Italy, a country that is famous for its culture and history, is also a beach paradise, because it has every type of them: insulars on the Mediterranean and on the Tirreno; continentals on the Tirreno, the Adriatic and the Ionic Seas, the floor where the famous Italian boot lays.
The Italian beaches are complemented by the impressive architecture that have stand the test of time from the times the Roman Empire was dominating the world. But the important thing here is to know which are the best beaches in Italy...
Near many of the Italian beaches, fantastic Roman ruins or medieval castles can be seen, and this complements to the perfection the tourist destination of beaches, by being able to combine spectacular coasts with incomparable historical attractions. All the Italian beaches also have an irresistible touch of glamour. The European and world jet set come to these touristic jewels in search of sun and sand.
Another particularity of Italian beaches that is common to many of them is to be wrapped by crags that break the water. They are small beaches, with generally rocky sand, but which offer spectacular views from the top of the surrounding mountains, views that could be displayed in a postcard.
Within the different Italian beaches, the Amalfi Coast on the Tirreno, has about 30 coastal villages with spectacular beaches. Among them are Amalfi, Positano and Ravello, all small fishing villages that have been transformed, due to their beauty, in world renowned beach destinations. Very near the Amalfi coast is another one of the beach pearls of Italy, Capri Island, which combines its intriguing beaches with historical attractions such as the Tiberio Palace, erected in honor of the famous emperor who once inhabited the island.
Also, to the south of Naples and on the Tirreno, is Sorrento, an astonishing town, full of basins and spectacular cliffs with turquoise beaches.
On the north of Italy, also on the Tirreno, there's an area known for having the best Italian beaches: Cinque Terre, near La Spezia. Cinque Terre is formed by Monterroso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore, declared patrimony of the humanity by UNESCO.
In regards to the Adriatic, and as one of the most traditional beaches of Italy, Rímini stands out. Besides the typical attractiveness of the coast, it offers an important archeological site and an attractive historical city.
As most of the Europe beaches, the Italian beaches are world acclaimed because of the attractions associated with them, or the beauty of the areas where they are located. If you're looking to combine beach and historical attractions, picturesque towns and monumental landscapes, the beaches of Italy are your best alternative.
