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Blue Grotto
Anacapri · Campania
Once a Roman nymphaeum for Tiberius, this famous sea cave on Capri is illuminated by a unique blue underwater light.
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Faraglioni and Gardens of Augustus
Capri · Campania
Three massive coastal rock formations shaped by ancient marine erosion, standing as the enduring symbol of Capri.
91
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Cala Goloritzé
Baunei · Sardinia
Created by a 1962 landslide, this white pebble beach is dominated by a 143-meter rock pinnacle towering over the sea.
90
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La Pelosa Beach
Stintino · Sardinia
Built before 1578 from local schist, this defensive tower on an islet gives its name to the famous Stintino beach.
89
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La Maddalena Archipelago
La Maddalena · Sardinia
A 62-island archipelago in the Strait of Bonifacio featuring Savoy military ruins, Garibaldi's home, and protected waters.
88
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Scala dei Turchi
Realmonte · Sicily
A white marl cliff named among UNESCO's top 100 geosites, famous for its natural staircase and Camilleri's novels.
88
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Due Sorelle Beach
Sirolo · Marche
The twin sea stacks beneath Mount Conero: the Adriatic's icon beach, reached only by sea.
84
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Spiaggia Grande
Positano · Campania
The Amalfi Coast's icon beach, at the foot of the pastel cascade.
84
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Isola Bella
Taormina · Sicily
A tidal island in Taormina known for its exotic flora and mid-century architecture camouflaged among the rocks.
82
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Pizzomunno and old Vieste
Vieste · Puglia
Guarded by the 25-meter Pizzomunno monolith, Vieste features a medieval center and a striking coastal Swabian Castle.
81
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Punta Aderci Reserve
Vasto · Abruzzo
Established in 1998, this 285-hectare coastal reserve features sandy dunes and the towering Punta Penna lighthouse.
79
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Arcomagno
San Nicola Arcella · Calabria
The rock arch guarding a hidden beach: the most photographed sunset of the Citron Riviera.
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