One of the most popular tourist destinations in Russia and throughout the post-Soviet space is Italy. The coasts of this country are directed to different parts of the world, and each has its own unique features. It is best to have a preliminary idea about them even before the start of the trip.
Italy. Coasts and islands
In many ways, Italy is simply unique. It is not so easy to find another such country in the world, which would equally successfully combine the richest cultural and historical heritage and natural recreational resources. It is this rare combination of different circumstances that attracts people to Italy. Its coasts provide an opportunity for a magnificent beach holiday, and the architectural and historical heritage of large and small cities allows everyone who finds himself on the Apennine Peninsula to personally join the cultural heritage of European civilization. On the entire continent, in terms of the total length of the coastline, it is Italy that holds the undisputed superiority. The coasts of this country stretch from the Balkans in the east to the French Riviera. Their total length exceeds seven and a half thousand kilometers. This figure includes not only the coast of the Apennine Peninsula. It also includesthe coastline of the largest islands such as Sicily and Sardinia, as well as smaller archipelagos, which are home to a number of famous beach resorts.
Choosing direction
One often hears the question of where are the most beautiful beaches in Italy. This question is close to rhetorical, since everyone is free to put their own understanding into the concept of what is good and beautiful. But each stretch of the Italian coast has its own established circle of fans who prefer these places to any other. Holidays on the coast of Italy vary in price parameters within a fairly wide range. And it gives you a choice. It is interesting to note here that the Italians themselves prefer to relax on the northern coast of their country. As a rule, they are very demanding customers and the requirements for the level of service are quite high. Therefore, they choose the aristocratic resorts of the northern part of the province of Tuscany.
East
The Adriatic coast of Italy is one of the most popular beach tourism destinations throughout continental Europe. Many people from different countries annually make their choice in favor of these places. And this is quite reasonable. Aristocratic beach resorts have existed here for centuries. Their main advantage should be attributed to the wide sandy beaches, gently receding into the water. This creates a comfortable swimming area even at a considerable distance from the coast. This part of the coast, stretchingfrom Ravena to Pesaro, often referred to as the "Italian Riviera".
According to price parameters, the Adriatic coast of Italy is one of the most accessible. Everyone can choose apartments here according to their level of ability - from luxurious luxury hotels to small family-type coastal hotels. The resort villages of the coast do not have clear boundaries and smoothly move from one to another. The most famous of them are Riccione, Rimini, Milano Marittima, Gabicce Mare and Pesaro.
Ligurian coast of Italy
No less popular resort area of European importance is considered to be a section of the Mediterranean coast, which is a direct continuation of the French Riviera.
Often this stretch of coastline, administratively related to the province of Liguria, is called the "Italian Riviera". The Ligurian coast of Italy is one of the most important beach resorts in the global tourism hierarchy. Such geographical names as San Remo, Allasio, Diano Marina are known to all. They have long and habitually set the level of world standards in the field of beach recreation. The coastal service infrastructure here is designed to receive a large number of tourists and is successfully coping with its task.
The Ligurian coast of Italy is located approximately at the same geographical latitude as the Adriatic. This ensures not only the similarity of climatic parameters between the two neighboring regions of the Apennine Peninsula, but also ensures their equ altransport accessibility for tourists. And also puts these two areas in conditions of natural economic competition. And this cannot but have a positive effect on the level of service and prices.
Tyrrhenian coast
In other words, this hundred-kilometer stretch of coastline in the southern Italian province of Calabria is called the Riviera Lazio. This direction is not so actively visited by tourists, and in this circumstance there are already considerable advantages. The price level on the Tyrrhenian coast is lower in relation to the Adriatic and Liguria, and living conditions can be chosen at your discretion. The beach season on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea lasts from early May to November, and the weather during this period is sunny. Those who have had a chance to relax in southern Italy speak of the time spent here extremely positively.
Amalfi Coast
One of the most unusual and expressive resort areas is located less than a hundred kilometers from Naples. The Amalfi Coast is a very narrow strip of land, sandwiched between steep mountain slopes, descending ledges to the Gulf of Salerno. These beaches are not so easy to get to, and perhaps that is why they are classified as aristocratic and bohemian. The vivid visual expressiveness of these places has attracted European poets and artists for centuries. And this tourist destination cannot be attributed to the number of main ones. It is for those who consider themselves to be in the category of the elite. It should be noted that for a safe living in theseplaces require at least minimal climbing skills. The slopes are too steep here.
Sicily
It's not hard to guess what the people of Sicily say when asked where the best coasts of Italy are located. Where else but on their favorite island? And they don't exaggerate that much. The beaches of Sicily are truly excellent in every respect, and the season on them continues until late autumn. And this island is attractive not only for beach holidays. It has attracted people for centuries. Its rich culture and history have absorbed a lot - from antiquity to the harsh realities depicted in Mario Puzo's novels about the Sicilian mafia. You should visit Sicily at least once in your life.
Sardinia
The most peripheral of all the coasts of Italy is the coastline of the island of Sardinia. And in this remoteness lies a lot of positive aspects. From the mainland of the country, you can get here both by air and by sea. But this takes time and is associated with additional costs. That is why the beaches of Sardinia are not so crowded even in the midst of the tourist season. By the way, in ecological terms, Sardinia is one of the most prosperous Italian provinces, and this is noticeable on its beaches even with the naked eye. Those who value cleanliness, peace and solitude more than anything else should include this remote coastline in their itinerary. Service and tourist infrastructure of the island are not inferiorEuropean standards for a beach holiday.
