10 Best Beaches on the Amalfi Coast

Marina Grande is practically the centre of the Amalfi Coast and is the main beach on the coastline. Located right across from the Piazza Duomo, this beach is in front of the centre of town and runs 184 metres long and 40 metres wide.

It’s recognizable for the brightly coloured beach umbrellas and sunbeds positioned in front of the glittering shoreline. These are for rent, as are towels, shower areas and other amenities. If you walk further down the beach, you’ll see other vacationers lounging on their beach towels on the rocky sand to avoid having to rent umbrellas and chairs. As this is the most popular beach, it can get quite crowded. But there is ample space, and if you go early enough, you can surely nab a spot.

This beautiful beach is one of the few on the Amalfi Coast facing west, which means it remains bathed in sunlight longer than most of the other beaches in the region. It’s the perfect choice for winding down in front of a truly gorgeous sunset, after a long day of sightseeing.

It’s a bit of walk down to the beach, though – about 400 steep steps, making it an unsuitable choice for visitors who can’t make the descent. Even so, the beach is also accessible by elevator from nearby resorts. If you get there early, there are usually sunbeds and umbrellas available. What makes this beach unique and a popular choice among the younger tourists is the lively atmosphere. The guests of Gavitella enjoy live music and regular fun watermelon slicing (using sabres) on the shore.

Just 5 minutes away from Solerno, this young beach was created in the 1950s by a flood, which submerged the coast and created a stretch of sandy, pebbled seabed. Today, the beach offers panoramic views of the stunning Amalfi Coast and colourful pastel-hued hillside town above. It’s a popular holiday spot for families who enjoy the picturesque surroundings and clear waters.

The beach has a private establishment on one side with spaces for rent and a free public area on the other.

Lido Delle Sirene or Mermaid Beach is close to the harbour and Marina Grande beach. Not usually as crowded as the Marina Grande, this beach still has stunning ocean views and beach services with changing rooms, showers and food readily available.

Even so, this beach’s shoreline is rockier than the Marina Grande, so proper footwear is advised for strolling on the shore and swimming. A café overlooks the beach serving sandwiches, pasta, bruschetta and other Italian dishes.

This popular beach is located just at the edge of where the Amalfi Coast meets the Gulf of Sorrento. The Marina Cantone used to be an old fishing borgo. Now it welcomes tourists regularly to enjoy the clear and clean waters of the cove.

The beach is accessible by car with a parking garage conveniently located beside the entrance. However, the beach is rocky as well, so be sure to bring water shoes.

This little beach in between the Marina Grande and Mermaid Beach is located beside a restaurant of the same name and offers a small beach area and deck with umbrellas, sunbeds, and snacks and drinks.

The water is remarkably clear, and the beach is a popular spot for families as the deck offers ample shade for beachgoers. The water is also shallower and calmer, making it perfect for children.

Fornillo Cove is a small pebble-stone beach in Positano with a café and restaurants nearby offering salads, beer and light Italian fare. With the main beach of Positano, Spiaggia Grande, always full to overflowing in the summer, the Fornillo Cove is a quieter alternative for visitors looking for a relaxing afternoon. The beach has 3 private beach clubs and a cove that beachgoers can enjoy free of charge.

Interestingly, Fornillo Cove used to be a nudist beach, and some individuals still arrive or sunbathe topless here.