The best beach resorts in Italy: where to go in 2024

Where you can soak up the sun and get the most out of your vacation - we'll tell you below.

Cefalù

A Sicilian resort with excellent beaches. Here, pizza is baked and ice cream is sold on every street. The summer vacation season lasts from June to November. The average water temperature ranges from 18.5°C to 28.2°C.

What to see?

Harbor. It used to be considered the main port for the community. There are many white and blue small boats moored near the shore. When it's hot, locals swim alongside the water transport.

Christopher Columbus Embankment. It stretches for 5 kilometers. If you get hungry, don't worry. There are plenty of cafes and restaurants here. Be sure to take a walk along the beach. It offers incredible views.

La Rocca. The most beautiful mountain in the area. There are fortifications on the top, built by settlers to protect themselves from pirate attacks.

In the Val di Suro winery , you can enjoy incredible notes of Italian grapes. The company is located in Madoni Park. The alcoholic beverage has been produced here since the Roman Empire. One sip of it will bring tourists back to the Sicilian traditions of the XVII century.

Capri

The island is famous for its beauty. Even Homer mentioned the area in his works. He described it as a land where sirens lured sailors with their singing.

If you value outdoor activities, you should go to the capital of the archipelago. If you want peace and quiet, head to Anacapri.

What to see.

Faraglioni. The cliffs are a symbol of the region. The cliffs protrude from the depths of the sea and are located very close to the coast. You can get to the stone works of nature by boat.

Blue Grotto. Once upon a time, Emperor Tiberius ordered the construction of a passage from his villa to the cave. The ruler used the dungeon for swimming. The peculiarity of this place is the blue water. When the sun shines brightly, the sea gives an underwater glow.

Keep in mind that in high season there are a lot of people who want to visit the popular location. Therefore, you can stand in line for more than an hour. The tour itself lasts 5 minutes.

Monte Solaro. A mountain overlooking Naples and Salerno. At the top is the Fortino di Bruto log cabin. In the nineteenth century, it was used in the battles between Great Britain and France.

Tropea

The resort is located on the cliffs, off the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is most popular among Italians. By the way, roads with serpentine surfaces prevail here. You can choose both private and municipal beaches for sunbathing and swimming.

What to see

There are many churches and cathedrals in the city. Be sure to visit the Cathedral Church. It was built in the Norman style. Inside the shrine are the tombs of the Galuppi family and a unique black crucifix from the 15th century. By the way, the entrance to the chapel is free, but possible only by appointment.

Santa Margherita Ligure

A popular area among Milan residents. Hotels here are located in old mansions. An ideal option to get acquainted with the history of the neighborhood. The municipality is dominated by houses in orange shades. For a beach vacation, we recommend the most famous sandy beach of Bagni Minaglia.

To get to know the city, head to the Villa Durazzo Centurione museum complex. It includes two historic residences. By the way, here you can take a leisurely stroll through the Italian-style park-garden.

Procida

The small island is located between the mainland and the island of Iskia. People come here for the national flavor. By the way, some episodes of the movie The Talented Mr. Ripley were filmed here. Famous actors took part in the movie: Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Cate Blanchett and others.

After getting off the ferry, tourists immediately find themselves on one of the beaches closest to the port. However, the best coast of the archipelago is in Chiaiolella.

Be sure to visit the Abbey of St. Michael the Archangel. The monastery stands on the cliff of Terra Murata. The building houses a library that stores ancient manuscripts. And in the catacombs you can see frescoes.

There is a bridge to the island of Vivarius through the castle d'Avalos. Here we advise you not to avoid the nature reserve.

Italian resorts have a lot to surprise guests. So be sure to visit one of them.

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