Beach lovers looking for a holiday that combines sparkling sea, laidback Mediterranean vibes and plenty of Insta-perfect photo opps, should head for Italy for la dolce vita this summer. With its fun ...

Italy is home to some of the most beautiful beaches on the Mediterranean. They’re not exactly well-kept secrets, especially in July and August, when many of the best beaches in Italy are packed ...

In a perfect world, we wouldn’t need to explain why beaches and islands up and down Italy are worth visiting. We wouldn’t need to describe the fluorescent waters and talcum-powder sand, or highlight ...

If there's one thing Italians love to do, it's hit the beach when the sun is out and argue over the best beach destinations in Italy. Spirited debates flourish among families about the most beautiful ...

Italy is flying high in 2025 with an impressive 487 Blue Flag beaches—more than almost anywhere else in the world. With such a vast and varied coastline (and a few sparkling lakes thrown in), you’re ...

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You can't go wrong, to be honest. When you close your eyes and dream of Italy, what do you see? The massive Colosseum in Rome? The iconic marble David in Florence? Gondolas winding down the canals of ...

Dream Roman Holidays may be more like a nightmare for anyone visiting Italy over the next few days. Such huge numbers are expected to descend on the country’s popular destinations around a major ...