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10 Of The Most Instagrammable Italian Beaches

Bucket lists at the ready! - by Francesca Wallace
  • 25 Mar 2019
10 Of The Most Instagrammable Italian Beaches

Travelling to Italy for a holiday might be filled with fresh pasta, enviable shopping and lots of Aperol, but it just isn’t complete without a visit to one (or a few) of the country’s many beaches. 

Whether it's one of the Mediterranean's famously blue swimming holes below limestone cliffs or the Adriatic's long stretches of sand, some of the best beaches in Europe can be found on Italy's coastline. From crystal clear waters in Sardinia to the calm waters of Cinque Terre, the beautiful beaches of the Italian coast are definitely a good reason to get away from your desk and onto a plane, stat. Below, we've rounded up 10 of our favourites, complete with golden sand, sand beaches, blue waters and Instagrammable rock formations. You can thank us later! 

1. Via Krupp Capri

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Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations 🌍📸 #memories #lastsummer

The original hiking road might be closed, but the view from above is worth the trip.

2. Cinque Terre

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On a trip to the colorful seaside villages of Cinque Terre, would you start by doing a little cliffside hiking, checking out the local vineyards, or dining on the area's fresh seafood? Comment below to let us know! (📷: @donquiellumbera_ 📍: Cinque Terre)

Featuring five gorgeous seaside villages, Cinque Terre is famously photogenic — for a reason.

3. Positano, Amalfi Coast

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SUNDAY, MARCH 24th 😍 -Why don't you come down to Positano on the Amalfi Coast?! -It is one of the fine places in Italy!! Email us: amalfiboatexcursions@gmail.com #amalfiboatexcursions #virtuoso #positano #italy #summer #amalficoast #sun #sea #igersamalficoast #travel #best_amalficoast #speedboat #swim #blue #watercolor #alluring_amalficoast #photographer #nofilter #vacation #ig_amalficoast #best_amalficoast #luxurytraveller #positanocoast #instabeauty #instacool #summer2019 #yatchlife #destination_amalficoast #ig_italy

The most famous of all Italian coastal towns, Positano has the views, the hotels and the pasta to make all your wildest Instagram dreams come true. 

4. Polignano a Mare, Puglia

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Life is simple...just add water 🌊 #puglia #italy #sea #travelsolo #wanderlust

The new Positano, this tiny beach in Puglia has become something of an Instagram sensation. Get there early or miss out on a spot on the beach! 

5. Chia Beach, Sardinia

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#chiabeach #sardinia #sardegna #italy #nature #beauty

Sardinia is known for its whiter-than-white sand and turquoise water, and Chia Beach combines it all.

6. San Fruttuoso, Liguria

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Marzo come Agosto. ☀️📍 #trekkingday

Only accessible by foot, you’ve got to really work to get this shot. 

7. Furore Beach, Amalfi Coast

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⁣ 💘 The best things in life happen unexpectedly . 📷 Gorgeous shot at Furore by @cristinagheiceanu #repost ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ Countdown to #Summer2019 #PositanoEssentiae 🐬⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ ⁣#PositanoEssentiae #VilleTreVille ladolcevita #AmalfiCoast #Amalfi #Capri #PositanoItaly #Italy #estateapositano #positanovibes #positanocoast #beauty #travelinstyle #girlslovetravel #beautiful #welivetoexplore #travelgram #passionpassport #shetravels #CapriItaly #wonderful_places #roamtheplanet #bevisuallyinspired #madeinitaly #italianstyle #beautifuldestinations #wanderlust #wearetravelgirls⁣⁣

One of the smallest beaches on the Amalfi Coast, this hole-in-the cliffs beach looks out over an old archway, making the perfect backdrop (or prop) for a photo. 

8. San Vito Lo Capo, Sicily

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🌊 Voglia d'estate? Prenota la tua vacanza a #sanvitolocapo 📞Info 3382140783 oppure inviaci un'email su info@faroblusanvitolocapo.it - - #macari #couscousfest #vacanzeinsicilia #summerinsicily #sizilien #festivaldegliaquiloni #sea #sicilia #travelphotography #tourism #ig_italia #travelfamily #marecristallino #sunset #nature #savethenature #sky #riservadellozingaro

Kilometres of white sand and low rocks make this one serious destination. Come at sunset for the ultimate photo. 

9. Cala Goloritzé, Sardinia

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Cala Goloritzè, Baunei 🌊🇮🇹 #Sardegna . 📸 @ale_bilanc . . Follow @costadibaunei 👈 Hashtag #costadibaunei 👈 . #calagoloritzè #baunei #santamarianavarrese #sardinia #cerdeña #sardaigne #sardinien #magicaitalia #perfect_italia #visititaly #italytour #spiaggedasogno #ig_italia #destination_italy #sardegnaofficial #instasardegna #travelcommunity #beachesnresorts #discover_earthpix #bestvacationspix #best_italiansites #thebestdestinations #italian_places #italytravel #earthonlocation #destination_wow #awesome_photographers #visititalia

So beautiful it was named an UNESCO site, this famous Sardinian beach is one for the bucket list. 

10. Chiaia di Luna, Ponza

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🇮🇹 in tour con @imperatoretravel a #Ponza in un posto incantevole: #ChiaiaDiLuna 🇮🇹 Photo by: @italian_places

One of the most spectacular beaches in the Pontine Archipelago, Chiaia di Luna features a 328-foot volcanic rock wall, which makes for a spectacular photo. 

Francesca Wallace
Francesca Wallace
Francesca is a contributor to marie claire Australia. She can most likely be found eating a big bowl of fries (don’t forget the aioli!), watching something trashy on TV or spending all her money online shopping. She’s interviewed everyone from Nicole Kidman to Kendall Jenner but didn't get a single good photo.

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