Though Italy attracts visitors throughout the year, seeking out its unusually rich culture and unrivalled cuisine, many of us also like to go there on our summer holidays, to enjoy the country’s breathtaking coastline and nearly 400 Blue Flag beaches. Beach resorts, of course, go in and out of fashion, and in the end it all comes down to personal taste. If you crave solitude, the large-scale beaches around Rimini with their serried ranks of ombrelloni (parasols) are not for you; maybe somewhere like Cala Gonone in Sardinia would suit you better, as it is only accessible by boat or narrow road… Here we present a carefully curated selection of ten iconic Italian beaches, starting in the northwest and working our way slowly southwards, from which we are sure you will find at least one that suits your needs perfectly.
Paraggi, Portofino – Liguria 1