Do people swim in the ocean in Italy?

Swimming is welcome at most of the beaches lining the coast, with majority free from rough currents and high tides.



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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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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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In general, with the exception of the Como area, swimming is possible in most of the lake. But be careful, because swimming in Lake Como is not without risk, mainly for two reasons: the water temperature is generally lower than that of the sea, and if you dive when it is very hot outside, your body may suffer.

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Introduction to Sicilian Climate: From May to October, the weather in Sicily is warm enough to sunbathe & swim from the many beautiful beaches around Sicily's stunning coastline and seaside resorts.

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If you're trying to plan your vacation to Italy, you've certainly asked yourself the question – when is beach season in Italy? Well lucky for you, beach season in the Italy is much longer than those few short months (July & August) in the heat of summer. It starts as early as May and can go until mid to late September.

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With its towering cliffs, the Italian Coast is best suited for hiking, walking and exploring its colorful towns. Swimming beaches exist, but they are small. In contrast, Spanish beaches, like those on the sunny Costa del Sol or near San Sebastian, are usually wider, sandier and better for swimming and sunbathing.

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Simply put, any swimming performed in the ocean, a lake, or a natural pool counts as natural swimming. While some thrill-seekers take a more extreme point of view, Italy's beautiful swimming holes attract vacationers, canyoners, and adrenaline junkies alike.

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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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It is perfectly legal to drink on beaches in Italy, so order a bottle of bubbly Prosecco to sip on while sunning and then another of the local white with lunch. Most private beaches have a caffè that offer drinks, cocktails and snacks.

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Yes, Sorrento has several beaches and since it sits on a clifftop, its' beaches are not well known but despite it's rocky coasts and plunging cliffs is really is worth taking a dip in its waters.

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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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“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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Italy's best travel months are May, June, September, and October. They're also the busiest and most expensive time to visit (with the north remaining just as busy throughout midsummer). Crowds aside, these months combine the convenience of peak season with pleasant weather.

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It does not have to be expensive, but can be if you want it to be expensive. Typically I pay abot €11 for lunch in a bar and about €15 for dinner in a trattoria for dinner in the evening (both including wine). Restaurants will be more expensive.

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