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The World’s 100 Best Beaches

Rabbit Beach

Lampedusa, Italy

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST BEACHES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 1 2026

Top 10No. 1 in EuropeNo. 1 in Italy

Rabbit Beach

A small cove of fine white sand with clear, shallow water full of fish, inside a nature reserve where loggerhead turtles nest and Legambiente volunteers manage access. Visitors park on the road and walk a 15–20 minute stone path down, with a steep return climb.

Highlights

  • Fine white sand
  • Clear shallow water with fish
  • Loggerhead turtle nests

Good to know

  • Free booking online; morning or afternoon session
  • Paid roadside parking; licence plate needed
  • No shade or food on beach

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