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Condé Nast TravelerSep 15, 2026

The Best Beaches in Italy, From Sicily to Puglia

Whether you're headed for the shores of Sicily, Tuscany, or Liguria, here’s where to go, how to get there—and where to stay.

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Punta ProsciuttoSightBeach with crystalline water and fine sand.
La FiermontinaHotelStylish refuge in Lecce with vaulted ceilings.
Masseria Donna MengaHotelRomantic and refined luxury.
Elsewhere
Spiaggia dei ConigliSightLampedusa, ItalyBeach facing an islet originally named Rabit Island.
Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, PortofinoHotelPortofino, ItalyGorgeous, ultra-luxe stay with sea views.
La PelosaSightStintino, ItalyBeach beloved for its offshore castle and wading.
Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand HotelHotelAtrani, ItalyReimagined monastery stay with sea views.
Palazzo Ferraioli Hotel & Wellness CenterHotelAtrani, ItalyOffers sea views and a full-service spa.
San FruttuosoSuburbGenoa, ItalySecret bay reached by hiking or ferry.
Il Lecchio Luxury ResortHotelGenoa, ItalyElevated farm stay.
Scala dei TurchiSightAgrigento, ItalyRocky cliff with a beach of fiery bronze sands.
Villa Igiea, a Rocco Forte HotelHotelPalermo, ItalyGorgeous hotel in Palermo.
Verdura ResortHotelAgrigento, ItalyClassy stay with Mediterranean Sea views.
Scala Dei Turchi ResortHotelRealmonte, ItalySun-soaked stay in Realmonte.
Castello Aragonese d'IschiaSightIschia, ItalyCastle situated on an outcropping of rocks.
Spiaggia di CitaraSightForio, ItalyBeach with soft sand, clear waters, and verdant landscape.
Giardini Poseidon TermeSightForio, ItalyThermal bathing park with over 20 pools.
Semiramis Hotel de Charme IschiaHotelForio, ItalyColorful and close stay near Spiaggia di Citara.
Mezzatorre Hotel & Thermal SpaHotelForio, ItalyTop-tier and glamorous stay.
Villa Las Tronas Hotel & SpaHotelAlghero, ItalySaltwater pool and wellness treatments.
Park Hotel AsinaraHotelStintino, ItalySimple touch of luxury.
Cupola Bianca ResortHotelLampedusa, ItalyUnwinding in the pool or garden.
Sweet Dreams AirbnbHotelLampedusa, ItalyQuintessential Mediterranean rental.
Marasusa BeachSightTropea, ItalyHome to scenic cliffs, white sand, and clear waters.

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Condé Nast TravelerNov 10, 2025

Where to Go on Your Next Girls Trip

We asked well-traveled women to share their tried-and-true spots, and ended up with 14 picks from Puerto Rico to Puglia.

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Naturalis Bio Resort & SpaHotelLuxury hotel in Salento with a nurturing vibe.
Elsewhere
Taliesin WestAttractionScottsdale, United StatesFrank Lloyd Wright's former home and studio.
Andaz Scottsdale Resort & BungalowsHotelScottsdale, United StatesHotel with midcentury-modern vibes.
Duryea’sHotelMontauk, United StatesOffers sunset cottages and a restaurant by the water.
The Surf LodgeHotelMontauk, United StatesPopular outdoor bar with good music and sunset views.
Sea Pines ResortHotelHilton Head Island, United StatesPremier villas on Hilton Head Island.
Daufuskie IslandSightHilton Head Island, United StatesIsland near Hilton Head with preserved history.
Marriott Bonvoy Homes & VillasHotelCartagena, ColombiaProperty with rooftop pool and city views.
Jacada TravelPlaceCartagena, ColombiaOffers curated experiences like salsa lessons and yacht excursions.
Norma RistoranteRestaurantCartagena, ColombiaRestaurant with live music, pasta, and grilled seafood.
El Arsenal: The Rum BoxRestaurantCartagena, ColombiaOffers lessons on Colombian rums paired with chocolate.
Broccoli City Music FestivalFestivalWashington, United StatesMusic festival held in Washington D.C.
Lincoln MemorialParkWashington, United StatesCultural landmark in Washington D.C.
National Museum of African American History and CultureMuseumWashington, United StatesIt was established in 2003 and opened its permanent home in 2016 with a ceremony…
National Museum of Women in the ArtsMuseumWashington, United StatesThe National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA), located in Washington, D.C., is "the first museum in the world solely…
Kimpton Banneker HotelHotelWashington, United StatesHotel near the Washington Monument.
Washington MonumentSightWashington, United StatesMonument in Washington D.C.
Busboys & PoetsRestaurantWashington, United StatesServes Southern comfort food and doubles as a bookstore.
Silver SocialBarWashington, United StatesOffers elevated classics near Nationals Park.
La HaciendaRestaurantScottsdale, United StatesHidden gem restaurant inside the Fairmont Princess.
Well & Being SpaSightScottsdale, United StatesSpa getaway with the best views.

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