Beach access Curated Estimated
Every beach carries a Beach Access Score from 1–10 for how easy it is to actually get there and settle in. Take the DNA quiz for personal matches. Where we don't have verified information we say so rather than guessing.
Sorted by Match Score, then Beach Access
Costa Smeralda · Italy
Water is about 5 minutes from the access point · Parking about 400 m away
Watch out: Timed entry ticket and daily visitor cap in summer
Polignano a Mare & Puglia · Italy
Water is about 5 minutes from the access point · Reachable by public transport
Watch out: Stairs on the way down · Steep path
Costa Smeralda · Italy
Water is about 5 minutes from the access point · Parking about 300 m away
Watch out: Summer access fee and daily cap
Portofino & Genoa · Italy
Water is a step from the access point · Reachable by public transport
Watch out: Limited parking · Private beach-club rates in summer
Taormina, Sicily · Italy
Roughly a 10-minute walk from the drop-off · Reachable by public transport
Watch out: Stairs on the way down · Steep path
Palermo · Italy
Water is a step from the access point · Parking about 200 m away
Palermo · Italy
Water is about 3 minutes from the access point · Parking about 250 m away
Cinque Terre · Italy
Water is about 3 minutes from the access point · Reachable by public transport
Watch out: Limited parking
Lecce & Salento · Italy
Water is about 3 minutes from the access point · Parking about 200 m away
Lecce & Salento · Italy
Roughly a 15-minute walk from the drop-off · Parking about 900 m away
Costa Smeralda · Italy
Roughly a 12-minute walk from the drop-off
Watch out: Steep path · Limited parking
Cinque Terre · Italy
Water is about 5 minutes from the access point · Reachable by public transport
Watch out: Stairs on the way down · No parking at the access point
Cala Goloritzé · Italy
Access details unavailable
Watch out: Demanding terrain to reach the shore · Boat access only
Aeolian Islands · Italy
Roughly a 12-minute walk from the drop-off
Watch out: Stairs on the way down · Steep path
Amalfi Coast · Italy
Roughly a 6-minute walk from the drop-off · Reachable by public transport
Watch out: Stairs on the way down · Steep path
Capri · Italy
Roughly a 8-minute walk from the drop-off · Reachable by public transport
Watch out: Stairs on the way down · Steep path
Capri · Italy
Facilities on site: toilets, showers, changing facilities, sunbeds & umbrellas
Watch out: About a 20-minute walk in · Stairs on the way down
Amalfi Coast · Italy
Roughly a 10-minute walk from the drop-off
Watch out: Stairs on the way down · Steep path