Best beaches in Calabria
The best beaches in Calabria, on the coast of Italy — 4 shores from Spiaggia della Rotonda to Spiaggia di Grotticelle, each with its water temperature, sand, best season and swimming. Ranked by fame and mapped on the interactive globe.
The warmest sea in Calabria is ~27°C, at Spiaggia della Rotonda, in season around Jun-Sep. Across its 4 beaches on Beachmap the sea averages ~27°C in the warm season.
Spiaggia della RotondaTropea, Calabria, Italy
Tropea BeachTropea, Calabria, Italy- Spiaggia dell'ArcomagnoSan Nicola Arcella, Calabria, Italy
Spiaggia di GrotticelleCapo Vaticano, Calabria, Italy
When to visit beaches in Calabria
Most of the 4 beaches listed in Calabria are at their best June to September, with the season peaking in July. In the warm season the sea sits at about 27°C across the listed beaches.
Choosing a beach in Calabria
For calm, family-friendly swimming, start with Spiaggia della Rotonda or Spiaggia dell'Arcomagno; for white sand head to Spiaggia della Rotonda or Spiaggia di Grotticelle; and 1 of the 4 hold Blue Flag status.
More of Italy
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- Best beaches in Sardinia · 16
- Best beaches in Sicily · 10
- Best beaches in Amalfi Coast · 3
- Best beaches in Puglia · 8
- Best beaches in Liguria · 4
- Best beaches in Tuscany · 5
Beaches in Calabria: frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit beaches in Calabria?
The season in Calabria runs June to September, with July the peak. July and August are warmest but busiest; June and September are quieter and cheaper.
How warm is the sea in Calabria?
In the warm season the sea at the beaches listed in Calabria sits at about 27°C.
Does Calabria have Blue Flag beaches?
Yes, 1 of them, including Tropea Beach; the award covers bathing-water quality, safety and facilities.
Are there white-sand beaches in Calabria?
Yes — 2 of the listed beaches have white sand, led by Spiaggia della Rotonda and Spiaggia di Grotticelle.
Which beach in Calabria is best for families?
Spiaggia della Rotonda — calm and shallow, with no surf to worry about; Spiaggia dell'Arcomagno is a strong runner-up.