Best Beaches in Liguria
15 hand-picked beaches in Liguria, ranked by our editors. Top pick: Baia del Silenzio (4.5 / 5).
Baia del Silenzio
Sestri Levante, Liguria, Italy · Sheltered Ligurian Bay · 4.5 / 5
Paraggi Beach
Paraggi, Santa Margherita Ligure, Liguria · Small Portofino-coast bay of sand and fine pebbles · 4.5 / 5
Camogli Beach
Camogli, Liguria · Pebble beach below a pastel fishing village · 4.4 / 5
Fiascherino Beach
Fiascherino, Lerici, Liguria · Small bay on the Gulf of Poets · 4.4 / 5
Spiaggia di Alassio
Alassio, Liguria · Golden sand on the Riviera delle Palme · 4.4 / 5
Spiaggia di Finale Ligure
Finale Ligure, Liguria · Sand and pebble beach with Ligurian cliffs behind · 4.4 / 5
Varigotti Beach, Liguria
Varigotti, Finale Ligure, Liguria · Fishermen houses behind a sandy beach on the Riviera di Ponente · 4.4 / 5
Bonassola Beach, Liguria
Bonassola, La Spezia, Liguria · Small pebble beach near the Cinque Terre in Liguria · 4.4 / 5
Levanto Beach
Levanto, Liguria · Wide sand-and-pebble beach near the Cinque Terre · 4.3 / 5
Noli Beach, Liguria
Noli, Savona, Liguria · Fishermen beach below a medieval tower on the Ligurian coast · 4.3 / 5
Lerici Beach, Liguria
Lerici, La Spezia, Liguria · Pebble beach and castle in the Gulf of Poets · 4.3 / 5
Bergeggi Beach, Liguria
Bergeggi, Savona, Liguria · Pebble cove facing a marine reserve island · 4.3 / 5
Monterosso al Mare
Monterosso al Mare, Cinque Terre, Liguria · Cinque Terre village beach by the train station · 4.2 / 5
Spiaggia di Varazze
Varazze, Liguria · Long Ligurian beach under green hills · 4.2 / 5
Spiaggia di Sanremo
Sanremo, Liguria · Riviera pebble beach below the Corso Imperatrice · 4.1 / 5About beaches in Liguria
Liguria, the Italian Riviera, has small pebble beaches, colourful fishing villages and steep green hills falling to the sea. The Cinque Terre and Portofino are the best-known areas, with swimming from rocks and tiny coves.
When to go
June to September is the swimming season. Spring is good for walking the coastal paths, but the sea is still cool.
Getting around
Trains and ferries are the best way to travel, and cars are discouraged in the villages. Many beaches are small and use paid lidos in summer.
Easiest beaches to reach
Baia del Silenzio, Camogli Beach, Fiascherino Beach, Spiaggia di Alassio.
Quieter hidden gems
Fiascherino Beach, Bonassola Beach, Liguria, Noli Beach, Liguria.
All beaches at a glance
- Baia del Silenzio: best June–September, water about 22 degrees C, access easy.
- Paraggi Beach: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access moderate.
- Camogli Beach: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
- Fiascherino Beach: best May–September, water about 22 degrees C, access easy.
- Spiaggia di Alassio: best June–September, water about 22 degrees C, access easy.
- Spiaggia di Finale Ligure: best June–September, water about 23 degrees C, access easy.
- Varigotti Beach, Liguria: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
- Bonassola Beach, Liguria: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
- Levanto Beach: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
- Noli Beach, Liguria: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
- Lerici Beach, Liguria: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
- Bergeggi Beach, Liguria: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
- Monterosso al Mare: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
- Spiaggia di Varazze: best June–September, water about 23 degrees C, access easy.
- Spiaggia di Sanremo: best June–September, water about 22 degrees C, access easy.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit the beaches in Liguria?
June to September is the swimming season. Spring is good for walking the coastal paths, but the sea is still cool.
Which beaches in Liguria are easiest to reach?
The easiest access is at Baia del Silenzio, Camogli Beach, Fiascherino Beach, Spiaggia di Alassio. Check each beach page for parking and facilities.
Do I need a car for the beaches in Liguria?
Trains and ferries are the best way to travel, and cars are discouraged in the villages. Many beaches are small and use paid lidos in summer.
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