- Choosing a direction
- Weather features of a beach holiday in Italy
- Useful information
When choosing where to spend your vacation at sea, pay attention to Italy. This country is so multifaceted and amazing that any trip there turns out to be full of impressions and positive emotions. Among all the known options, a beach vacation in Italy looks especially attractive: in addition to the clean sea, hot sun and stunningly beautiful landscapes, the Apennine boot guarantees educational excursions and exciting shopping.
Choosing a direction
Italy occupies a peninsula washed by several seas at once, and therefore when choosing where to go, it is important to represent the peculiarities of a particular region of the country:
- The Adriatic, popular with Russian tourists, is the well-known beach resorts of Rimini, Riccine and Lido di Jesolo. The reviews from guests of this coast are always enthusiastic, because the beaches here are sandy, the entrance to the water is shallow, and you can choose quite affordable and budget hotels.
- Photos of the beaches of the Ligurian coast are the most picturesque. Quite expensive resorts are concentrated here, but charming resorts with secluded rocky bays.
- There are no strong winds and big waves on the shores of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The local beaches are suitable for families and individuals alike, and the mountains surrounding them create a great backdrop for those who like to take bright memorable photos on the shore.
- The Russian tourist is just getting acquainted with a beach vacation in Italy on the Ionian Sea. The very south of the Apennine Peninsula is good because almost all of the local beaches have Blue Flag certificates for cleanliness, and the cost of hotel rooms will seem pleasant to the absolute majority of tourists.
It is best to book tours for summer holidays in Italy in advance. So you can reserve attractive prices and easily choose a room in the hotel you like and at the right time.
Weather features of a beach holiday in Italy
It is best to visit the Ligurian coast, closed from the northern winds by the Alps, in the first half of summer or in September, although the swimming season here lasts from May to the end of October. In August, the hottest time comes when the air warms up to + 32 ° С, and the water - up to + 28 ° С.
The Tyrrhenian Sea has been waiting for its admirers since mid-May, when the water in it warms up to + 19 ° C, and the air temperature allows you to enjoy sunbathing with great comfort.
Even in November, there are enough sunbathers on the beaches of the Ionian Sea, because the swimming season here is the longest in the country. Columns of thermometers often stop at + 32 ° С in July and August, but the sea breeze helps to easily endure the heat, refreshing the "sole" of the Apennine boot especially willingly.
Useful information
An overview of the beaches of Italy, depending on the preferences of the traveler, usually looks like this:
- On the Adriatic, the ideal conditions for relaxing with little ones are sand, a gentle entrance to the sea and a shallow depth in the coastal waters.
- Luxury beach holidays in Italy are the resorts of Liguria, including San Remo and Portovenere.
- The island of Sicily is best suited for fans of picturesque views, Italian national flavor and medieval cathedrals.
A beach holiday in Italy on the coast of the Ligurian Sea is not suitable for those who like to bask on the sand: its strip stretches only from Alassio to San Lorenzo al Mare, and the rest of the resorts boast only rocky shores. There are not many free beaches here. You will have to pay for the entrance, as well as for renting a sun lounger and an umbrella.
In the Ligurian resort area, it is cheapest to rent an apartment in a family pension. They usually have a kitchen where you can cook.
The Tyrrhenian coast is more suitable for those who like to soak up the sandy beaches. Resorts in this part of Italy are designed for both family tourists and those who prefer solitude. The most elite here is the town of Sabaudia, the most beautiful is the resort of Sperlonga, and most of all antiquities can be found in Terracina.
The beaches of the Pesaro resort are a godsend for those who prefer a varied vacation. From here you can drive on an excursion to Rome and Bologna, since trains and buses leave directly from the city center. Pesaro also hosts many festivals and celebrations. The favorite among tourists is La Stradomenica every third Sunday of the month.
