Beach cities in Italy list. The best beaches in Italy. Briefly about Italy

Italy is a country that attracts tourists all year round. A variety of recreational activities are distributed here by season. In winter, the mountain resorts of Italy - Cervinia, San Martino di Castrozza or Bormio - welcome ski and snowboard lovers. In spring and autumn it is time for excursion holidays. It is in the off-season, when it is not yet very hot, that it is best to see the sights of Rome, Tuscany, and Naples. But the summer, which in Italy’s Mediterranean climate lasts until the end of September, is spent by many tourists on the beaches. Which coastal resort of the country should you choose? Our article will be devoted to this issue. After all, someone is looking for an inexpensive place to relax in Italy by the sea, and someone is planning to take a small child with them on a trip. Others prefer secluded wild beaches, while others prefer entertainment and developed resort infrastructure. But Italy is able to satisfy any request. After all, this is a country of five seas: the Adriatic, Ionian, Tyrrhenian, Ligurian and the Mediterranean, which unites them all.

When to go to Italy by sea

The beach season in this country opens at the beginning of May. And you can swim and sunbathe comfortably until the end of September, and in Sicily and the south of the Apennine “boot” - until the last ten days of October. But tourists, both foreign and local, Italian, are a people committed to established traditions. Since summer is considered the time for a beach holiday, that means you need to go to the sea from June to August. Such a strange, from the point of view of common sense, schedule of tourist influx makes it possible for thrifty travelers to spend a vacation in a European Union country on a fairly budget. The second half of September and the beginning of October is a time when the question of where to vacation in Italy at sea cheaply is simply not worth it. At the end of the beach season, the most luxurious hotel on the front page announces unprecedented discounts. And at the same time it will be very comfortable to explore various historical and cultural attractions, which are countless in every corner of Italy.

Tours and prices for 2016

Let's start with advice for those travelers who like to have other people plan and organize their vacation for them. Any travel agency will give you a colorful description of the best places to relax in Italy by the sea, and will provide you with a lot of advertising brochures. But you are unlikely to be able to read them all. After all, there are very, very many such places. Italy is a long peninsula extended into the sea, and you can get to the nearest beach from anywhere in the country in an hour or two. The coastline of the state stretches for seven thousand kilometers. And of these, 5,000 are beaches. Tours to Italy provide an opportunity to combine excursions and seaside holidays. True, such a trip will cost more than just spending time on the golden sand. An example of an economy tour is a week-long vacation in Emilia-Romagna. Travelers can choose from hotels in Cervia, Cesenatico, Cattolica, Milano Marittima, Riccione, and Rimini. Such a tour costs from two hundred and fifty euros. The same purely beach holiday, but on the islands (Sardinia, Sicily, Capri) will cost twice as much. And finally, transfers from city to city and excursions will add another five hundred euros to the final cost of the tour.

Italy: where to relax at sea with a child

A relatively short flight, comfortable weather that does not require acclimatization, not at all exotic food, excellent service and the reverence of local residents for young travelers - all this makes the country attractive for a holiday with the whole family. And it doesn’t matter where you go on holiday in Italy by the sea: various entertainment establishments for children are scattered throughout the country. For example, in the small resort of Riccione there are two water parks - Beach Village on the beach and Aquafan. At Aquafoli, near Venice, all the water attractions are located in the tropical jungle. “Land of Wonders” - this is how the name of the entertainment town “Mirabilandia” is translated. In addition to forty attractions, guests are offered a circus, an ice ballet, a stunt show and a 3D cinema. Fiabilandia is another amusement park that can compete with Disneyland Paris. Children will surely enjoy the open-air museum “Italy in Miniature”. All the sights of this country with ancient history and rich culture are presented here on a scale of one to twenty-five. You can look at the exhibition from above by riding on a monorail tourist train.

Beach Italy by region. Liguria

Now it's time to look at the country's top coastal resorts. They can be roughly divided by region. Each of them has first-class service, but different climatic characteristics, nature, and beaches. Let's start with the extreme north-west of the country. with the romantic name Cote d'Azur in the east smoothly flows into Italian Liguria. The main city in this province is the brilliant Genoa. Where to relax in Italy by the sea in Liguria? There are not many clean beaches in Genoa itself. But they are found in abundance on the Ligurian Riviera. True, it is quite difficult to find a sandy one among them. Most of the beaches here are pebbly, but there are also rocky coastlines. The lack of sand is compensated by a bohemian atmosphere: after all, San Remo is located on the Ligurian Riviera, and beyond the now symbolic border are Nice, Cannes, Saint-Tropez, Monaco, Antibes. The top resorts of the Ligurian coast are Alassio, Rapallo and Bordighera.

Tuscan Maresma

We move further south along the coast. We are greeted by ancient Tuscany - the heart of Italy. Museum cities such as Florence and Siena are located here. Where to relax in Italy by the sea in Tuscany? There are many first-class resorts on the coast. The most famous is the island of Giglio. The latter is famous for its crystal clear water, which is why it is appreciated by divers. Attention should also be paid to the resorts of the eastern Ligurian coast. There is less glamor in this part of the Riviera. But there are more good beaches. Resorts such as Rapallo, Santa Margherita and Portofino are in demand among tourists with children. Among the most famous resorts of the northern Tyrrhenian Sea in Tuscany are Versilia and Viareggio. Beautiful beaches are located on Cape Fenaio.

Sardinia

If you ask a local where is the best place to relax in Italy by the sea, he will probably answer you: “Of course, on the islands!” We have already mentioned Giglio. Now it is a Mecca for divers, but in the old days it was famous for its quarries. Many ancient forums and Renaissance palaces were built from granite from the island of Giglio. But you will find many more historical sights in Sardinia. This is a large island. Along its coast are scattered such famous resorts as Marina di Capitana, Santa Margherita di Pula, Orosei, Chia, Arborea, Quartu Sant'Elena, Pula, Villasimius and others. If you are planning a holiday in Sardinia in May or late September, choose the southern part of the island. A beach holiday here can be combined with an exciting excursion program. After all, the island was once inhabited by a mysterious people - the Sardis, who left behind bizarre towers and other buildings. To be closer to the famous Caves of Neptune, you should live in Alghero (northwest coast). You will find plenty of entertainment in Costa Smeralda and Porto Rotondo.

Neapolitan Riviera

Surely many have heard the beautiful song “Come Back to Sorrento”. It is dedicated to the city in what is now a top resort. The hallmark of Sorrento are the steep cliffs on which houses are stuck like swallows' nests. Looking from the rocky ledges at the setting sun, Lord Byron, Charles Dickens, Stendhal and even Gorky drew inspiration from the beauty of the Bay of Naples. It was easier for them: they did not pay ten euros a day for access to the beach. If you are looking for Italy by the sea, then this is clearly not the place for you. To save money on the beach, choose a front-line hotel with its own piece of coastline. In the capital of Campania, Naples, tourists will find an exciting educational holiday. Pompeii against the backdrop of Castel Nuovo, Palazzo Reale, the Fortress of St. Elmo - this is just one percent of all the attractions that the region is rich in.

