{"id":26013,"date":"2026-05-24T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-24T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/colorfest.it\/?p=26013"},"modified":"2026-06-08T17:42:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T15:42:51","slug":"most-beautiful-beaches-near-colour-fest-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/colorfest.it\/en\/spiagge-piu-belle-vicino-color-fest-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"The 7 most beautiful beaches near Colour Fest 14"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Le most beautiful beaches near Colour Fest 14<\/strong> are one of the reasons why this festival is different from all the others: three days of music with your feet almost in the sand, on one of the most spectacular stretches of coastline in Italy. The Colour Fest 14<\/strong> is held in Lamezia Terme<\/strong>, on the Falcone and Borsellino promenade<\/strong> - the so-called Riviera of Sunsets<\/strong> - from the\u201911 to 13 August 2026<\/strong>, and puts you in the perfect spot to explore both the Tyrrhenian and Ionian coasts of the Calabria<\/strong>. In this guide you will find 7 beaches not to be missed<\/strong> on festival days, sorted by distance from the stage, with practical advice on how to get there, when to go and what to expect. The claim of the edition, after all, already says it: Summer on a Solitary Beach<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The idea is simple: the morning and early afternoon are yours to devote to the sea; from late afternoon onwards the live on the four stages<\/strong> of the festival. Between a bath and a concert, the Calabria<\/strong> Tyrrhenian Sea offers some of the most transparent waters in the Mediterranean. Here's where to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 7 most beautiful beaches near Colour Fest 14<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From the festival beach to the postcard-perfect coves of the Coast of the Gods<\/strong>, this is our itinerary between sea and music. All distances are approximate and calculated by car from the Falcone and Borsellino promenade<\/strong> by Lamezia Terme<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Riviera dei Tramonti - Lungomare Falcone e Borsellino (the festival beach)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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It is the festival beach<\/strong>, and can be reached on foot from the concert area. Clear sand, open sea on the Tyrrhenian Sea and long sunsets that set the horizon ablaze: this is exactly why the Colour Fest<\/strong> chose this name. On a clear day, looking north-west, one can glimpse the profile of the Aeolian Islands<\/strong>, with the Stromboli<\/strong> smoking in the distance. Perfect for the morning swim before live gigs and the collective ritual of sunset under the stage. Distance: zero<\/strong>, you are already here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Gizzeria Lido and Marina di Gizzeria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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A few minutes from the festival, Gizzeria Lido<\/strong> is an expanse of fine white sand bathed by a sea that turns deep blue. It is internationally recognised as one of the European capitals of the kitesurfing<\/strong> and the windsurfing<\/strong>Constant thermal winds from the north-west fill the sky in summer with colourful sails and make the atmosphere young and international. Excellent for both those who just want to lie in the sun and those looking for a bit of an adrenaline rush. Travel time: approx. 10 minutes by car<\/strong> from the stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Falerna Marina and Nocera Terinese<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Climbing northwards, Falerna Marina<\/strong> e Nocera Terinese<\/strong> offer a wide and welcoming coastline with sand mixed with fine gravel and a well-kept promenade, ideal for evening strolls. Much of this stretch of coastline is made up of free beach<\/strong>: huge expanses where you can plant your beach umbrella carefree and enjoy the sound of the waves. It is also one of the best places in the area for sunsets, with the sun sinking into the horizon silhouetting the Aeolian<\/strong> and the Stromboli<\/strong>. A good alternative for warmer afternoons, away from the crowds. Distance: approx. 15-20 minutes by car<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Pizzo Calabro<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

About 35 minutes<\/strong> southwards, Lace<\/strong> is one of the most scenic villages in the Calabria<\/strong>wide beaches at the foot of the Murat Castle<\/strong> - the Aragonese fortress overlooking the sea where he was imprisoned and shot Joachim Murat<\/strong>, Napoleon's brother-in-law and King of Naples - alleyways full of historic ice cream parlours and the iconic little church of Piedigrotta<\/strong> dug into the tuff. This is where the famous truffle of Pizzo<\/em>, the branded ice cream with a dark chocolate heart PGI<\/strong>. The winning formula is simple: bath, ice cream and a walk through the old town at sunset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Tropea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

About 1 hour<\/strong> towards the south-west, Tropea<\/strong> is the postcard of the Calabria<\/strong> in the world. La Rotunda Beach<\/strong>, at the foot of the old town and dominated by the Shrine of Santa Maria dell'Isola<\/strong> - an ancient monastery perched on a rocky outcrop and connected to the mainland by a tongue of sand - is one of the most photographed sights in Italy. Fine sand, transparent water and the houses hanging on the cliff behind: it is worth the diversions if only for the view. Practical tip: go at dawn or late afternoon to avoid the August crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Capo Vaticano<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Immediately after Tropea, on the Coast of the Gods<\/strong>, Capo Vaticano<\/strong> is regularly listed in international rankings as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. La Grotticelle Bay<\/strong>, with its white sand and turquoise water, is nicknamed i Calabrian Caribbean<\/em>; spectacular creeks such as the Tone Beach<\/strong>, deep blue waters framed by rock, and Praia i Focu<\/strong> (Praia del Fuoco), a handkerchief of light-coloured sand squeezed between high cliffs. From these cliffs the panorama sweeps as far as the Stromboli<\/strong>. It is the \u201cwow\u201d stage of the itinerary: not to be missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Caminia and the Orange Coast (Ionian side)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For those who have a full day, it is worth crossing the region and looking at the other coast. Caminia<\/strong>, in the municipality of Stalett\u00ec<\/strong>, is the iconic beach of the Orange Coast<\/strong>a bay almost a kilometre long, a sort of lagoon protected from the winds and enclosed by white granite cliffs, with crystal-clear water and perfect seabed for snorkelling<\/strong>. Not far away, Copanello<\/strong> e Pietragrande<\/strong> complete this enchanting corner of Calabria<\/strong> Ionian, where the sea is deeper and the atmosphere is the wild one of sheer cliffs. It can be reached in about 1 hour 15 minutes<\/strong> from Lamezia Terme<\/strong>It is another world compared to the Tyrrhenian Sea and is well worth the journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summary: distances and characteristics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here's a quick rundown on how to organise your beach days between concerts at the Colour Fest 14<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n