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Stabilimenti from Versilia to the Costa Smeralda. Striped umbrellas, vongole at the water’s edge, sunset aperitivo on granite rocks. The Italian beach club is a daylong ritual, and these are the ones that do it best.
Il Riccio Beach Club by Dior (Anacapri)
A cliffside restaurant and beach club perched above the Blue Grotto at Capri Palace Hotel, serving exquisite seafood and Mediterranean cuisine at the Tyrrhenian Sea's edge. A partnership with Christian Dior brings a seasonal fashion pop-up to the terrace, with Dior fabric curtains and maison installations among the rocks.
Arienzo Beach Club (Positano)
Reached by complimentary boat from Positano's main waterfront, this iconic club is known for its orange umbrellas, crystal-clear water, cliff-jump platforms, and views of the Li Galli Islands and Tyrrhenian Sea. Beach waiters bring signature cocktails and fresh food directly to the sunbeds.
Nikki Beach Costa Smeralda (Sardinia)
Part of the global Nikki Beach brand, the Costa Smeralda outpost delivers the group's signature blend of poolside lounging, DJ culture, and Mediterranean cuisine to the most glamorous stretch of Italian coast. The Sardinian location channels the original Saint-Tropez energy in a setting of granite and turquoise water.
La Fontelina (Capri)
An institution since 1949, set on a remote strip of beach directly facing Capri's Faraglioni rocks, serving fresh seafood and the house sangria that has been accompanying long Capri lunches for over 75 years. Sophia Loren and Brigitte Bardot are among the legends who made La Fontelina a stop; it remains unchanged in the best possible way.
La Scogliera (Positano)
A Positano beach club carved into the cliffs above the Amalfi Coast's clearest water, offering a quieter, more intimate alternative to the busier clubs closer to town. Sunbeds on natural rock platforms, Mediterranean dishes, and a view of Positano's tiered pastel facades define the experience.
Twiga Beach Club (Marina di Pietrasanta)
The flagship Versilia beach club, co-founded by Flavio Briatore, serving Mediterranean cuisine and evening DJ sets on a wide sandy stretch between Forte dei Marmi and Viareggio. Day and night draws a well-heeled Tuscan summer crowd for its signature blend of Italian beach ritual and nightlife.
Phi Beach (Porto Cervo, Sardinia)
Named the number-one club in Italy by the DJ Mag poll and a member of the World's 100 Best Clubs, Phi Beach is perched above the Costa Smeralda with a saltwater pool, a free-form dance floor, and resident DJs who score Sardinia's most famous sunsets. The SuperyachtSet has adopted it as their default.
Alpemare (Forte dei Marmi)
The most prestigious stabilimento on the Versilia Riviera, open since 1939 and still setting the standard for the Italian beach club at its most refined. Striped umbrellas, impeccable service, a kitchen that takes seasonal Tuscan produce seriously, and a clientele that includes Italy's most influential families.
One Fire Beach (Praiano)
A hidden beach club in Praiano, accessible by steps from the cliff road, with clear Amalfi Coast water, a small restaurant, and a devoted following among those who prefer secluded spots over the crowds of Positano. The fire-lit evenings give the club its name and its mood.
Bagno Piero (Forte dei Marmi)
A historic Forte dei Marmi bagno in pristine white-and-blue stripes, with neat rows of cabanas and a fish-led lunch menu the Tuscan upper crust treats as a private clubhouse. Old-world Versilia at its most polished.
Ranked across 6 sources: Salt and Wind 14 Best Beach Clubs in Italy 2025; Home In Italy Magazine 2024; Sorrento Vibes Most Luxurious Beach Clubs 2024; AmaSelections Amalfi Coast Beach Clubs 2024; Fill Your Home With Love Italy Beach Clubs 2024; Google Reviews · Ranked by Rating (June 2026). Full scoring is on the Methodology tab above.
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