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Discover Lavinio, The Exclusive Beach Near Rome Loved by the Ancient Romans

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 04/01/2021 - 12:27

You have probably never heard of Lavinio, yet this holiday resort on the outskirts of Rome has been a VIP destination for centuries. Indeed, in the golden days…

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View of Portoferraio on Elba island in Tuscany

9 Seaside Villages in Tuscany

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 07/30/2020 - 00:00

We’re taking a tour around Italy’s seaside borghi (historic villages) this summer, destinations where you can enjoy leisurely days at the beach followed by…

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Cavagrande del Cassibile Natural Reserve Laghetti d'Avola Sicily

Sicily’s Wild Spots: Laghetti d’Avola

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 07/28/2020 - 08:04

A corner of wild Sicily has been selected by CNN as one of the world’s top 20 best places for swimming. Located between Avola, Noto and Syracuse, in south-…

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Where to Sunbathe on the Sorrento Coast

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 07/16/2020 - 00:00

The ‘Costiera Sorrentina’ is a stretch of coast north of the Sorrento peninsula, which overlooks the Gulf of Naples; it is bounded by Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi…

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Le Marche’s Top Beaches for a Great Summer Vacation

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 07/07/2020 - 03:00

With 170 km of coastline, Le Marche is an ideal summer destination: sandy beaches, wild coves set among cliffs, Mediterranean vegetation, family-friendly…

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Seven of Italy’s Most Beautiful Eco-Friendly Beaches

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 08/01/2017 - 09:25

Italy boasts many protected natural reserves and marine areas, where the waters, seabed and coastline are safeguarded by rules set by the Ministry of the…

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Sicily's Isola dei Conigli: The World’s Most Beautiful Beach?

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 07/18/2017 - 06:00

In the last few years, Lampedusa has been more often associated with the migrant crisis than with its stunning natural beauty. And yet beautiful it is, with…

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Where to Escape the Heat: Top Seaside Resorts in Emilia-Romagna

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 06/28/2017 - 04:05

Our featured region of the month, Emilia-Romagna has 90 km of coastline, facing the Adriatic Sea: known as Riviera Romagnola, it stretches across three…

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Summer Escapes: Fun-Loving Lignano Sabbiadoro

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 05/11/2017 - 08:00

Halfway between Venice and Trieste is Lignano Sabbiadoro, one of the most popular summer resorts on the Adriatic coast in northern Italy. So as we head into…

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Top Destinations to Visit in Italy This Summer

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 07/15/2016 - 00:00

The beauty of Italy lies in the diversity of its landscapes: besides its well-known cities filled with historic monuments and artistic treasures, the aptly-…