The Longest Coastline In Europe
Italy's pristine coastlines are washed by five seas: the Mediterranean, Adriatic, Ionian, Tyrrhenian, and Ligurian. Almost all of Italy's 20 regions (excluding Umbria) have access to the sea, so you're never far from a beach. So, have an unforgettable summer vacation lazing on beaches, eating delicious seafood, and admiring the emerald blue sea. Whatever your beach style is, whether it's opulent resorts or rustic and historic sites, you'll find something to suit your needs and tastes. Along Italy's coast, readers may avoid tourist traps and discover spacious beaches, pristine marine reserves, the tastiest seafood, and stretches that residents have been trying to keep to themselves.
The village of Scopello, perched above the sea in north-west Sicily, is little more than a few lovely alleys with plenty of charm and a glittering bay below, complete with rock stacks and invitingly clean water. The dramatic ancient Tonnara (tuna fishery) adds charm, and Scopello is an ideal base for soul-lifting excursions through the surrounding Zingaro coastal reserve: routes rise through unspoilt hills covered in wildflowers before plunging to exquisite beaches normally only accessible by boat.
- Travel tips: The beaches differ from one region to another but still can meet all demands and satisfy all tastes.It's fine for spending an unparalleled holiday, basking on the sun and admiring the beauty of the azure blue sea.
