Best Beaches in the Amalfi Coast and Campania
14 hand-picked beaches in the Amalfi Coast and Campania, ranked by our editors. Top pick: Spiaggia Grande (4.7 / 5).
Spiaggia Grande
Amalfi Coast, Italy · Mixed Beach · 4.7 / 5
Baia di Ieranto
Massa Lubrense, Campania · Secluded turquoise cove below steep cliffs · 4.7 / 5
Baia del Buondormire, Palinuro
Capo Palinuro, Cilento, Campania · Small turquoise bay between cliffs on Capo Palinuro · 4.6 / 5
Mingardo Beach
Marina di Camerota, Campania · Pebble cove below Capo Palinuro cliffs · 4.5 / 5
Marina di Praia
Praiano, Amalfi Coast · Tiny cove tucked between cliffs on the Amalfi Coast · 4.5 / 5
Cala Bianca, Marina di Camerota
Marina di Camerota, Cilento, Campania · White pebble cove with a watchtower in Cilento · 4.5 / 5
Spiaggia dei Maronti
Ischia, Campania · Long dark-sand beach on the south coast of Ischia · 4.4 / 5
Fornillo Beach
Positano, Amalfi Coast · Quieter Positano beach reached by a coastal path · 4.4 / 5
Fornillo Beach, Positano
Fornillo, Positano, Amalfi Coast · Quieter pebble beach on the Amalfi Coast beside Positano · 4.4 / 5
Marina del Cantone Beach, Nerano
Marina del Cantone, Massa Lubrense, Campania · Small pebble beach beside a tiny fishing harbour near Capri · 4.4 / 5
Citara Beach, Ischia
Citara, Forio, Ischia · Long dark-sand beach with thermal baths and sunsets · 4.3 / 5
Acciaroli Beach, Cilento
Acciaroli, Pollica, Salerno, Campania · Small fishing village beach on the Cilento coast · 4.3 / 5
Trentova Beach, Agropoli
Trentova, Agropoli, Salerno, Campania · Long sandy beach south of Agropoli in the Cilento · 4.3 / 5
Marina Grande Beach
Marina Grande, Sorrento, Campania · Small beach by a colourful fishing harbour · 4.1 / 5About beaches in the Amalfi Coast and Campania
The Amalfi Coast and wider Campania combine steep cliffs, small pebble beaches and island bays around Capri, Ischia and Procida. Beaches here are often small and tucked below villages, with colourful views.
When to go
May to September is the beach season. July and August are the busiest, so early mornings and shoulder months work best.
Getting around
Boats and ferries are often easier than driving on the narrow coast road. Many small beaches are managed by paid lidos, so expect to pay for sunbeds in summer.
Easiest beaches to reach
Spiaggia Grande, Cala Bianca, Marina di Camerota, Spiaggia dei Maronti, Fornillo Beach, Positano.
Quieter hidden gems
Baia di Ieranto, Baia del Buondormire, Palinuro, Mingardo Beach, Marina di Praia.
All beaches at a glance
- Spiaggia Grande: best May–October, water about 23 degrees C, access easy.
- Baia di Ieranto: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access challenging.
- Baia del Buondormire, Palinuro: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access challenging.
- Mingardo Beach: best June–September, water about 23 degrees C, access moderate.
- Marina di Praia: best May–September, water about 24 degrees C, access moderate.
- Cala Bianca, Marina di Camerota: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
- Spiaggia dei Maronti: best June–September, water about 25 degrees C, access easy.
- Fornillo Beach: best May–September, water about 24 degrees C, access moderate.
- Fornillo Beach, Positano: best June–September, water about 25 degrees C, access easy.
- Marina del Cantone Beach, Nerano: best June–September, water about 25 degrees C, access easy.
- Citara Beach, Ischia: best June–September, water about 25 degrees C, access easy.
- Acciaroli Beach, Cilento: best June–September, water about 25 degrees C, access easy.
- Trentova Beach, Agropoli: best June–September, water about 25 degrees C, access easy.
- Marina Grande Beach: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access moderate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit the beaches in the Amalfi Coast and Campania?
May to September is the beach season. July and August are the busiest, so early mornings and shoulder months work best.
Which beaches in the Amalfi Coast and Campania are easiest to reach?
The easiest access is at Spiaggia Grande, Cala Bianca, Marina di Camerota, Spiaggia dei Maronti, Fornillo Beach, Positano. Check each beach page for parking and facilities.
Do I need a car for the beaches in the Amalfi Coast and Campania?
Boats and ferries are often easier than driving on the narrow coast road. Many small beaches are managed by paid lidos, so expect to pay for sunbeds in summer.
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