In Australia we really are spoilt for great beaches. I found the ones on the Amalfi coast, which I assume are part of the attraction of all the places along the Amalfi coast, quite challenging to my notion of what a good beach should be. These photos are from Atrani.

The entrance to the beach is from the town square through this rather nice archway.

Looking back from the beach you can see the archway on the right in this photo.

The backdrop to the beach is spectacular.

I find the ranks of umbrellas and lounges amusing!

This last photo is of the beach at Amalfi.