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Best Beaches in Italy in October

We rank the 9 beaches to visit in Italy in October. Spiaggia dei Conigli (Italy) comes first with 4.8 / 5, followed by Cala Luna, Porto Giunco.

The sea reaches about 23 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from May to October. 5 of the 9 have easy access, and 2 are hidden gems.

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Spiaggia dei Conigli, Lampedusa, Sicily, Italy

1Spiaggia dei Conigli

Lampedusa, Sicily, Italy · 4.8 / 5 · Moderate access · about 25 °C

A sweep of pale sand and shallow turquoise water on Lampedusa, set inside a nature reserve and often counted among the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean.

Cala Luna, Gulf of Orosei, Sardinia, Italy

2Cala Luna

Gulf of Orosei, Sardinia, Italy · 4.7 / 5 · Challenging access · about 22 °C

A crescent of pale pebbles and coarse sand between limestone cliffs, with caves along the back and a freshwater pond behind the beach.

3Porto Giunco

Villasimius, Sardinia · 4.7 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °C

A wide sandy beach in the south-east of Sardinia, with an old watchtower on the headland and a lagoon behind.

4Spiaggia Grande

Amalfi Coast, Italy · 4.7 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °C

Nestled beneath the pastel-coloured cliffside village of Positano — one of the most dramatic and romantic settings in Europe.

Calamosche Beach, Vendicari, Noto, Sicily

5Calamosche Beach

Vendicari, Noto, Sicily · 4.6 / 5 · Moderate access · about 24 °C

A small sandy cove between rocky headlands inside the Vendicari nature reserve on the south-east coast of Sicily.

6Punta Molentis

Villasimius, Sardinia · 4.6 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °C

A small beach of pale sand and clear shallow water near Villasimius, between low granite rocks.

Scala dei Turchi, Realmonte, Sicily, Italy

7Scala dei Turchi

Realmonte, Sicily, Italy · 4.6 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A dazzling white marl cliff carved into giant steps above a small sandy beach on the south coast of Sicily, near Agrigento.

Spiaggia di Piscinas, Arbus, Costa Verde, Sardinia

8Spiaggia di Piscinas

Arbus, Costa Verde, Sardinia · 4.6 / 5 · Moderate access · about 22 °C

A wild, long beach backed by some of the tallest sand dunes in Europe, on the Costa Verde of south-west Sardinia.

Sa Colonia Beach, Chia, Domus de Maria, Sardinia

9Sa Colonia Beach

Chia, Domus de Maria, Sardinia · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A sandy beach at Chia on the south coast of Sardinia, with a coastal lagoon behind it where pink flamingos sometimes feed.

Quick comparison

#	Beach	Country	Score	Water	Best season	Access
1	Spiaggia dei Conigli	Italy	4.8	25 °C	June–October	Moderate
2	Cala Luna	Italy	4.7	22 °C	May–October	Challenging
3	Porto Giunco	Italy	4.7	23 °C	May–October	Easy
4	Spiaggia Grande	Italy	4.7	23 °C	May–October	Easy
5	Calamosche Beach	Italy	4.6	24 °C	May–October	Moderate
6	Punta Molentis	Italy	4.6	23 °C	May–October	Easy
7	Scala dei Turchi	Italy	4.6	24 °C	May–October	Easy
8	Spiaggia di Piscinas	Italy	4.6	22 °C	May–October	Moderate
9	Sa Colonia Beach	Italy	4.5	24 °C	May–October	Easy

How we picked these beaches

Included when the beach usual swimming season covers the month, then ranked by editorial score. See how we rate beaches for the full method.

Frequently asked questions

Which are the top-rated beaches to visit in Italy in October?

Our top three are Spiaggia dei Conigli (4.8 out of 5), Cala Luna (4.7 out of 5), Porto Giunco (4.7 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 May to October. Water temperatures average about 23 degrees C in season. Each beach page lists its exact season.

Which of these beaches are easiest to reach?

Porto Giunco, Spiaggia Grande, Punta Molentis, Scala dei Turchi, Sa Colonia Beach 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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