Spiagge

Explore la bellezza of Italy.

August is officially the start of summer vacationing in Italy. In fact, August 15th is known as Ferragosto – a national holiday that sees Italians escape to the beaches or mountains with family or friends.

If you are lucky enough to be in Italy in August, there are no shortages of beaches to enjoy and the following are some of the most popular spiagge in Italy.

Chia Beach, Sardinia. Sardinia is an island in the Mediterranean Sea, located west of the Italian Peninsula. Chia Beach water is turquoise and the sand is golden. Juniper trees overlook the beach and you can spot flamingos in the lagoon.

San Fruttuoso, Liguria. Liguria is a region in north-western Italy. San Fruttuoso beach is surrounded by lush vegetation. Divers come to San Fruttuoso to see the statue of the Christ of the Abyss, which in 1954, was placed in the water at a depth of 18 metres.

Tropea Beach, Calabria. Calabria is a region in Southern Italy. Tropea beach has white sand and emerald-green water. Santa Maria dell’Isola, an ancient medieval monastery, overlooks the beach.

Follonica Beach, Tuscany. Tuscany is a region in central Italy. Follonica Beach is popular for its fine sand and calm waters. Overlooking the island of Elba, the beach is backed by green hills and surrounded by nature reserves and Etruscan ruins.

Arienzo Beach, Amalfi Coast. Amalfi Coast is a coastline in southern Italy, overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. Located in beautiful Positano, you will need to descend 300 steps to get to the Arienzo beach.

So grab a towel, sunscreen and some sparkling water and enjoy your dip!