How to do day trips from Milan to the beach

If you only have a quick visit to Milan but want to do day trips to the beach, it's possible. I will share some of the local gems.

Most beaches close to Milan are along the Liguria costal line, mind that most of which are peddle beaches, not sandy.

If you go towards Cinque Terre direction, there are a few small beach options:

• Camogli
• Train from Milano Centrale to Camogli S.Fruttuoso
• 2.5hr
• €10 - €23

From IG: @amrita82

• Monterosso al mare (the only town in Cinque Terre that has a long range beach )
• Train from Milano Centrale to Monterosso al mare
• 2 h 51 min
• €23 - €35
• very busy during summer

From IG: @golden_heart

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You can also go towards the west side of Liguria

• Arenzano
• Train from Milano Centrale to Arenzano
• 2 h 35 min
• €10 - €23

From IG: @catarina_lazzaro_62

• Bergeggi
• Train from Milano Centrale - Savora SF - Bergeggi
• 2 h 50 min
• €13 - €45

From IG: @missnov

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Alternatively, you can also find lake beaches as Milan is very close to 2 large lakes. The best way to get there is driving because to access the beaches you need to drive, however you can also take train to the nearest point and taxi (expensive!)

• Lago di Como
• Lido di ColicoLago Maggiore
• Lido di Argegno
• Lierna
• Lenno

From IG: @maorolandi83

• Lago Maggiore
• Arona
• Lesa
• Meina
• Dormelleto

Additional info:

• Bring: Towels, sunscreen, water cooler, cash
• Note that you can rent sun beds, they normally cost around €10-20/day. However according to italian law, some meters from the water on the beach is free for public.