Capri

There are few clean and well-maintained beaches in Naples. But the capital of Campania is connected by ferry to the wonderful, downright fabulous island of Capri. Many world celebrities, including Maxim Gorky and Fyodor Chaliapin, once improved their health or simply enjoyed life here. Marina Grande is the place where relaxing in Italy by the sea will be both relatively inexpensive and pleasant. The resort is deservedly called the “gateway of Capri”. Marina Grande is a good place to stay if you want to explore the entire island.

Ischia

Very close to Capri is another tiny piece of land in the middle of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Despite its modest size, Ischia has more than enough attractions. And the main ones are thermal springs. And if you are interested not only in the question of where in Italy you can relax by the sea, but also where to improve your health, then feel free to go to Ischia. The main city of the island, Porto, is large and full of entertainment. There are also spa centers here. But the best thermal springs, healing mud and other wonders are located in the famous La Mortella garden. Some baths on the island have been known since ancient times. And now in many hotels there the pools are filled not with ordinary, but with mineral thermal water. Among other historical attractions, reviews recommend visiting the Aragonese Castle.

Sicily (Italy): where to relax by the sea in September

The “pebble” that the Apennine “boot” kicks is an amazing island. Sicily is famous for Mount Etna, stories and films about the mafia, wonderful nature and Greco-Roman culture. The island is chosen by both surfers and divers, as well as lovers of a calm, measured holiday. If you're craving entertainment, stay in Giardini Naxos. This fishing village has now become a large resort full of first class hotels. On the beaches of Giardini Naxos there is a lot of entertainment on the water, and in the town itself there are discos, nightclubs and restaurants. Ancient Syracuse will appeal to lovers of excursions. There are also many attractions in Messina, Catania, Agrigento and, of course, the capital of the island, Palermo. To see the real Sicily, go to Cefalu. A relaxing holiday awaits you in Letojanni, Taormina, Sant'Alessio Siculo and Marina d'Agro. The best beach is Li Cuti, near Catania, where it is interspersed with boulders of solidified lava.

Apulia

On forums discussing where to relax in Italy by the sea, reviews highly praise this southern region, which is located on the “heel” of the “boot.” It is environmentally friendly, cheaper and, importantly, has a long beach season. In Puglia you can comfortably swim and sunbathe in April and October. What seaside resorts exist in this province? In its northern part, in the Gargano region, reviews recommend the town of Vieste with the beautiful Pizzomunno beach. If you go further south, you end up in Vignanotica. Here, according to tourists, is the most beautiful bay in the entire Adriatic Sea. Divers are attracted to the underwater oasis of Capitolo near Monopoli. The Torre Guaceto conservation area will appeal to wildlife lovers. The cities of Otranto, Taranto, Bari are overflowing with historical and cultural monuments. Other interesting places include Santa Maria de Leuca, Gallipoli and Brindisi.

Adriatic coast of Rimini

The climate of the Veneto region is cooler due to the proximity of the mountains. But if you ask the question “where to relax in Italy by the sea in the summer,” then you can’t think of a better place than the Adriatic Riviera of Rimini. Even in July, the temperature here does not exceed +25 ... +27 o C. It is worth mentioning the resorts of Riccione and Cattolica, as well as the many kilometers of Marina Centro beach.

The Italian “boot” is not an ankle boot or, God forgive me, a sneaker. This is a full-fledged boot. The territories here are vast, there are many beaches to choose from.

How are you planning to relax this summer? Do you want to improve your children's health on a calm coastline? Would you rather lie alone on the beach while reading a new novel? Or maybe you have a wedding anniversary coming up in 2019 and want some romance? Or did your vacation dates finally coincide and you decided to rush to Italy with the whole gang?

So where to go: to the mainland or to the islands? It is also advisable to estimate the prices in advance... And not to miscalculate the weather...

Stop panicking! Especially for you, we snuck into the secret archives and found out everything.

Read and you will understand:

• how to organize a beach holiday in Italy;
• when does the season start?
• and which excursions are contraindicated to skip.

So, this is Italy! Welcome!

Let's conquer the mainland!

Adriatic Riviera

Everything here is very modest: a three-hundred-kilometer coastline and more than 600 beaches on it. Air temperature in summer is 26-29°C. And the water heats up to 21-26°C. This also includes the Venetian Riviera and.

Season: April - October.

Geography: north-east of the country, and in the language of shoemakers - “bole”.

Sea: Adriatic.

How to get there: by plane - to Rimini () or Ancona, then by bus, train or taxi.

Popular resorts: Apulia (the sea and amazing architecture - here it is, the “heel”), Grottamare (“Palm Riviera” for lovers of shopping and dancing), Cattolica (an oasis for family vacations), Pesaro (sea, nature and... opera!), Pescara (pine trees groves, convenient transport interchange), Riccione (elite holiday 10 minutes from Rimini).

Highlights:

• luxurious infrastructure (amusement parks, zoos, hotels, shops, cafes, etc.);
• accessibility to popular attractions;
• holidays and concerts in season;
• possibility of active recreation (sports, competitions, excursions, discos).

Dmitry (28 years old, Yaroslavl):

“We looked at beach tours for a long time, but it seemed a little expensive. We read the reviews and decided to organize everything ourselves. We stopped in the town of Gabicce Mare. Clean coastline, well-equipped beaches - no complaints here. We spent most of our vacation there: we swam during the day, walked around the city in the evening, and had dinner in a cafe. We went a couple of times, and that’s just it.”

Ligurian Riviera

The mountains on these shores maintain a mild climate. In summer the thermometer shows 27-30°C. Water temperature: in May - 15°C, from June to September - 20-25°C, in October - 19°C. So, you can swim even in autumn.

Season: May - October.

Geography: northwest Italy.

Sea: Ligurian.

Popular resorts: Alassio (quartz sand instead of pebbles), Levanto (resting place of the Italian elite), Lerici (for those who like a relaxing holiday), San Remo (luxury style: boutiques, casinos, restaurants).

Highlights:

• you can go to France (Nice, Monaco, Corsica);
• see a million attractions in Genoa;

Neapolitan Riviera

Summer here begins in May, when the air warms to 21°C and the water to 18°C. During the period from June to September, the air temperature remains at 24-27°C, and the sea is stable at 22-25°C.

Season: May - September.

Geography: western coast of the country.

Sea: Tyrrhenian.

How to get there: air flight to Naples (), then by land transport.

Popular resorts: Capri, Ischia (see the island part of the article - below), Sorrento (prestigious vacation in the city of lemons).

Highlights:

• marine reserve Punta Campanella;
• hiking;
• paradise for diving fans.

Tuscan Riviera

If your vacation falls in July or August, Tuscany is definitely not the best choice. During this period it is very hot here, the temperature rarely drops below +30°C. But the nature here is impressive: Metal-bearing hills, the Apuan Alps. It is also full of museums, and architectural masterpieces at every turn.

