Can you have a beach holiday in Italy?

Neapolitan Riviera With its pretty towns, glamorous islands like Capri and plenty to see and do (think day trips to Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii), this is a fine spot for a beach holiday in southern Italy.



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Going to the seaside is very popular with Italians, especially on Sundays, and Italian beaches can be very crowded in summer.

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Swimming is welcome at most of the beaches lining the coast, with majority free from rough currents and high tides. Saying that it's important to keep safe on holiday, especially if you arrive at a beach with no else there.

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Best beaches in Italy
  1. Polignano a Mare, Puglia. ...
  2. Capri, Campania. ...
  3. Porto Cesareo, Puglia. ...
  4. Scala dei Turchi, Sicily. ...
  5. Forte dei Marmi, Tuscany. ...
  6. Baratti, Tuscany. ...
  7. Positano, Campania. ...
  8. Lido di Orrì, Sardegna.


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Best Time to Visit Italy Beaches and coast If you love the sun and sea water the best time to visit Italy's beaches is between May and October. These months bring warm, sunny weather and temperate waters to popular beach destinations such as the Amalfi Coast, Puglia, Calabria, and the Italian Riviera.

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Italy has more (easily accessible) history, a richer range of cuisine, better cooking and food tours, and more sightseeing opportunities. Greece has better beaches, a more relaxing atmosphere (especially on the islands), and cheaper food and hotels. Top Tip: To see both Greece and Italy you need 2 weeks minimum.

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“Aside from winter travel, shoulder season (March through May and September through November) is known for cheap Italy deals,” he shared. If you can hold out until the end of the spring shoulder season, you'll be rewarded with pleasant temperatures in the mid to high 70s across the country, according to WeatherSpark.

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Rome, Florence, and Venice are the three most popular cities to visit on a first trip to Italy. These are filled with some of Italy's most famous places and it is easy to get around using public transportation. The Amalfi Coast, Cinque Terre, and/or Milan can easily be added on to this trip.

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Most of the beaches are not free but are divided into private beach areas called stabilimenti that can be used for a day fee. Your fee usually gets you a clean beach, a dressing room where you can leave your things, an outdoor shower for rinsing off, a good swimming area, toilets, and a bar and sometimes a restaurant.

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How To Avoid Sticking Out Like a Tourist in Italy
  1. No Cappuccino After 11:00AM. By far, this goes down as the number one rule in the Italian handbook. ...
  2. Cheese And Seafood Do Not Mix. ...
  3. Don't Out Think The Room. ...
  4. Embrace the Culture and Customs. ...
  5. Choose Your Words Wisely. ...
  6. Speak Italian!


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Is Italy cheap or expensive? Italy is generally considered to be an expensive destination for travelers. Bigger cities, such as Rome and Milan, can be especially costly in comparison to other areas of Europe. Staying in budget hotels can be costly, with nightly rates often starting at €60 or more.

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April to June offers the best weather Often considered the best time to visit, spring offers the ideal mix of good climate and bearable tourism flows. Nature blooms as the snow melts in the mountains and the rolling hills of the central Italian countryside come to life after the chilly winter.

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The weather on the Amalfi Coast is still quite mild in September, with the temperatures slowly cooling off but still warm enough to swim in the sea.

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