Sun and Coasts
For many tourists Italy means the seaside, and the 7500 Km coastline of our sun-kissed Mediterranean country draws sun-seekers from near and far. Idyllic beaches abound, particularly in the far south.
Explore the stunning Cinque Terre a series of five small fishing villages (Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore) in the North of Italy. With terraced vineyards, craggy cliffs and panoramic footpaths, they are an ideal destination for walkers, trekkers and those who simply want to escape the more crowded Italian tourist hotspots. Along with the coastline, the five villages make up a national park, which has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Discover the small towns of the Amalfi Coast and the cobalt-blue waters of the sun-splashed islands of Capri, Ischia, and Procida. Capri has been a favoured holiday spot since Roman times. A mix of history, nature, worldliness, culture and events that daily blend together and bring the Legend of Capri to life; a legend that sees no comparison anywhere in the world.
Then there are the islands – some big (Sicily and Sardinia), some small, some glamorous, some rustic, some sand-circled and some volcanic.