Season: May-June, September - October.

Geography: northwest of the country, near Liguria.

Sea: Tyrrhenian.

How to get there: We fly to Rome, Milan or Genoa, and from there - by any convenient ground transport.

Highlights:

• discos La Bussola and La Capannina dei Franceschi;
• Pisa Mountains and Leaning Tower of Pisa;
• extinct volcano Monte Amiata.

Ksenia (33 years old, Tver):

“We usually buy tours, but we went to Tuscany ourselves. Savages, so to speak. We rushed with my husband and children and...were very pleased! Prices here are much lower than in Rome and other tourist places. There are also fewer people. If you want a vacation by the sea, lie on the beach. I wanted to go to civilization - ".

Are you in the middle of Rome, and your soul is longing for the sea, not seeing any obstacles? Here .

Now let's be islanders for a bit!

Ischia

Want to see gardens planted where lava once flowed freely? Visit the La Mortella Gardens on this island. And after the excursion, try a local culinary masterpiece - Iskitan-style rabbit. The juicy meat goes off with a bang with the traditional limoncello here.

The climate on the island of Ischia is mild. From May to October, water temperature is from 18°C ​​to 22°C, air temperature is from 21 to 24°C.

Season: May - October.

Geography: west coast, near Naples.

Sea: Tyrrhenian.

How to get there: to Naples - by plane, to the island itself - by ferry.

Popular beaches: Cartaromana (excellent view of the island), Marina dei Maronti (3 km of sand), Citara Beach.

Highlights:

• thermal springs for healing;
• Aragonese castle;
• excursion to Pompeii.

Capri

Do you want endless dancing and entertainment? Then look for accommodation in the city of Capri. Do you prefer a more relaxing time in the evenings? Come to neighboring Anacapri. But remember that both cities are quite expensive. They have been chosen for vacation by the powers that be for more than one year now.

In the summer months the water is warm - from 22 to 27°C. The air temperature is also conducive to relaxation: from 21 to 28°C.

Season: May-November.

Geography: within the province of Naples.

Sea: Tyrrhenian.

How to get there: air flight to Naples, transfer to a boat and... You have arrived in Capri!

Popular beaches: Bagni Tiberio (quiet sea, special steps for descending into the water - ideal for relaxing with children), Da Giola (for those who love half-empty shores), La Fontelina (very fashionable rocky beach, places must be reserved).

Highlights:

• imperial villas;
• Blue Grotto;
• Phoenician staircase.

Sardinia

On this island, palm groves coexist with pine groves, and it is difficult to count the various nature reserves. And what is the majestic statue of Christ worth!

The island will also be appreciated by diving enthusiasts. Fans of cultural relaxation will be entertained by a visit to the Garibaldi House Museum or the Labrolla-La Maddalena Museum.

The climate of Sardinia is very gentle. Already in April it is 18°C ​​outside, in May it is a full 22°C. And in summer it’s absolutely beautiful: the air is from 26 to 30°C, the water is from 20°C to 25°C.

Season: May - mid-November.

Geography: between Sicily and Corsica.

Sea: Mediterranean.

How to get there: during the season - by charter flights from Moscow, at other times - by plane to Rome (), then to Cagliari or Olbia.

Highlights:

• the ancient churches of San Nicola and San Antonio;
• “Grave of the Giants” near Arzachena;
• caves of Grotto Netuno, cave of Neptune.

Anton (46 years old, Balashikha):

“We’ve been vacationing only in Sardinia for the third year. These small islands around are amazing: on two neighboring ones the sand can be of different colors, golden and, for example, pink. Marvelous! The nature on the main island is impressive: there is always some kind of floral smell on the streets, vines sometimes go right down the walls of houses! My wife is a doctor, so she immediately dragged me to the wax anatomy museum in Cagliari. To be honest, I’m not a fan of such exhibitions, but my wife and son spent several hours there.”

Features of holidays on the island of Sardinia in, and.

Sicily

It’s always a pleasure to relax in Sicily, but it’s especially chic to combine visiting museums and monuments with swimming in one of the three seas. It is most convenient to do this starting in May, when the air has already warmed to 22°C and the water to 18°C. In the summer months, temperature fluctuations are as follows: air - from 25°C to 29°C, water - from 21°C to 26°C.

Season: May - October.

Geography:"toe" or south of the Italian jackboot.

Sea: Mediterranean, Tyrrhenian, Ionian.

How to get there: the first flight is to Milan, Rome or Venice (), the second is to Palermo or Catania.

Highlights:

• excursion to the city of Corleone;
• and then - to Syracuse;
• Etna volcano.

More information about holidays in Sicily:

Mom’s kitchen at home, according to Potap and Nastya Kamensky, is certainly amazing. But Italy's seaside resorts are no less attractive. Can I take my mother with me, what’s the question?

Tina Krainichenko

Just look at the map to understand: there are more than enough beach resorts in Italy. Wherever you find yourself, no matter what region of Italy you come to, the sea is always nearby. Even from the alpine slopes you can reach the coast in just 3–4 hours.

It should also be noted that the seaside resorts of Italy are extremely diverse. In Italy there are wide sandy beaches, and secluded bays with pebbly shores, and beaches with a gentle entrance to the sea, and places where the depth begins at the very shore. In short, the choice is extensive - there is a lot to talk about. This is, in fact, what we will do.

However, before we proceed directly, we will make a few reservations (to make it easier for you to navigate, since the text is voluminous).

The review of Italian beach resorts presented in this article is structured as follows. The focus is on popular Italian cities (or rather, airports), where it is not difficult to reach from anywhere in the world, including from Russia (read more about air travel with Italy).

Focusing on these cities/airports, we consider nearby resorts that seem to us the most interesting both in terms of quality and in terms of transport accessibility. (Most of the beach resorts discussed below can be reached by rail - see www.trenitalia.com.) It is not our intention to list all available options, however. If you like any of the areas listed below, then you can (and even need to!) go deeper into the topic - you will find many interesting places that we have not mentioned here.

So, in this review you will find information about resorts located near the following cities:

The beach resorts of Calabria and Puglia will also be briefly reviewed. Outside the scope of this article are the large Italian islands - Sardinia and Sicily ( beaches of Sicily discussed in detail) – since they require special attention.

As you can see, the order of consideration is from north to south, that is, from top to bottom on the map. It seems logical :) However, this order is also determined by the fact that getting to the north of Italy is easier, faster and usually cheaper than getting to the south. However, northern resorts are usually more expensive than southern ones. (Although, as you know, there are no rules without exceptions.)

Finally, it is worth saying that everything stated below is aimed primarily at independent travelers. If you are interested in standard tours, we advise you to turn to sites such as and where you can find and buy these same tours online. However, it is quite possible that you will find something useful for yourself here too.

This is where we can conclude the introductory part. Let's move on to the review.

