Easiest Beaches to Reach in the Amalfi Coast and Campania
We rank the 8 easy-access beaches in the Amalfi Coast and Campania. Spiaggia Grande (Italy) comes first with 4.7 / 5, followed by Cala Bianca, Marina di Camerota, Fornillo Beach, Positano.
The sea reaches about 25 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 8 of the 8 have easy access, and 4 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.
2Cala Bianca, Marina di Camerota
Marina di Camerota, Cilento, Campania · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CCala Bianca is a small cove of white pebbles and clear green water on the Cilento coast, south of Marina di Camerota, with an old watchtower on the rocks above.
3Fornillo Beach, Positano
Fornillo, Positano, Amalfi Coast · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CFornillo is a pebble beach on the Amalfi Coast, reached on foot from the centre of Positano along a short path.
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 | Cala Bianca, Marina di Camerota | Italy | 4.5 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 3 | Fornillo Beach, Positano | Italy | 4.4 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 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 access rating is Easy (a short, flat walk or direct road access), then ranked by editorial score. See how we rate beaches for the full method.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the top-rated easy-access beaches in the Amalfi Coast and Campania?
Our top three are Spiaggia Grande (4.7 out of 5), Cala Bianca, Marina di Camerota (4.5 out of 5), Fornillo Beach, Positano (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, Cala Bianca, Marina di Camerota, Fornillo Beach, Positano, Marina del Cantone Beach, Nerano, Spiaggia dei Maronti and 3 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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