Best Pebble Beaches in the Amalfi Coast and Campania
We rank the 8 pebble beaches in the Amalfi Coast and Campania. Baia del Buondormire, Palinuro (Italy) comes first with 4.6 / 5, followed by Cala Bianca, Marina di Camerota, Marina di Praia.
The sea reaches about 24 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 3 of the 8 have easy access, and 6 are hidden gems.
1Baia 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.
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.
3Marina 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.
4Mingardo 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.
5Fornillo 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.
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.
8Marina Grande Beach
Marina Grande, Sorrento, Campania · 4.1 / 5 · Moderate access · about 24 °CA small public beach of volcanic sand and rocks beside the old fishing harbour of Marina Grande in Sorrento, with colourful houses and restaurants around it.
Quick comparison
| # | Beach | Country | Score | Water | Best season | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baia del Buondormire, Palinuro | Italy | 4.6 | 24 °C | June–September | Challenging |
| 2 | Cala Bianca, Marina di Camerota | Italy | 4.5 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 3 | Marina di Praia | Italy | 4.5 | 24 °C | May–September | Moderate |
| 4 | Mingardo Beach | Italy | 4.5 | 23 °C | June–September | Moderate |
| 5 | Fornillo Beach | Italy | 4.4 | 24 °C | May–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 | Marina Grande Beach | Italy | 4.1 | 24 °C | June–September | Moderate |
How we picked these beaches
Included when the shoreline is mostly of this type, then ranked by our editorial score. See how we rate beaches for the full method.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the top-rated pebble beaches in the Amalfi Coast and Campania?
Our top three are Baia del Buondormire, Palinuro (4.6 out of 5), Cala Bianca, Marina di Camerota (4.5 out of 5), Marina di Praia (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 have easy access. The others need a walk, stairs or a rougher road, so check the access note on each page.