5 Vele Beaches 2025: The Most Beautiful and Sustainable in Italy

Also for 2025, Legambiente e Touring Club Italiano they revealed the ranking of the Italian locations awarded the 5 sails, the highest recognition for environmental quality, tourism sustainability and land management. Of a total of 32 awarded destinations, 22 are seaside resorts overlooking the sea that stand out for their excellence in environmental protection, tourist services and breathtaking landscapes.

5 Sails Beaches 2025: What They Are

Le 5 sails represent the excellence of the Blue Guide “The most beautiful sea”, based on scientific and territorial criteria: water quality, waste management, sustainable mobility, energy efficiency, landscape protection and promotion of conscious tourism.

This ranking allows you to choose consciously and experience the sea in a responsible way. It also promotes sustainable and non-mass tourism.

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The locations awarded with the 5 Sails 2025 offer clear and swimmable waters, ideal for those looking for a crystal-clear and safe sea. There are quality services that enhance local hospitality and traveler comfort.

Particular attention is paid to the nature protection, from sea turtles to coastal dunes. These destinations promote authentic experiences, linked to the culture and traditions of the territory.
Every stay thus becomes an opportunity to experience the sea so aware and responsible.

The ranking of the 22 awarded locations

Here is the complete list of Italian coastal resorts that have obtained the 5 Sails 2025:

1. Domus De Maria (SU, Sardinia)
2. pollica (SA, Campania) – with the famous Acciaroli and Pioppi
3. Nardò (LE, Apulia)
4. baunei (NU, Sardinia)
5. San Giovanni a Piro (SA, Campania)
6. Castiglione della Pescaia (GR, Tuscany)
7. Cabras (OR, Sardinia)
8. San Teodoro (SS, Sardinia)
9. Vernazza (SP, Liguria)
10. Riomaggiore (SP, Liguria)
11. Monterosso al Mare (SP, Liguria)

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1. Otranto (LE, Apulia)
2. Santa Teresa di Gallura (SS, Sardinia)
3. Capalbio (GR, Tuscany)
4. Maratea (PZ, Basilicata)
5. Giglio Island (GR, Tuscany)
6. Melendugno (LE, Apulia)
7. Vieste (FG, Apulia)
8. castellabate (SA, Campania)
9. Posada (NU, Sardinia)
10. Gallipoli (LE, Apulia)
11. Grosseto (GR, Tuscany)