Where to go to the sea in Italy, and how to get to the best beaches

So, Italy, sea, relaxation, beaches. Go!

Generally speaking, Venice itself can be considered as a beach resort, since there is an island Lido di Venezia(Lido di Venezia), famous for its long sandy beach. You can get here by water directly from Venice airport (sail a little over an hour; see www.alilaguna.it). The undoubted advantage of the Lido is that all Venetian attractions are nearby - for example, St. Mark's Square can be reached in just 15 minutes. Thus, it is quite possible to combine a beach holiday with walks around Venice. Read more about this option in the article “Beaches of Venice”.

Another variant - Lido di Jesolo(Lido di Jesolo). This resort is located east of Venice and has an equally sandy and even longer beach. It is again not far from Venice airport - about 40 minutes by ATVO bus (see www.atvo.it).

Even further east you can find places like Eraclea Mare(Eraclea Mare), Caorle(Caorle) And Bibione(Bibione), which is also quite easy to get to by ATVO buses.

South of Venice is the pretty town of Chioggia with its adjacent resort Sottomarina(Sottomarina). The beaches here are also sandy, and the infrastructure is well developed, but getting there by public transport is not as convenient and fast as to the above-mentioned resorts. In this case (especially if you are going on vacation with small children), it makes sense to order a transfer (see) or rent a car, since this can be done directly at the airport (see www.rentalcars.com, www.economybookings.com and similar sites).

By the way, all these resorts can be reached not only through Venice airport (Aeroporto di Venezia Marco Polo, VCE), but also through the nearby Treviso airport (Aeroporto di Treviso Antonio Canova, TSF), as well as through Verona airport (Aeroporto di Verona Valerio Catullo, VRN). However, it is worth saying a few words separately about Verona.

• Venice. General information + Beaches of Venice

Getting to the beach resorts of Italy via Verona is probably not the best idea (unless cheap tickets turn up - see www.skyscanner.ru, www.momondo.ru, www.aviasales.ru and other air ticket search engines). However, one cannot help but notice that from Verona it is a stone's throw to Lake Garda (Lago di Garda), where there are also beaches. It is clear that a beach holiday on the shore of an alpine lake is not at all the same as a holiday at sea. However, this opportunity should not be overlooked. Moreover, Garda is interesting not only as a beach resort, but also as a thermal resort. From this point of view, it is worth taking a closer look in particular at Sirmione(Sirmione).

However, let's return to the seaside resorts and pay attention to the next point. Verona may be interesting as a transit point on the way to the beach resorts of the Adriatic if you plan to travel to Italy by train (read more about the train service between Russia and Italy).

Again, like Verona, Milan boasts its proximity to lakes. In addition to Garda, it is worth mentioning at least two more lakes - Como(Lago di Como) And Maggiore(Lago Maggiore), – where you can also find beaches.

• General information: about Milan, about Bergamo
• Flights: to Milan and Bergamo
• Transfers: ,
• Car rental points: in Malpensa, at Bergamo airport

Genoa, as already mentioned, is located on the shores of the Ligurian Sea, and the most convenient way to get to the beach resorts of Liguria is not through Milan, but through Genoa. In addition, from Russia to Genoa you can not only fly non-stop, but also take a direct train. There are a huge number of options: Liguria has both sandy and pebble beaches.

To the west of Genoa, for example, there are Sanremo(San Remo), Diano Marina(Diano Marina), Alassio(Alassio), Pietra Ligure(Pietra Ligure) And Finale Ligure(Finale Ligure). The beaches in the western part of Liguria are quite wide, long, often sandy, although pebbles are not uncommon. All these places are not so far from Genoa, but if you wish, you can find beaches closer: for example, in Arenzano(Arenzano)– here the beach is pebbly – or in Kogoleto(Cogoleto)– the beaches are partly sandy, partly pebble.

There are also many interesting places east of Genoa. For the most part, the beaches of eastern Liguria are pebbly and do not differ in length (probably with the exception of the beach in Lavagna, Lavagna). But the water here is clean and the places are picturesque. Attention should be paid, for example, to Sorry(Sori) And Camogli(Camogli)– both places are located near Genoa. A little further is located Santa Margherita Ligure(Santa Margherita Ligure). Even further - Sestri Levante(Sestri Levante); By the way, there is a beautiful sandy beach here. The further you go, the rockier the terrain becomes, but there are also places for swimming. There are beaches even in the Cinque Terre. The most interesting ones are in Monterosso al Mare(Monterosso al Mare): there are both sandy and pebble (more details).

All of the listed resorts in Liguria are accessible by rail. Genoa Airport (Aeroporto di Genova Cristoforo Colombo, GOA), in turn, has convenient connections with the Sestri Ponente train station (Genova Sestri Ponente Aeroporto).

A detailed overview of the beach resorts of the Ligurian coast is presented in this article.

Let's return to the shore of the Adriatic Sea, where, in addition to the resorts discussed, there is a well-known Rimini(Rimini). Wide sandy beaches, calm seas and an excellently developed tourist infrastructure - all this attracts a huge number of beach lovers to Rimini and its surroundings. There is a place here for families with children, and for noisy young people, and for older tourists (read more about hotels and areas of Rimini). In addition, this is a favorite destination of Russian tour operators. Therefore, before thinking about an independent trip to Rimini, you should carefully study the offers of travel agencies (you can look at the same and). There is a high probability that buying a tour to Rimini will be cheaper than organizing a vacation yourself.

Conveniently, Rimini has its own international airport (Aeroporto di Rimini Federico Fellini, RMI), from where you can even walk to some hotels (see, for example, Hotel Ascot). In addition, it is convenient to get to Rimini through Bologna Airport (Aeroporto di Bologna Guglielmo Marconi, BLQ).

At the same time, it is absolutely not necessary to limit yourself to Rimini and its immediate surroundings. If you like the Adriatic, but you are not attracted to either Rimini or Riccione(Riccione), nor Cattolica(Cattolica), nor Milano Marittima(Milano Marittima), then it’s worth taking a closer look at those located further south Pesaro(Pesaro), Fano(Fano) And Senigallia(Senigallia). Here there are the same wide sandy beaches and a smooth entrance to the sea. These resorts are also conveniently accessible via Rimini Airport. It is also worth keeping in mind Ancona Airport (Aeroporto delle Marche, AOI).

North of Rimini you can pay attention to such places as Lido Adriano(Lido Adriano) And Punta Marina(Punta Marina), which is not far from Ravenna.

• General information: about Rimini, about Bologna
• Flights: to Rimini, to Bologna
• Transfers: ,
• Car rental points: at Rimini airport, at Bologna airport

Pisa is perfect as a transit point on the way to the spacious sandy beaches of the so-called Tuscan Riviera (aka Versilia). In particular, from Pisa Airport (Aeroporto di Pisa Galileo Galilei, PSA), in just over an hour you can take a bus (for more details, see www.pisa-airport.com) to such popular seaside resorts as Viareggio(Viareggio) And Lido di Camaiore(Lido di Camaiore). Nearby also Forte dei Marmi(Forte dei Marmi), Marina di Massa(Marina di Massa) And Marina di Carrara(Marina di Carrara).

