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Italy, the “Riviera” country
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 over the sea - a land full of picturesque, fascinating seaside locations and islands with spectacular natural views that are worth a visit. The wide variety of landscapes makes it possible to choose among 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 one goes, there is a wide range of accommodations - 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 to young people the chance to enjoy their nights in the many different clubs of the Italian coast.
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 coasts: rocks or wide beaches in Veneto, Emilia Romagna, Marche, Abruzzo and Molise, peculiar cliffs in Apulia. Some of its most famous sites 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; it extends from the coast of Lazio to Naples and the coast of Calabria, reaching the Eolian 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 divides one of the most beautiful islands of the Mediterranean from the Balearic Islands. On the Western coast of Sardinia, it 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 a number of high-quality beaches that receive the prestigious recognition of "Blue Flag Beach" year after year.
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