If you are planning a summer holiday in Italy and you are dreaming of great food, culture, artistic wonders, and days by the beach then you'll likely be in search of the best seaside destinations in Italy to choose between. From famous hot-spots to hidden gems, sleepy villages to vibrant modern resorts, and more, there is something to suit everyone's tastes or needs. So, read on and find the perfect option for you so that you can combine a perfect Italian getaway with a dreamy sun holiday...
Amalfi Coast
The Amalfi Coast is one of the most famous and beloved stretches of the Italian Coastline. It features famous destinations like Positano and Capri, incredible views of rich blue waters, dramatic cliffs, and pretty towns stacking up from the sea. For many, it is pictures of crowds relaxing at the beach clubs and sitting out and sipping wine along waterfront restaurants here that they first imagine when dreaming of a seaside escape in Italy. While you may have to contend with crowds at times, the Amalfi Coast is famous for a reason. So, browse our villas on the Amalfi Coast and tick this dream location off your bucket list.
Cinque Terre
The Cinque Terre is a stretch of the coastline of Liguria that is characterised by famously craggy cliffs presenting picturesque scenery and pretty resort towns and is often considered the Italian Riviera. Named for the series of five (cinque) towns for which it is named, this is an area that is also in high demand during the peak tourist season of the summer months but is well-connected by a train line. This means that you can find a holiday rental in the Cinque Terre itself or a villa on the Italian Riviera in one of the less well-known towns and still readily enjoy all of the delights of the area.
Tuscan Coast
For those who want to be a little off the beaten path when it comes to a seaside vacation in Italy but who still want perfect beaches and access to the particular delights of Tuscany, it is definitely worth considering a vacation rental on the Tuscan Coast. In fact, if you actually love laying out on a sandy beach, the Tuscan Coast is one of the better options, with less of the craggy cliffs and more wide bays and pretty little coves than some other parts of the country. You might not have quite as dramatic a backdrop but you will be able to lounge on the beach instead of having to clamber over rocks to get into the water. It really just depends on your preferences!
Sicily and Sardinia
Italy's two island states both offer unique heritages, wild landscapes, incredible hiking, magical scenery, great food, and astounding coastlines. These are both areas where you'll be able to access long sandy beaches and pretty hidden coves and everything in between, giving you a variety of days by the sea to enjoy. So, find a villa in Sicily or a vacation rental in Sardinia, base yourself near or directly on the coast, and get out to explore the endless surprises and wonders on offer...
Salento
Apulia has long been one of the destinations of choice for Italians planning their summer vacations and international tourists have been increasingly discovering this stunning part of the world. Again, it is a place that largely offers pretty old towns overlooking dramatic cliffs and impossibly blue waters and has some spots like Polignano a Mare that are going to be impossibly busy during the high season but there are also still all sorts of hidden gems to be discovered in this relaxed and lovely part of the country. So, find a villa in Salento and do as the Italians do...
