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What's Actually in My Beach Bag on a Mediterranean Coast Day
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Maya | Isle Passport
What's actually in my bag when I head to a cala in Menorca, a beach club in Positano, or a quiet cove in Corfu.
Slides off at the beach, looks polished enough for a beachside lunch in Capri. I own three pairs.
The Flat | Women's Round Toe Flats
Mediterranean beaches are HOT. Cold water for 12 hours. That's the pitch.
32 oz Wide Mouth Bottle
I've sat on every pair of sunglasses I've ever owned. These have outlasted everything.
Wayfarer Sunglasses | Ray-Ban® USA
For the nights after you convinced yourself "I never burn." You do. Keep this.
Best After Sun Skin Care
For keeping my phone, passport, and camera safe on water taxis and kayak rentals.
Sea to Summit Waterproof Dry Bags for Camping & Travel
Perfect for reapplying at the beach without getting lotion everywhere. The stick format is genius.
Sunscreen Sticks - Free Shipping on $50+
The only sunscreen I've found that doesn't turn white on deeper skin tones and actually stays on after a swim. A Menorca non-negotiable.
Supergoop! Unseen Clear Face Sunscreen - SPF 40
Tip-proof, rinse-clean, and fits everything for two people. Ugly in photos, perfect in real life — I've taken mine to seven Mediterranean beaches.
Shop Original BOGG Bags | Large Tote Bags
Dries in 20 minutes, folds to the size of a t-shirt. I pack two and leave the bulky hotel towels behind.
Microfiber Head Towels | Quick-Dry & Absorbent
For beach days that turn into sunset dinners — keeps my phone alive without adding weight.
10000mAh Power Bank
Glare-free screen, weeks of battery life, and fits in any beach bag. I've read whole books in a single cala in Menorca.
Kindle Paperwhite 11th Generation
Purifies water with UV light — clutch when you're hopping between beaches and can't always find a tap.
LARQ
Reef-safe and easy to apply without greasy hands getting on my camera. I keep one in every bag.
Sunscreen Stickers & SPF Sticks - Best Picks for Skin Protection
For the walk from the car to the cala — holds my phone, cash, and lip balm without needing a full bag.
Belt Bags
Leave-no-trace essential for remote beaches. If you're visiting protected marine parks, pack one of these.
Pocket Trowel
