Are there swimmable beaches in Sorrento?

Bagni da Salvatore – Marina Piccola, Sorrento Nestled in a little bay between Marina Piccola and Marina Grande, Bagni da Salvatore offers a lovely sunbathing and swimming platform.



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Just below the Villa Comunale of Sorrento, near the port, there are some decked out beaches, and stretches of free areas of beach where you can relax and swim without even leaving the city.

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Come at low tide and you'll be rewarded with the largest rock pools I've ever come across. If the weather is good bring your bathers as part of the beach is manned with life guards or hop in one of the larger rock pools for a swim. Stairs leading down to the beach are fewer then other spots and plenty of parking.

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Our verdict: The Sorrento Coast is the perfect place for a less overcrowded experience of the Italian South. You'll experience small villages all by yourself and can watch the sunset from the balcony of your hotel (that probably also costs you less then the hotels at the Amalfi Coast).

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Positano also offers shopping galore and very good restaurants. Some say Positano has better beaches than Amalfi, but if you're used to beautiful sandy beaches, you won't be impressed with any beach on the Amalfi Coast. They are black sand and very pebbly (rocky). Beaches in Amalfi are equally so.

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Sea temperatures off Amalfi are best for swimming from June to September. The best time to visit the Amalfi Coast is during the shoulder seasons of spring (April to June) and fall (September to October).

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Marina Grande Amalfi's largest beach, situated directly opposite the town's picturesque historic center, is also its most popular. Marina Grande has a number of glamorous bathing establishments as well as a small section of 'free' beach.

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Sorrento is a bit more bustling and lively, with a wider range of shops, restaurants, and bars. Positano is more peaceful and relaxed, with a more laid-back atmosphere.

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Fornillo Beach is one of the best destinations for those looking for a romantic and relaxing experience in Amalfi. You won't find crowds here like you would at touristy neighborhoods such as Marina Grande. The beach is mostly quiet, as it's most often populated by locals rather than travelers.

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Positano is a bit more exclusive and therefore the options for accommodation are more limited and expensive.

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Maiori and Minori Maiori is home to the biggest beach on the Amalfi Coast as well as a host of other beaches only accessible by boat.

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Best Towns on the Amalfi Coast
  • Atrani. ...
  • Amalfi. ...
  • Conca dei Marini. ...
  • Furore. ...
  • Praiano. Praiano is perched on the cliffs that overlook the Tyrrhenian Sea. ...
  • Positano. Positano is one of the most beautiful towns on the Amalfi Coast. ...
  • Nerano. Nerano is a hidden gem. ...
  • Sorrento. Sorrento, like Salerno, is a gateway into the Amalfi Coast.


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You might find a lot of people say Positano is better than Amalfi as Positano appears to have nicer beaches, more restaurants, and shops. Positano also has some of the best scenic views. You'll want to show off to everyone with your view of colourful cliffside homes, blue sea, and beaches.

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