Best Pebble Beaches in Liguria
We rank the 9 pebble beaches in Liguria. Paraggi Beach (Italy) comes first with 4.5 / 5, followed by Bonassola Beach, Liguria, Camogli Beach.
The sea reaches about 24 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 8 of the 9 have easy access, and 3 are hidden gems.
1Paraggi Beach
Paraggi, Santa Margherita Ligure, Liguria · 4.5 / 5 · Moderate access · about 24 °CA small sheltered bay on the Portofino coast, framed by pastel houses and wooded hills.
2Bonassola Beach, Liguria
Bonassola, La Spezia, Liguria · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CBonassola is a small seaside village on the Ligurian coast, a short drive from the Cinque Terre, with a beach of pebbles and coarse sand.
3Camogli Beach
Camogli, Liguria · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CA curved pebble beach beneath the tall pastel houses and basilica of Camogli.
4Fiascherino Beach
Fiascherino, Lerici, Liguria · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 22 °CA small cove on the Gulf of La Spezia between Lerici and Tellaro.
5Bergeggi Beach, Liguria
Bergeggi, Savona, Liguria · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CBergeggi is a small village on the Ligurian coast with a pebble beach facing the island of Bergeggi, a protected marine reserve with clear water for snorkelling.
6Lerici Beach, Liguria
Lerici, La Spezia, Liguria · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CLerici is a colourful harbour town on the Gulf of La Spezia, known as the Gulf of Poets, with a small beach of sand and pebbles below a medieval castle.
7Noli Beach, Liguria
Noli, Savona, Liguria · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CNoli is a small medieval seaside town on the Ligurian Riviera, with a beach of sand and pebbles below the old walls and towers.
8Monterosso al Mare
Monterosso al Mare, Cinque Terre, Liguria · 4.2 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CThe main beach of the Cinque Terre, at Fegina below the village of Monterosso.
9Spiaggia di Sanremo
Sanremo, Liguria · 4.1 / 5 · Easy access · about 22 °CSanremo has several public beaches of pebbles and sand along its Riviera coast, with calm water and palm trees on the promenade.
Quick comparison
| # | Beach | Country | Score | Water | Best season | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paraggi Beach | Italy | 4.5 | 24 °C | June–September | Moderate |
| 2 | Bonassola Beach, Liguria | Italy | 4.4 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 3 | Camogli Beach | Italy | 4.4 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 4 | Fiascherino Beach | Italy | 4.4 | 22 °C | May–September | Easy |
| 5 | Bergeggi Beach, Liguria | Italy | 4.3 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 6 | Lerici Beach, Liguria | Italy | 4.3 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 7 | Noli Beach, Liguria | Italy | 4.3 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 8 | Monterosso al Mare | Italy | 4.2 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 9 | Spiaggia di Sanremo | Italy | 4.1 | 22 °C | June–September | Easy |
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 Liguria?
Our top three are Paraggi Beach (4.5 out of 5), Bonassola Beach, Liguria (4.4 out of 5), Camogli 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 24 degrees C in season. Each beach page lists its exact season.
Which of these beaches are easiest to reach?
Bonassola Beach, Liguria, Camogli Beach, Fiascherino Beach, Bergeggi Beach, Liguria, Lerici Beach, Liguria and 3 more have easy access. The others need a walk, stairs or a rougher road, so check the access note on each page.