic and romantic settings in Europe.
2Marina di Praia
Praiano, Amalfi Coast · 4.5 / 5 · Moderate access · about 24 °CA small pebbly cove at the bottom of a steep gorge, with a pretty old fishing hamlet, a few restaurants and a sea that is deep blue and very clear.
3Fornillo Beach
Positano, Amalfi Coast · 4.4 / 5 · Moderate access · about 24 °CA pebbly beach in a small bay west of Positano town, calmer and less crowded than Spiaggia Grande.
4Marina del Cantone Beach, Nerano
Marina del Cantone, Massa Lubrense, Campania · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CMarina del Cantone is a small fishing hamlet at the end of the Sorrento peninsula, with a beach of pebbles and a few boats on the shore.
5Spiaggia dei Maronti
Ischia, Campania · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CA long beach of dark volcanic sand on the south coast of Ischia, backed by cliffs, with views along the coast and plenty of space.
6Acciaroli Beach, Cilento
Acciaroli, Pollica, Salerno, Campania · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CAcciaroli is a quiet fishing village on the Cilento coast of Campania, with a harbour, a small beach of sand and fine pebbles and clear water.
7Citara Beach, Ischia
Citara, Forio, Ischia · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CCitara is a long beach of dark volcanic sand on the west coast of Ischia, near Forio, known for the thermal baths of the Poseidon gardens and for sunsets over the sea.
8Trentova Beach, Agropoli
Trentova, Agropoli, Salerno, Campania · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CTrentova is a long beach of sand and fine pebbles south of Agropoli on the Cilento coast of Campania, with a gentle slope into the sea.
Quick comparison
| # | Beach | Country | Score | Water | Best season | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spiaggia Grande | Italy | 4.7 | 23 °C | May–October | Easy |
| 2 | Marina di Praia | Italy | 4.5 | 24 °C | May–September | Moderate |
| 3 | Fornillo Beach | Italy | 4.4 | 24 °C | May–September | Moderate |
| 4 | Marina del Cantone Beach, Nerano | Italy | 4.4 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 5 | Spiaggia dei Maronti | Italy | 4.4 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 6 | Acciaroli Beach, Cilento | Italy | 4.3 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 7 | Citara Beach, Ischia | Italy | 4.3 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 8 | Trentova Beach, Agropoli | Italy | 4.3 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
How we picked these beaches
Included when our practical info says sunbeds or umbrellas can be rented on or next to the beach, then ranked by editorial score. Prices change each season, so confirm locally. See how we rate beaches for the full method.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the top-rated beaches with sunbeds and umbrellas in the Amalfi Coast and Campania?
Our top three are Spiaggia Grande (4.7 out of 5), Marina di Praia (4.5 out of 5), Fornillo Beach (4.4 out of 5). Scores are editorial ratings from the EuroShores team.
When is the best time to visit these beaches?
Most are at their best from June to September. Water temperatures average about 25 degrees C in season. Each beach page lists its exact season.
Which of these beaches are easiest to reach?
Spiaggia Grande, Marina del Cantone Beach, Nerano, Spiaggia dei Maronti, Acciaroli Beach, Cilento, Citara Beach, Ischia and 1 more have easy access. The others need a walk, stairs or a rougher road, so check the access note on each page.
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