Which has better beaches Italy or Spain?

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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Italy is more beautiful and breathtaking. While Spain too is one of the most beautiful places in the world, the vibe and sheer beauty of Italian cities as well as small towns, and the views of Italian countryside is unparalleled and quite overwhelming. Spain is a more modern and better organised country.

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As if Italy's many superlatives — world-class museums, spellbinding archaeological sites, charming small towns, and fabulous food among them — weren't enough, the country also has some of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean.

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Due to its recent access to the EU and late development it's quite a modern country compared to Italy. Spain is much more tourist friendly due to both prices and quality of infrastructure. Italy is terrible at advertising itself. France and Spain advertise themselves in a much more attractive fashion.

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There are a few relatively unsafe places in any country, but overall all three are very safe countries to visit, among the safest in the world.

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To connect with more people in the Italian neighborhood where you live? Sounds like Italian is your best bet. To boost your career prospects? Spanish is a top business language thanks to how widely spoken it is, but if you're working in, say, fashion, it might make much more sense to learn Italian.

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Since Spain has a number of different climatic conditions, when you go will certainly influence the kind of holiday you have. Typically speaking, Spring (March to May) or Fall (September to November) are considered to be the best times to visit Spain.

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Certain parts are Spain are undeniably hotter than Italy during the summer making it very uncomfortable to visit during the day. It was over 47 C (116 F) in Seville in June last year! Italy, especially the northern region of the country has harsh cold winters and good hiking and skiing opportunities.

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

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Situated in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea in Southern Europe, Italy is a place where one visit is not enough. You will come back for sure. One of the top 10 most beautiful countries in the world, Italy is home to many striking destinations, such as Venice, Rome, Milan, and Florence.

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When traveling between Spain and Italy by rail, you will always have to pass through France. Therefore, you should make sure that your Eurail Pass is valid in France. If your pass is not valid in France you must remember to buy a separate ticket for this part of the journey.

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In between nine and 12 days, you can immerse yourself in multiple regions of Spain plus even visit Portugal if you choose. Consider combining the aforementioned excursion to Galicia with a road trip to Basque Country. This self-drive tour begins in Madrid.

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… a much more diverse travel experience. As a result, Spain offers far more diversity than Portugal as a travel destination, from topography to culture to the sheer number of cities and towns to visit.

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The cheapest time to visit Spain is usually from December to March, though you can also enjoy affordable flights and hotels in early spring and late autumn. The winter months see many vibrant markets and activities dedicated to annual celebrations such as Christmas, Carnival, and New Year's Eve.

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All in all, Spain is generally a bit cheaper to visit when choosing an Italy or Spain vacation. Restaurants and hotels are mainly more affordable, even in larger Spanish cities like Madrid, Barcelona, and Seville. Note that you will use euros as currency in both Italy and Spain.

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In Europe, both are equally important. However, Italian is more important in Italy, San Marino and parts of Switzerland, whilst Spanish is more important in Spain, Gibraltar and possibly Andorra (though the official language in Andorra is Catalan).

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