Watersports in Italy

Watersports in Italy

35 beaches with watersports across 9 regions of Italy — Jet Ski, Parasailing, Kitesurfing and more. Pick a region or island to see its beaches and local operators.

Regions of Italy

Watersports in Italy

33 beachesStand Up Paddling SUPPaddle & Leisure

Stand up paddleboarding along calm morning waters, sunset SUP tours, and coastal fitness.

20 beachesWindsurfingWind & Wave

Iconic windsurfing in world-class conditions, with gear rental and lessons.

19 beachesCanoeingPaddle & Leisure

Glide quietly through picturesque Mediterranean coves, secluded sea caves, and calm coastal bays.

14 beachesKitesurfingWind & Wave

Harness strong Mediterranean winds like the Greek meltemi and the Tarifa levante with a kite and board across world-renowned spots.

10 beachesSea bikePaddle & Leisure

Classic pedal boats (pedaloes), often equipped with sun awnings and water slides for relaxed family cruising.

10 beachesCatamaranWind & Wave

Twin-hull sailing experience offering thrilling speed and smooth ocean cruising along the Mediterranean coastline.

9 beachesMotorboatPaddle & Leisure

Self-drive motorboats (no license required for under 30hp) and skippered rentals to explore hidden beaches.

7 beachesSailingWind & Wave

Dinghy, monohull, and coastal sailing lessons and day charters across Mediterranean islands and coastlines.

7 beachesPWC – Jet skiTowed & Speed

Personal watercraft jet skis for thrilling speed runs, safari tours, and open-sea excitement.

5 beachesParasailing – ParachutingExtreme & Air

Soar high above the Mediterranean coastline strapped into a parachute towed safely behind a high-tech winch boat.

5 beachesSurfingWind & Wave

Catch Mediterranean swells on longboards and shortboards at the Mediterranean’s top wave breaks.

2 beachesBanana RideInflatables & Fun

Classic high-speed multi-rider inflatable banana boat towed by powerful speedboats.

2 beachesTowable inflatable tubeInflatables & Fun

High-speed donuts, sofas, and disk inflatables towed behind a specialized ski boat.

1 beachWakeboardingTowed & Speed

Carve and jump the wake behind competition towboats with coaching for all skill levels.

1 beachWater skiingTowed & Speed

Classic slalom, double-ski, and barefoot water skiing in mirror-flat Mediterranean bays.

Beaches with the most watersports