Is Spain or Italy better for beaches?

With its towering cliffs, the Italian Coast is best suited for hiking, walking and exploring its colorful towns. Swimming beaches exist, but they are small. In contrast, Spanish beaches, like those on the sunny Costa del Sol or near San Sebastian, are usually wider, sandier and better for swimming and sunbathing.



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Is Spain hotter than Italy? The temperature in Spain is always a notch up than in Italy because it is closer to the sun which is why the degrees are always higher than Italy.

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As if Italy's many superlatives — world-class museums, spellbinding archaeological sites, charming small towns, and fabulous food among them — weren't enough, the country also has some of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean.

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16 Best Beaches in the Mediterranean
  • Red Beach • Santorini, Greece.
  • Spiaggia Grande • Amalfi Coast, Italy.
  • Bogatell • Barcelona, Spain.
  • Banje Beach • Dubrovnik, Croatia.
  • Praia da Marinha • Algarve, Portugal.
  • Super Paradise Beach • Mykonos, Greece.
  • En Vau • Calanque, France.
  • Spiaggia dei Conigli • Lampedusa, Italy.


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Is Spain or Greece Better for Beaches? For a relaxing beach holiday, both Spain and Greece are great choices. Travelers come from around the world to visit the beaches in Spain. The beaches in Spain are world-class, popular, and extensive.

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Spain with five beaches, Italy with four, and Portugal and Greece with two apiece are the top awarded countries on the list. “We have seen some wild beaches top ranked this year, showing an interest in nature less-crowded destinations and less-known places for summer holidays in Europe,” the EBD notes.

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For more mountainous terrain, Italy's Lakes District, home to Lake Como, has beautiful alpine landscapes. Spain has the rugged, off-the-beaten-path Alicante mountains. For a taste of island life, Spain's Canary Islands and Italy's Sicily and Sardinia are volcanic islands ripe for exploration on foot or by bike.

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20 Best beaches in Spain
  • Cala Macarelleta. Menorca. ...
  • La Concha. San Sebastian. ...
  • Portinatx. Ibiza. ...
  • Cala del Pi. Platja d'Oro - Costa Brava. ...
  • Cala Agulla. Mallorca. ...
  • Maspalomas beach. Gran Canaria. ...
  • Nerja Beach. Andalusia. ...
  • Mitjaneta beach. Menorca. The island of Menorca obviously has the most beautiful beaches in Spain.


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Mallorca - Balearic Island Discover the most beautiful beach in Spain, Torrent de Pareis on the wonderful island of Mallorca - Balearic Islands - Spain. There are two ways to reach this dream beach, a sporty one and one for those who want to rest. The sporty one is only suitable for the fittest and most athletic ones.

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Italy has more (easily accessible) history, a richer range of cuisine, better cooking and food tours, and more sightseeing opportunities. Greece has better beaches, a more relaxing atmosphere (especially on the islands), and cheaper food and hotels. Top Tip: To see both Greece and Italy you need 2 weeks minimum.

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Going to the seaside is very popular with Italians, especially on Sundays, and Italian beaches can be very crowded in summer.

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Baia do Sancho, Brazil. About 220 miles off the coast of Brazil, Baia do Sancho is regularly deemed the world's best beach. UNESCO designation and careful government protections keep it and the entire Fernando de Noronha archipelago pristine.

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1. Los Cristianos, Tenerife, Spain. When it comes to warm weather and beaches in Europe, Spain usually has the best offer. It will probably require an extra flight to visit the warmest ones since these are in the spectacular Tenerife, the largest of Spain's Canary Islands.

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However, if you are looking for authentic fishing villages, cultural experiences, rolling surf and less crowded beaches, Portugal may be more to your liking than the high-rise Spanish Costas! Both countries have family friendly beaches, city beaches and more remote crescents of sand that few visitors choose to visit.

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The verdict. Deciding which country has the best beaches for you really depends on what you're looking for. Whereas Spain is graced by the warmer waters of the Mediterranean and the chilled-out beach life that comes with it, Portugal benefits from the lively waters of the Atlantic and some truly epic scenery.

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… a much more diverse travel experience. As a result, Spain offers far more diversity than Portugal as a travel destination, from topography to culture to the sheer number of cities and towns to visit.

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