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Italy, a land of coasts and beaches
Italy is the ideal destination for a seaside vacation. It boasts around 8,000 km of coastline, lapped by the waves of the Adriatic, the Tyrrhenian, the Ionian, the Ligurian, and the Sardinian Seas. From north to south, stretches of sandy beaches alternate with jagged shorelines and sheer cliffs that plunge into the sea - a land full of picturesque, fascinating seaside locations and islands with spectacular natural views that are well worth visiting. The wide variety of landscapes makes it possible to choose from different kinds of vacations, combining rest and entertainment, privacy and leisure.
The vast, sandy beaches on the Tyrrhenian coast are the ideal location for families, while the steep, rocky coastlines and small inlets of the Ionian and Sardinian Seas are perfect for those who are looking for a more isolated, “wild” atmosphere. The Adriatic Sea is calm, with long sandy beaches sloping gradually down to the water. It is an ideal setting for children to play in and have good, safe fun.
Wherever you go , there is a wide range of accommodation facilities - from luxury resorts to clubs that offer entertainment, activities, and all types of sports, to family hotels that mix comfort with hospitality in picturesque coastal areas, quaint fishing villages, or small towns built on the cliffs with breathtaking panoramic views of harbours and inlets. These vacation spots ensure visitors an intense, magical experience and offer young people the chance to enjoy nights out in the many different clubs that populate the Italian rivieras.
The Ligurian Sea is divided into the Riviera di Ponente (Western Riviera), with famous tourist destinations such as Bordighera, San Remo, Alassio, and the Riviera di Levante (Eastern Riviera), characterized by the Tigullio Gulf: Portofino, Santa Margherita Ligure, Rapallo, Portovenere are some of its main towns.
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The Adriatic Sea extends from Friuli-Venezia Giulia to Apulia, and it is characterized by its diverse tracts of coastline : featuring rocks or wide beaches in Veneto, Emilia Romagna, Marche, Abruzzo and Molise, and interesting rock formations along the coast of Apulia. Some of its most famous are Lignano, Bibione, Rimini, Riccione, Cattolica, San Benedetto del Tronto, Giulianova and Vieste.
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The Tyrrhenian Sea is the Sea of the Etruscans and of Naples, of the Lazio coast and the rocky shores of Calabria, even reaching the Aeolian Islands with their active volcanoes.
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The Ionian Sea is the sea of Magna Graecia, of the Byzantines and of the Normans. In Rossano, Sibari, Scanzano Jonico, Taranto and Gallipoli tourists will find historical tokens.
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The Sea of Sardinia is the tract of sea that divides one of the most beautiful islands of the Mediterranean from the Balearic Islands. It mainly washes the Western coast of Sardinia, and meets the Tyrrhenian Sea through the Strait of Bonifacio.
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The Strait of Sicily laps the western and southern coasts of Sicily as well as the northern coast of Tunisia.
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Beaches
Italy has numerous high-quality beaches that are awarded the prestigious "Blue Flag " year after year.
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