Eastern Liguria with its cozy beaches, picturesque bays and other natural beauties, by and large, is also not far away, and if you are interested in this particular region, then Pisa is worth keeping in mind as an alternative to the considered Genoa.

Also, look south from Pisa. There are many interesting places: for example, Marina di Cecina(Marina di Cecina), San Vincenzo(San Vincenzo) And Follonica(Follonica). These are fairly calm resorts, perfect for families with children.

It is worth mentioning separately about the island Elbe(Elba), where you can find beaches for every taste: sandy, pebble, and rocky. Elba, by the way, has its own small airport (Aeroporto dell "Elba). You can fly here from Pisa (see www.silverairitalia.it) and some other cities. A more traditional way to get to Elba is by ferry from Piombino, You can get to Piombino by train.

For more information about beach resorts in Tuscany, check out this article. By the way, all of the above places can also be reached through Florence (Aeroporto di Firenze-Peretola, FLR). However, Pisa is closer and flying to Pisa (at least from Russia) is more convenient and cheaper than flying to Florence.

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The outskirts of Rome are also not deprived of beach resorts (the beaches here are often sandy). For example, literally a few minutes drive from Rome Fiumicino Airport (Aeroporto di Roma–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci, FCO) there is a resort town Lido di Ostia(Lido di Ostia). From a logistics point of view, you can’t think of anything better (you can get here from the airport by Cotral bus), but from a quality point of view, there are much more interesting options.

If you focus on the immediate surroundings of the Italian capital, then you should pay attention to Anzio(Anzio) And Nettuno(Nettuno). It is convenient to get to these resorts from Rome by rail - the ride takes about an hour.

But perhaps the most interesting beach resorts are located further south. This is, first of all, San Felice Circeo(San Felice Circeo), Terracina(Terracina), Sperlonga(Sperlonga) And Gaeta(Gaeta). True, getting to these places by public transport is not as convenient as getting to Anzio and Nettuno. Therefore, in addition, let us also mention Formia(Formia): There are beaches here and you can get there from Rome by direct train. In addition, from the Formia railway station you can easily take a taxi or bus to the same Gaeta - the ride is about 15 minutes.

Concerning Sorrento(Sorrento), then directly in the city there are almost no beaches as such. One of the few happy exceptions is the La Tonnarella hotel with access to a small private beach (small pebbles). However, it is convenient to get to Sorrento from Naples (for example, by train on the Circumvesuviana railway - see www.eavsrl.it). From the point of view of a beach holiday in Sorrento, it makes sense to focus on places such as Meta(Meta) And Marina di Puolo(Marina di Puolo).

On the Amalfi Coast, the situation with beaches is better - you can swim and sunbathe like in the ones mentioned Amalfi(Amalfi) And Positano(Positano), and in other towns - Praiano(Praiano), Majori(Maiori), Minori(Minori) etc. The beaches here are pebbly, small and very picturesque. From Naples to Amalfitana you can travel by bus (see www.sitasudtrasporti.it) directly or with a transfer to Salerno (first by rail, and then again by bus).

South of Salerno you can pay attention to Paestum(Paestum), Agropolis(Agropoli) And Marina di Asceia(Marina di Ascea). The beaches here are sandy, prices are affordable, but the resort infrastructure is often (in Asheya, for example) not very well developed. But it’s convenient to get to from Naples – an hour and a half ride by rail. Not so convenient to get to places like Santa Maria di Castellabate(Santa Maria di Castellabate) And Cape Palinuro(Capo Palinuro). However, they also deserve mention, and if you travel by car, take a special look at them.

One of the most interesting places in the vicinity of Naples from the point of view of a beach holiday is the island Ischia(Ischia). There are many beaches in Ischia, and in addition to them there are thermal springs. You can get there by ferry.

It is worth bearing in mind in particular airport Lamezia Terme(Aeroporto di Lamezia Terme, SUF). To the north of it there is, for example, Amantea(Amantea), and to the south - Tropea(Tropea) with their wonderful sandy beaches. This is Calabria - the region is far from the richest, but the sea and beaches here are excellent. It is worth noting that many resorts in Calabria, including Amantea and Tropea, can be easily reached by rail from Naples or even from Rome (although the journey, of course, is not close and quite long). Another airport in Calabria is located in Reggio Calabria(Reggio Calabria, Aeroporto dello Stretto, REG). Nearby we note such a resort as Shilla(Scilla).

Don't overlook Puglia either. You can focus on the region here Salento(Salento)– “the heel of Italy” – in general, and places like Galipoli(Galipoli), Otranto(Otranto) and their immediate surroundings in particular. The region is also of interest Gargano(Gargano)- “spur of the Italian boot.” And even in Bari(Bari) And Brindisi(Brindisi), where the main local airports are located (Aeroporto di Bari-Palese, BRI, and Aeroporto di Brindisi-Casale, BDS), you can find places for a beach holiday.

Beach resorts in Italy- this is an alluring surf, a magnificent landscape and an amazing, juicy joy of life. Where is the best place to relax is an open question for everyone who is planning to spend vacation in Italy, preferably by the sea. Small, very different towns are interesting for their originality, established traditions, and customs. Especially for tourists traveling to Italy for the first time, we will take a closer look at how the infrastructure of the main resorts in Italy is structured, what and where will be offered to different groups of travelers and vacationers.

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Most holidays take place in the summer months of July - August, but Italy is not only good for summer. For excursion trips, for example, a group of students, we can safely recommend traveling in June, or even in October. Where exactly is the best place to relax? in Italy by sea Yes, it certainly depends on the time of year and the purpose of the trip.

In spring it is interesting to visit the Tuscany region; many colorful festivals are held here. Street food festival in Castiglioncello, with homemade beer tastings and master classes by famous chefs. A colorful camellia festival in the town of Cappanori (province of Lucca), when tourists can see unique varieties of Japanese flowers while visiting private villas of collectors.

The Easter antique markets (the cities of Vinci, Greve in Chianti, Lucca) are very interesting. Even if you are not a fan of antiques, you will not be left indifferent by the local merchants, colorful stalls, and brisk trade bubbling on the medieval fortress walls of the resort towns of Tuscany. Then follows the Strawberry Festival - the city of Terriciola (province of Pisa), and a lot of things. Many people plan to spend a vacation on the Tuscan coast in the spring not so much out of savings, but because of the desire to take part in unusual celebrations.

In July and August, the Italian high season reigns everywhere, and prices rise accordingly. It's time to visit the Adriatic Riviera - the most popular resort of Rimini. Wide (up to 200 m) sandy beach, about 9 km long, fine sand, uniform entrance to the sea.

