Best Sandy Beaches in Liguria
We rank the 6 sandy beaches in Liguria. Baia del Silenzio (Italy) comes first with 4.5 / 5, followed by Spiaggia di Alassio, Spiaggia di Finale Ligure.
The sea reaches about 23 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 6 of the 6 have easy access.
1Baia del Silenzio
Sestri Levante, Liguria, Italy · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 22 °CA small sheltered bay of sand and pebbles beside the old town of Sestri Levante, with pastel houses and calm water.
2Spiaggia di Alassio
Alassio, Liguria · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 22 °CAlassio has a long beach of golden sand, one of the widest on the Ligurian coast, below a promenade of cafes and shops.
3Spiaggia di Finale Ligure
Finale Ligure, Liguria · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °CFinale Ligure has a long beach of sand and fine pebbles below the white limestone cliffs of the Ligurian hills.
4Varigotti Beach, Liguria
Varigotti, Finale Ligure, Liguria · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CVarigotti is a small seaside village on the Ligurian coast with pastel-coloured fishermen houses that face a long beach of fine sand.
5Levanto Beach
Levanto, Liguria · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CA wide bay of sand and pebbles in Levanto, a short train ride from the Cinque Terre.
6Spiaggia di Varazze
Varazze, Liguria · 4.2 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °CVarazze is a Ligurian resort town with a long beach of sand and fine gravel, backed by green hills and a seafront promenade.
Quick comparison
| # | Beach | Country | Score | Water | Best season | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baia del Silenzio | Italy | 4.5 | 22 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 2 | Spiaggia di Alassio | Italy | 4.4 | 22 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 3 | Spiaggia di Finale Ligure | Italy | 4.4 | 23 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 4 | Varigotti Beach, Liguria | Italy | 4.4 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 5 | Levanto Beach | Italy | 4.3 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 6 | Spiaggia di Varazze | Italy | 4.2 | 23 °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 sandy beaches in Liguria?
Our top three are Baia del Silenzio (4.5 out of 5), Spiaggia di Alassio (4.4 out of 5), Spiaggia di Finale Ligure (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 23 degrees C in season. Each beach page lists its exact season.
Which of these beaches are easiest to reach?
Baia del Silenzio, Spiaggia di Alassio, Spiaggia di Finale Ligure, Varigotti Beach, Liguria, Levanto Beach and 1 more have easy access. The others need a walk, stairs or a rougher road, so check the access note on each page.