Tag: beaches

  • The Pontines, Perhaps

    Unlike Greece, Italy isn’t a land of islands. Sure, there’s Sicily, Capri, and the Tuscan Archipelago, which includes Elba. But there is also a small set of islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea between Rome and Naples that, according to Guy Dinmore of The Financial Times, “offer a safer and saner way to travel” for those…

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  • Vasto: An Unspoiled Beach in Abruzzo

    Earlier today, we wrote about the travel potential of the region Puglia, this year’s emerging star of Italian tourism. Well, if Puglia is the new Tuscany then some years from now Abruzzo will be the new Puglia. Richard Norton-Taylor writes about Vasto, a largely “unknown” beach on the Costa Abruzzese for the The Guardian. There…

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  • Beaches of Lazio: The Best Beaches Near Rome

    Many travelers who visit Rome in the summer often forget that the beaches of the Tyrrhenian Sea are as close as half an hour away. The region of Lazio has many beautiful beaches up and down its 360 km/224 mi coastline, some of which are ideal for a day trip from Rome while others merit…

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    Cliffs near Sperlonga
  • Beaches of Tuscany: Best Beaches for a Tuscan Summer

    Tuscany has 230 kilometers of coastline plus a cluster of islands, making it perfect for a beach holiday.

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