Autumn is a generous time: wine tastings and new wine festivals invariably attract travelers from different countries. Visiting Italy in September means enjoying the gifts of a rich land and spending a truly unforgettable vacation. Tourists enjoy going to the Florence Culinary Festival - it’s rare to taste so many unusual delicacies anywhere.

At this time, you can successfully combine a beach holiday with pleasant outdoor gastronomic excursions to nearby farms or vineyards.

Older people prefer to relax in excellent resort areas with long traditions. For example, the San Remo resort complex is one of the most famous resorts and deservedly enjoys worldwide fame. Many cozy hotels on the Ligurian coast have good beach infrastructure and the highest level of service. Holidays in San Remo belong to the elite category. Relatively cheaper than San Remo, a holiday in the resort of Rimini. An impressive coastline with beautiful sandbanks - the beach is literally endless. At the same time, Rimini has a very wide strip of sand. Hotels are located along the coast, each hotel has its own beach.

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Prices (according to Italian standards) are affordable. There are no restaurants with loud music between the hotels and the sea; they are all located a little deeper. There are open municipal beaches. The free beaches of Rimini are not very clean, sometimes there are traders, although they are driven away from time to time by the police.

Not only hotel beaches, but also free municipal beaches are very well equipped. There are children's playgrounds and animation. Sufficient sun loungers and umbrellas; Between the rows there are comfortable wooden floorings - paths leading to the sea. Showers are equipped to wash off the salt after bathing.

On the Ionian coast, many defensive castles, religious and cultural monuments have been preserved to this day. For many vacationers, an ideal vacation at a resort necessarily includes getting to know the cultural traditions and historical monuments of an unfamiliar country. Adriatic resorts are an excellent opportunity not only to go to the sea coast, to get to know Italy better, but also to taste it.

Time spent on the southern coast of Italy can be a magical memory for a young couple, or maybe even a honeymoon.

For young people

The administrative region of Emilia Romagna is a small, colorful town with developed tourist services and a huge selection of entertainment. By the way, Rimini also belongs to this region of Italy. For young lovers of active nightlife, there is simply freedom here. This is exactly how everyone lives here! A surge of energy in modern clubs and bars, excellent opportunities for fans of beach sports. In short, a holiday in the Emilia Romagna region will give young people a whole variety of entertainment. Choose the best places for youth holidays at sea; in Italy there is certainly plenty to choose from.

An interesting option for young people is the Ligurian coast. For example, Moneglia is an excellent beach complex with a developed tourist infrastructure, plus a blue flag for cleanliness. Another highlight of the Ligurian Riviera is the possibility of interesting diving.

Experienced tourists often choose Monella as their base recreation area, which allows them to connect with interesting excursion holidays. Nearby is the magnificent Portofino, then Genoa. On the other hand, there are unique fishing towns among the rocks, the pearl of the Italian Riviera - Chinveterra. A picturesque mountain trekking path carved out over the sea at the beginning of the 20th century. Bright houses crowded right on the rocks, excellent views and seascapes for photos. You can travel between towns on the Ligurian Sea coast by train, moving through numerous tunnels. Each town has its own differences and is extremely interesting for walking.

Now about places where you can have a good rest in Italy at sea with children.

Alba Adriatica (Abruzzo region on the Adriatic coast) is one of the famous resort regions, with an excellent climate and excellent ecology. The local beaches - endless, with a gentle entrance for swimming - have received the Blue Flag more than 12 times. An excellent option for organizing children's holidays and recreation in the Mediterranean climate. The undoubted advantage of this Italian resort is the flat terrain, the absence of sharp climbs, slides and stairs, often found in other regions. This point may also be a priority when choosing an option for older people who want to enjoy a relaxing holiday.

We note the comfortable transport accessibility of Alba Adriatica (Roman airport), a beautiful pine park along the beach area, where you can spend a hot daytime. It's cool here, carousels for children alternate with small cafes. For safety reasons, pets are not allowed. Pineta Park itself is framed by a pedestrian and bicycle path, and the children's playground is in the shade.

Another significant seaside resort that we recommend for lovers of relaxing leisure or a beach holiday with children is Lido di Jesolo. Surrounded by the Alps, the resort is well protected from storms. Or Lignano. Here they offer tourists a relaxed family holiday, where you can enjoy the beach season to the fullest. From here, if you wish, you can go on an excursion to Venice, it is very close.

The rocky coast of Sicily with its magical azure bays attracts tourists who prefer active holidays. Diving, swimming with fins and a mask (snorkeling) are very popular. Note that there is a certain difference between the coast of the Mediterranean Sea and the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Tyrrhenian coast is rocky.

There are many popular resorts on the island of Sicily: Cala Rossa in Favignana, the resorts of Messina, with more than 200 km of beaches. The best resorts of Messina are the Aeolian Islands, the beaches of Taormina. Wonderful beaches of the province of Agrigento.

The magical coastline of Skala dei Turchi is famous for its azure bays and its convenient proximity to important Sicilian attractions - the Valley of the Temples (Agrigento). The snow-white cliffs polished by the waves go into the sea in unusual steps. The most beautiful bays among the rocks look especially impressive at sunset. A magnificent setting for a photo shoot to commemorate the south of Sicily. For those who would like to relax by the sea among local residents, away from noisy tourist resorts, southern and southwestern Sicily can become such a corner.

Using the example of Sicily, we can comment in detail on the nuances of organizing a holiday on a remote, uncrowded coast, in comparison with a large tourist resort:

• For an experienced, independent tourist, a secluded vacation is quite suitable, under certain conditions: basic knowledge of languages, car rental, financial self-sufficiency;
• For a less experienced traveler relying on public transport, traveling with children, or having a limited budget - the language barrier, distance from the airport and lack of communication experience - can spoil the entire impression of the magnificent coastline;
• beginners interested in group excursions, developed tourist infrastructure, timely Russian-speaking assistance - there is no need to go to remote fishing villages on their own (it is much better to see them on an away excursion).

Let’s immediately say that the savings due to the low cost of private apartments and meals are often offset by the costs of transport, plus transfer to the airport.

On the island of Sardinia, which is part of Italy as an autonomous region, travelers will be greeted by unique nature and excellent service. It has a different flavor and has its own characteristics, dictated by its geographical location (the island is located between Sicily and Corsica) and rich cultural heritage.

According to legends, it was on this blessed island that the Creator first set foot. Apparently this is why there are so many beautiful landscapes, many nature reserves and parks. As elsewhere in Italy, a comfortable holiday on the island of Sardinia can be successfully combined with educational excursion leisure. Ancient ruins of Nuraghi, Christian shrines, several interesting museums. The abundance of sandy beaches is quite typical of the Tyrrhenian coast. Plus - the beautiful color of sea water, silky to the touch, keeping swimmers afloat, almost like the water of the Dead Sea.

The northern coast of Sardinia - Costa Smaralda, is an elite resort, with all the ensuing consequences. It is expensive here, very beautiful and incredibly comfortable. An abundance of cafes and fashionable shops around perfectly clean beaches, a real luxury vacation for wealthy tourists.

