Hidden Gem Beaches in the Amalfi Coast and Campania
We rank the 8 hidden gem beaches in the Amalfi Coast and Campania. Baia di Ieranto (Italy) comes first with 4.7 / 5, followed by Baia del Buondormire, Palinuro, Cala Bianca, Marina di Camerota.
The sea reaches about 24 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 4 of the 8 have easy access, and 8 are hidden gems.
1Baia di Ieranto
Massa Lubrense, Campania · 4.7 / 5 · Challenging access · about 24 °CA secluded cove on the Sorrentine peninsula, set between steep rocky headlands with deep turquoise water and a rugged, unspoilt shoreline.
2Baia del Buondormire, Palinuro
Capo Palinuro, Cilento, Campania · 4.6 / 5 · Challenging access · about 24 °CBaia del Buondormire is a small bay of clear turquoise water on Capo Palinuro, in the Cilento coast of Campania, enclosed by tall cliffs and rocks.
3Cala 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.
4Marina 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.
5Mingardo Beach
Marina di Camerota, Campania · 4.5 / 5 · Moderate access · about 23 °CA quiet cove of small pebbles and clear water on the Cilento coast, set between green cliffs near Marina di Camerota.
6Fornillo 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.
7Marina 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.
8Acciaroli 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.
Quick comparison
| # | Beach | Country | Score | Water | Best season | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baia di Ieranto | Italy | 4.7 | 24 °C | June–September | Challenging |
| 2 | Baia del Buondormire, Palinuro | Italy | 4.6 | 24 °C | June–September | Challenging |
| 3 | Cala Bianca, Marina di Camerota | Italy | 4.5 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 4 | Marina di Praia | Italy | 4.5 | 24 °C | May–September | Moderate |
| 5 | Mingardo Beach | Italy | 4.5 | 23 °C | June–September | Moderate |
| 6 | Fornillo Beach, Positano | Italy | 4.4 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 7 | Marina del Cantone Beach, Nerano | Italy | 4.4 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 8 | Acciaroli Beach, Cilento | Italy | 4.3 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
How we picked these beaches
Included when we flag the beach as a hidden gem, meaning it is quieter than the headline beaches nearby, then ranked by editorial score. See how we rate beaches for the full method.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the top-rated hidden gem beaches in the Amalfi Coast and Campania?
Our top three are Baia di Ieranto (4.7 out of 5), Baia del Buondormire, Palinuro (4.6 out of 5), Cala Bianca, Marina di Camerota (4.5 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 24 degrees C in season. Each beach page lists its exact season.
Which of these beaches are easiest to reach?
Cala Bianca, Marina di Camerota, Fornillo Beach, Positano, Marina del Cantone Beach, Nerano, Acciaroli Beach, Cilento 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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