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Coasts and Island Holidays in Italy

From the alpine-backed sweep of Liguria in the northwest to the dramatic beauty of Amalfi; from the volcanoes and ancient ruins of Sicily to the golden sand of the Adriatic coast in the northeast. Italy’s 4,536 miles of coastline and dozens of islands qualify as among the world’s great natural beauties. And there is so much for you to discover. Italy’s geography and volcanic geology mean coast and islands are spectacular, mountainous affairs; the Amalfi coast south of Naples is the most famous, but Liguria, backed by the Alps, the Aeolian Islands and parts of Puglia and Tuscany also has stunning coastal backdrops.

For wide sandy beaches, try the Adriatic coast south of Venice (and indeed Lido di Ostia in Venice itself), southern Liguria and Tuscany. Bear in mind, wherever you go, it would be a waste to spend your entire time actually on the beach. If you’re on the Amalfi Coast, the Roman city of Pompeii, buried by Vesuvius in AD 79, is a must-see, in Sicily, the ancient ruins and countryside are spellbinding, in Liguria and Tuscany you have a host of coastal towns and villages to explore. In fact nowhere in Italy is far from a beautiful ancient town boasting a rustic trattoria or two and the world’s best ice cream. But if you do just want to stay on the beach, you can do it in utter peace and style.

Adriatic Riviera

Italy's most traditional stretch of coastline, with its long golden beaches, tiny sheltered coves and picturesque towns and villages, the Adriatic Riviera is a landscape vast in history, culture and open-air beauty. Throughout this region you can enjoy cosmopolitan cafes, bars and restaurants, along with the historic attractions of fountains, amphitheatres and medieval churches.
Adriatic Riviera

Liguria

Arcing from Tuscany to the French Riviera, Liguria has the same ingredients as its French neighbour with palm-strewn beaches but with an unmistakable Italian flavour. As well as it's beaches, further along the Ligurian Coast is Genoa the region's capital, a seething port with a maze of medieval passageways. Off the beaten track and scattered between resorts are little-visited medieval villages to explore.
Liguria

Neapolitan Riviera

Set on the west coast of Italy, around the Bay of Naples, the breathtaking Neapolitan Riviera is where you will find some of Italy's most spectacular coastline. From the lively city of Naples, the bustling town of Sorrento to the infamous Amalfi Coast with its dramatic beauty, a visit to the chic island of Capri to browse the designer stores to the Roman city of Pompeii, the Neopolitan Riviera offers it all.
Neapolitan Riviera

Puglia

Situated in Italy's heel, Puglia offers an extraordinary intermingling of mountains, tangled forests, endless olive groves and dazzling coastline. Legendary for it's regional dishes and traditional trullo houses, festivals of fabulous events, concerts and festivals or sagres as they are locally known take place nightly in July and August.
Puglia

Sardinia

The second largest island in the Mediterranean, bordered by 1,850 km of white sandy coastline, with crystal clear waters, Sardinia boasts some of the most beautiful seaside landscapes in the world. The Southern coast provides an ideal environment for the ultimate beach holiday. The mountainous interior of the island offers the opportunity for finding stunning vistas and secluded corners.
Sardinia

Sicily

Ancient ruins, sweeping bays, dazzling architecture, spellbinding countryside and dramatic skylines can all be expected in Sicily. Also home to heavenly beaches, majestic mountains and one of Europe's greatest natural wonders, Mount Etna, that dominates the landscape of Eastern Sicily.
Sicily

Tuscany

Tuscany's coast, the Riviera della Versilia, comprises of golden sand beaches with the Alpi Apuane as a stunning mountain back-drop. The stylish resorts of Viareggio and Forte dei Marimi feature imperial hotels, renowned restaurants, pine-shaded villas and palm-lined promenades, whilst smaller coastal villages such as Porte Ercole, built around a tiny harbour and protected by a Spanish fortress are just waiting to be explored.
Tuscany