When you are on vacation in the Calabria region, you should pay special attention and time to visiting iconic historical places. The architecture of the resort town of Alghero shows Catalan influence - this is no longer quite Italy. More precisely, a vibrant mix of Italian and Catalan cultures. This also applies to the cuisine - it’s hard to tear yourself away from local delicacies. The coast is usually called the Coral Riviera, because precious red corals grow in the local waters. Many holidaymakers enjoy the privacy of the Spiked Bay (Cala Spinosa) in Santa Teresa Gallura, and the Gulf of Orosei (San Teodoro), southern Sardinia, is highly praised online.

For an inexpensive holiday

Those who want to save money should go to the Adriatic coast of Italy, where you can relax cheaper than on the west coast. Budget options where you can really have an inexpensive holiday at sea in Italy are the already mentioned resorts of Rimini, Riccione, Lignano.

A serene holiday on the beach - the shallow (near the shore), warm sea of ​​the Lido di Esolo resort is a good option for a budget holiday for families with children. Another opportunity to relax cheaply is off the coast of Calabria, on the island of Sardinia.

Hotels in Palermo, Turin, Naples, and Genoa are considered relatively cheap. It is worth searching on the Internet for an inexpensive private mini-hotel, apartments on the second or third line. Consider the private sector as an accommodation option. A good option for young people is Italian hostels or campsites. As a rule, they also have their own beach, the use of which is already included in the price.

When going to Italy for the first time, you should ask about the cost of accommodation in campsites or hostels. Start searching for cheap apartments on the Internet. Use online accommodation booking, it brings very significant discounts (and sometimes more than significant).

Some basic tips for beginners:

• The maximum savings on vacation come from early booking of air tickets;
• Keep a close eye on your wallets and handbags, do not show off your expensive video camera on excursions in Naples (unfortunately, theft is the scourge of the tourism business in southern Italy);
• the season of relatively low prices (low season) begins in April and lasts until the end of May, plus the second half of October;
• Read as much as you can about the area where you will be going on holiday.

It is advisable to decide where to go to Italy for a good holiday at the seaside as early as possible. You can select an individual excursion program in advance, choose a hotel to suit your taste, having become acquainted with specialized travel websites with descriptions of attractions and reviews from visitors.

Thanks to its mild climate and abundance of the best resorts with clear sand dunes, Italy is able to charm travelers with very different personalities and tastes at first sight. After all, it itself is very different - mountainous, island, northern. In addition, the tourism infrastructure is not only well developed, but also adapted for a comfortable stay for a wide variety of age groups of tourists. Where is better - a purely individual question, A seaside holiday in Italy can be very different. At the same time, an Italian vacation has every chance of becoming an unforgettable vacation for the whole family, students, newlyweds or older holidaymakers.

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If tourists have chosen Italy, then it is unlikely that their vacation will follow the classic “lazy” beach scenario. It's impossible to stay in a hotel when there are so many interesting things around. Walk along the pavements of the Eternal City and look into the Vatican Museums, admire masterpieces of painting in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, delay the fall of the Leaning Tower of Pisa and see the “breathing” Etna in Sicily. Italy is sensual, warm and always alive. And the beach is an important addition and reward for people tired of the long winter. What to choose? Mainland or island? Where are the best beaches for families with children and entertainment?.

Adriatic coast

A mild climate, an abundance of opportunities for active and family recreation, affordable excursions, a large selection of hotels, excellent shopping and vibrant nightlife - all this is about the Adriatic. And now more about its resorts.

The Venetian Riviera is the general name of the resort area in the north of the Adriatic. The sea is shallow and warms up to 25 °C in the summer months, the beaches are landscaped, well equipped, wide and long, sandy. Venice itself is easily accessible from Lido di Jesolo, Bibione, Lignano and Caorle. It may be especially interesting for those who came to Italy for romance. You will not find so many loving couples at every step anywhere else in Europe. Even Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, known for his indifference to European architecture, called Venice “delightful.” The entire historical center is a solid monument that will not be spoiled even by the sight of washed clothes hanging on lines between the houses. Hereditary gondoliers, like our taxi drivers at the station, prey on tourists, shops and shops are bursting with souvenirs, and seagulls and pigeons in St. Mark's Square allow themselves to be fed in a businesslike manner. The birthplace of Carnival and the Golden Lion lives on with its simultaneously pompous display and shabby insides. Elderly grandfathers discuss politics and the likelihood of an imminent flood over a cup of coffee while the bells of a nearby church are ringing, couples coo about something on a stone bench, Murano craftsmen blow glass trinkets, and the eternal O Sole Mio can be heard from the Grand Canal. What kind of Venice will you see?

Rimini. Beach holidays on the sand in the summer, amazing shopping, plus good excursions all year round are the main factors that have made Rimini popular among tourists. The Tiberius Bridge, the Rubicon River and the Arch of Augustus are just the beginning of the list of local attractions. The name of the famous countryman and director Frederico Fellini is used everywhere, and the house-museum is visited by most tourists. And Rimini is also very logical and convenient as the beginning of excursion tours to the cities of Italy. Children will love going to the dolphinarium and the Aquafun amusement park, and in the famous “Italy in Miniature” park you can learn a lot of interesting things about the country and its history.

Jesolo. A typical Italian provincial town on the Venetian Riviera sleepily rests from the crowds of tourists in winter and holds back their onslaught in summer. The huge lagoon is protected from cold winds by the Alps, so strong storms are rare here. The seaside part of the city is called Lido di Jesolo and in the summer it turns into the cultural, musical, shopping and entertainment capital of the coast. Along the 14-kilometer beach, life is in full swing around the clock; hundreds of hotels, villas and campsites are crowded with local and visiting young people. There is also a lot of entertainment here for a family holiday: the Sea Life Aquarium, the Aqualandia water park, and the New Esolandia amusement park can keep adults and children busy for weeks.

Ligurian coast

This small area in the west of the country is also called the Italian Riviera. It stretches along the sea for almost 200 km from the border with France to Tuscany. The resorts of the Ligurian coast of Italy are considered among the most prestigious in the country. The best sandy beaches for families with children are located in the resorts of the Riviera di Ponente. On the coast of the Riviera di Levante, the beaches are pebble in small bays. San Remo, Genoa and Portofino have many shops, fairs and local markets.

Genoa. A major trade, port, industrial and tourist center in Italy. Proud and ambitious, she does not want to concede in anything to her eminent fellow countrymen - Venice and Florence. It always competed with the first in shipbuilding and trade, and with the second it shared the title of the richest city in Italy. It is believed that Christopher Columbus was born in these parts, and the name of the great navigator in Genoa can be heard and seen at every step. In addition to countless street and alley names, Columbus's profile appears on T-shirts and souvenirs, and dishes and cocktails are named in his honor. And if we talk about great names, then in Genoa it’s worth going to the former prison where Marco Polo “did his time” and seeing the violin of the great Paganini. But no matter where you go in Genoa, sooner or later you will end up at the port. It is the city's center of life and tourist attraction. The symbol of Genoa, the La Lanterna lighthouse and the Nazzario Sauro submarine museum are also located here. And be sure to try the pasta with Genovese sauce, the gastronomic symbol of Genoa.

