Join us for a trip around some of the best Italian beaches, from the impossibly iconic to some that are right off the beaten track. Which is your favourite? Photos by Getty Images Though Italy attracts visitors throughout the year, many of us also like to spend summer holidays there, enjoying the country’s coastline and […]
Heading for the coast in Italy this summer? Go in style to the beach with these (vaguely) rock’n’roll-related accessories! 1. Cut across Shorty Never mind being on the beach – how about having the beach on you? These eye-catching Orlebar Brown swim shorts for men give you the opportunity to do just that, emblazoned as they […]
Delicious Sardinia is an unspoilt beach paradise where electric-hued water meets pristine clean sand. Fleur Kinson identifies the best places to be… Without a doubt, the island of Sardinia is home to some of the very best beaches in the Mediterranean. Crystalline waters of dazzling turquoise, cobalt or emerald lap shores of white or golden […]
Italy’s coastline offers an abundance of coastal escapes and it’s no secret that they are all beautiful. We’ve tried to help you out with a few of our favourites… San Vito Lo Capo Sicily San Vito Lo Capo in Sicily is often described as the best beach along Italy’s coastline with its zealous atmosphere, soft […]
The idyllic island of Sicily is renowned the world over for sand, sun and food – but you may not have heard of its salt… On first glance you may think wheelbarrows seem rather out of place on a Sicilian beach – however this is salt, not sand, and it really is collected in the […]
Looking for things to do in Liguria? You’ll be spoilt for choice with ten good reasons why it is a favourite destination for all the family Home to the ancient Liguri and, later, the maritime Republic of Genoa, Liguria’s spectacular coastline, pastel-coloured villages, well-equipped beaches and mild climate have been loved by many. In 1866, […]
It’s clear why this is a popular time for travellers to visit: The Amalfi coast is an array of colour as the first sign of autumn reaches Italy… The first signs of autumn arrive quietly on the Amalfi Coast. I try to hold onto the last warmth of the summer days, which seemed as if […]
Looking for an authentic walking holiday in Sardinia? Mark Nicholls shares a day-by-day overview of his hike through the area’s historic sites and rugged trails. Plus, discover how to book your own slow travel break, and what you need to know before you do. Sardinia feels like a world apart, an island where rugged natural […]
Thinking of visiting Tuscany? This complete Tuscany travel guide covers the climate, accommodation, and best places to visit in every region. When many people think of Tuscany, they imagine rolling hills bathed in golden light, scattered with olive groves, vineyards, and timeless stone farmhouses. That postcard-perfect image is real, but it’s only one side of […]
Trust this Puglia travel guide for all you need to know when planning your trip to Italy’s authentic heel… Puglia at a glance Puglia is the ‘heel’ of Italy’s ‘boot’, and its hundreds of kilometres of beautiful coastline span both the Adriatic and Ionian seas. It’s an uncluttered region known for its whitewashed towns, its […]