Where to Swim
While you won’t find endless sandy beaches here, Triestini sure know how to summer and the best way to do it is by the water. Here are a few suggestions for some fun in the sun.
Pedocin (Lanterna)
Unique as Trieste itself, this beach has a wall that separates female part from male part (you read that right). Also, it’s a 5 minute walk from the center and if you are looking for a real Triestine experience, look no further (ladies tops optional, capo in b and chit-chat with tanned locals mandatory).
Ausonia
Few steps from Pedocin, you’ll find a beach club built in 1937 as Savoia beach resort. 1500 square meters of fun include swimming pool with sea water, solarium, trampolines and kiddie pool. Not to mention a bar from where you can watch amazing sunsets.
Barcola
Most famous stretch of concrete known as the best walk in winter time and best place to get a tan in the warm days. Bring your towel or your lounge chair and don’t forget to give a few friendly nods to locals lounging under the pine trees.
If you walk a little further towards Castello Miramare, you’ll find Toppolini (Miky Mouse’s ears) – ten semicircular terraces loved by youngsters. And at the end of the concrete stretch Bivio, where many a Triesto are working on their impeccable tans.
Marine Railroad Beach
Opened in 1925, it used to be reserved for the staff of the National Railroad service only. This beach has a diving platform and kid’s corner and it is hugely popular among locals as a dinner spot and after dinner dancing fun.
Filtri
This free beach can be reached by braving 64 steps down from Auguste Piccard st on the crossing of Santa Croce. The fatigue will be worth it: crystal clear water, white pebbles and some pine trees for shade. Delicious dinners are served at Bellariva café located on the shore.
Filtri FKK
Free nudist beach. Take the same steps and pass Bellariva’s terrace and follow the coastline towards the small marina. After the pine trees you’ll find what you were looking for.
Canovella degli Zoppoli
One of the most picturesque free beaches along the coast. You’ll need to climb down a tiny path located between the natural tunnel and the Ginestre beach. You’ll find a small marina and a typical local bar.
The Ginestre
One of the most famous seaside places in the 60’s, this beach is covered with tiny white pebbles and here you can rent parasols, sunbeds and have capo in bs at the beachside bar.
Costa dei Barbari
A nudist gay friendly beach reachable by walking down a little road from the parking lot in front of the Costa dei Barbari caffe. The beach with cobbles and white pebbles is completely hidden in nature.
Portopiccolo Beach Club
It’s fancy, it’s beautiful and it makes you feel like you’re at a French resort. Magnificent pools, great service and beachside cocktails will make your stay here classy and cool.
Sistiana ex Caravella
You’ll find this gem hidden between Sistiana and the former quarry. This beautiful beach (both free and with spots for sunbeds renting) has a playground for kids, small white pebbles and the view of Castle Duino in the distance.
Fido Lido
Spend a day with your pups at this beach entirely dedicated to your best four-legged friend in Muggia, some 30 minutes away from Trieste (reachable by Delfino Verde). The beach has a large open space and offers all kinds of amenities for a fun day in the sun.
Grignano 1
Located in, yes, Grignano this beach is also known as Stabilimento Balneare Sirena. The beautiful location which offers all a bather who dream of, including two family-friendly pools. It is a great place to take your kids to.
Grignano 2
Also known Stabilimento Balneare Riviera, this little piece of heaven is located just under the Hotel Riviera and you can get to it via an elevator (how fancy). It’s a go-to place for some peace and quiet.