San Remo. The most aristocratic resort in Liguria smells of fresh roses and pleases the eye with respectable audiences sedately strolling along the Empress Embankment, named after the Russian Empress Maria Alexandrovna. There are good beaches, decent spa centers, boutiques of expensive brands and the oldest operating casino in Italy. And for lovers of Italian retro music from Toto Cutugno, Adriano Celentano, Al Bano and Romina Power, the Ariston Theater is waiting for the next music festival in early spring.

Bay of Naples

The Gulf of Naples is part of the Tyrrhenian Sea, which washes the western part of the Italian boot. You can be transported to another era by visiting the nearby “world” ruins of Herculaneum and Pompeii, or go to the resorts of the Amalfi Coast, the islands of Ischia and Capri. Everything is within easy reach. Due to the absence of suspended sand, the waters of the Bay of Naples will be of interest to lovers of diving and snorkeling. Local beaches are mostly stone platforms and are not conducive to idle pastime. Most hotels stand on steep cliffs and are equipped with elevators for a comfortable descent of tourists to the sea.

Naples. Saint Januarius and Diego Maradona are loved and revered in about the same way in Naples. The first is the patron of the city, the second is a former famous player of the Napoli football team. This is the whole of Naples, a city of Christian believers and ardent fans. The townspeople sincerely believe that they fulfilled their mission to humanity long ago by preparing pizza for the first time and naming it in honor of Queen Margherita. Naples has the highest density of Baroque churches per capita, and numerous palaces and architectural masterpieces adorn the port city. And at night, hot Neapolitan blood boils until the morning in the bars and clubs in Piazza Bellini. Locals and tourists are having a blast as if Vesuvius will wake up for real tomorrow.

Ischia. Almost any tourist can afford to spend a vacation in Ischia. By Italian and European standards, this is an affordable resort island even in the “high” season in August. Most hotels accept guests on a half board basis, and you can have an inexpensive and tasty meal in numerous restaurants and cafes. Fresh fruit and local wine are sold in supermarkets, and access to the hotel's thermal pools is free for guests. The island is very green, there is the finest and soft sand on the beaches, convenient access to the sea and a clean, flat bottom. There are many large tourist thermal complexes on the island: Poseidon Gardens, Eden and Negombo. And the favorite entertainment of tourists during the procedures is boiling eggs in boiling water from the springs. Evening entertainment in the form of bars and discos is concentrated in Ischia Porto and Forio, and there are also good shopping centers there.

Capri. On Capri, Lenin and Gorky, Thomas Mann and Pablo Neruda, Oscar Wilde and the Queen of Sweden recovered their health and took a break from the labors of the righteous. Today, famous and wealthy people love Capri no less. It is really very beautiful here, and the city of Capri itself resembles the beautiful Taormina. Tourists also ascend the mountain, where most of the hotels are, with their luggage on a cable car, and then puff along the cobblestone streets with expensive suitcases in search of their hotel. There is no usual transport in the city. But the magnificent views that open up from here make you forget all the inconveniences of suitcases until the day of departure. In Capri everything is neat, cultural, expensive and rich. Tourists without ambitions prefer to stay nearby, in the town of Anacapri. Calmer, quieter, cheaper. And all the entertainment is nearby. The beaches of the island are pebbly and rocky, in quiet bays sheltered from the wind and prying eyes. Some can only be reached by boat. The island seems to be created for romantics and lovers.

Sicily

The film "The Godfather" by Francis Ford Coppola glorified Sicily as the birthplace of the mafia. Now the mafia remains in the memories of local highlanders and in the names of restaurants and graffiti on the city streets of Palermo. People come to the island for the clean sea and long beaches, for home-cooked food and delicious wine, to celebrate a wedding with numerous relatives and to party at the discos of Taormina. On the Syracuse embankment you will remember the laws of Archimedes, and climbing Etna will add adrenaline to your blood and the famous volcanic fiery liqueur to your stomach. It’s always warm in Sicily, it will be interesting to follow in the footsteps of the “Godfather”, and... Residents of Northern Europe spend the winter here, saving on utilities at home and benefiting their wallet and health, taking a break from the noise and bustle of the city.

Palermo. Commissioner Catala and Olga Kanistra, as Soviet viewers jokingly nicknamed the heroes of the series “Octopus,” are cinematic characters of this city. The Italians themselves call the capital of Sicily, Palermo, “luxury in patches” for the contrasting juxtaposition of magnificent cathedrals and Byzantine churches with houses worn out by inexorable time on narrow city streets. Elderly residents of Palermo blush shyly at the sight of naked figures (everything, like in an anatomy textbook, life-size without fig leaves) in the fountain in Pretoria Square, which has received the popular name of the Square of Shame. Tourists love to take pictures here and throw coins into the water. And be sure to go together through Porta Felice, the city gate of Happiness to the shores of the Tyrrhenian Sea, where you can so easily breathe fresh sea air and want to confess your love for your soul mate and the whole world.

Taormina. Without a doubt, Taormina is the main decoration of Sicily. In the past, the Greek settlement of Tauromenion experienced devastation and conquest, the fall and rise of culture and trade. Today's capital of the Sicilian Baroque is loved by tourists for the beaches of Giardini Naxos, hearty and healthy seafood food, excellent wines, good shopping and exciting parties in local nightclubs. Taormina is always at the center of resort life. From here it’s a stone’s throw to the top of Etna, the pretty, colorful towns of Catania, Syracuse and Messina, and in just half an hour you can take a ferry to the tip of the Italian boot or from Catania go by sea on an excursion to Malta.

Sardinia

When you hear the word Sardinia, many people imagine millionaires studying stock exchange rates on the beach in wicker chairs, like in the movie Some Like It Hot. This is partly true, and a wealthy bachelor can find Costa Smeralda and Forte Village in the south of the island. But the island is large, there is enough space for everyone, and the sea is common. If you wish, you can relax well and inexpensively in small private guest houses or small tourist-class hotels. In addition to natural beauties, mysterious monuments of an unknown civilization have been preserved on the island. These are nuraghi, huge round megalithic towers without roofs. To see the most beautiful landscapes and visit all the interesting places on the island, it is better to rent a car if you are a good driver. The roads are not easy, there are a lot of serpentines and sharp turns.

Italy has many faces. One is mysteriously hidden by a carnival mask, on the second the smile of Gioconda is frozen, the third will be reflected in a glass of wine from Tuscany, and the fourth will sparkle with the fresh fluffy snow of the Dolomites. You will definitely want to repeat your Roman holiday and again plunge into the Italian Dolce Vita.