🏖️ Seaside

77 destinations

Eight thousand kilometres of coastline in a reasoned selection: sea cities, rivieras and coastal pearls with complete guides on what to see, where to stay and how to get there.

Panoramic view of the city and bay of Naples at sunset with Mount Vesuvius in the background Naples Campania · Naples Palermo Cathedral illuminated at dusk with its surrounding plaza Palermo Sicily · Palermo Sunset view of Boccadasse coastal neighborhood in Genoa with its landmark church Genoa Liguria · Genoa Interior of the Basilica of San Nicola in Bari with wooden pews and Romanesque arches Bari Puglia · Bari Gondolas on the Grand Canal and the Rialto Bridge at sunset in Venice Venice Veneto · Venice Detail of tritons on the Orion Fountain in Messina, Sicily. Messina Sicily · Messina Industrial facility with a tall red and white chimney in Trieste Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia · Trieste Panoramic view of Reggio Calabria from above featuring Palazzo Campanella. Reggio di Calabria Calabria · Reggio Calabria Panoramic view of Livorno from above, showing the city, industrial port cranes, and the sea. Livorno Tuscany · Livorno Aerial view of Cagliari with the city, lagoon, salt pans, and coastline. Cagliari Sardinia · Cagliari Panoramic aerial view of the coastal town of Rimini showing the beach and Adriatic Sea. Rimini Emilia-Romagna · Rimini Urban view of Salerno with apartment buildings, a parking area, and mountains in the background. Salerno Campania · Salerno Flock of sheep crossing a bridge in Pescara with the clock tower Pescara Abruzzo · Pescara Panoramic aerial view of the city and port of Ancona with neighborhood labels Ancona Marche · Ancona Satellite view of the western coast of Sicily, Marsala, and the Egadi Islands Marsala Sicily · Trapani Aerial view of Viareggio beach and promenade with the Apuan Alps in the background. Viareggio Tuscany · Lucca Panoramic view of the town of Crotone, its coastline, and harbor from a hilltop. Crotone Calabria · Crotone Aerial view of the coastal town of Sanremo showing its marina, harbors, and Ligurian coastline. Sanremo Liguria · Imperia View of a village nestled among green hills near Olbia Olbia Sardinia · Sassari Torrevaldaliga Nord thermal power plant near Civitavecchia, Lazio Civitavecchia Lazio · Rome Courtyard in the historic center of Mazara del Vallo with decorative ceramic vases and a mosaic Mazara del Vallo Sicily · Trapani Facade of the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta in Chioggia with war memorial Chioggia Veneto · Venice Aerial view of the historic old town and coastline of Monopoli in Apulia, Italy Monopoli Puglia · Bari Panoramic dusk view of the coastline and cityscape of San Benedetto del Tronto San Benedetto del Tronto Marche · Ascoli Piceno Panoramic view of Senigallia between the Marche hills and the Adriatic Sea Senigallia Marche · Ancona Elevated view of the historic center of Terracina showing its Romanesque bell tower and medieval towers. Terracina Lazio · Latina Panoramic street with cars, trees, and buildings in Sciacca, Agrigento Sciacca Sicily · Agrigento Panoramic view of the city of Alghero and its gulf with hills in the background. Alghero Sardinia · Sassari Panoramic view of the Gulf of Vasto and beach from a hillside path Vasto Abruzzo · Chieti Frescoed facade of a historic building in Licata, Agrigento, Sicily. Licata Sicily · Agrigento Sunset over the sea along the coast of Ladispoli viewed through a beach fence. Ladispoli Lazio · Rome View of Riccione beach with hotels along the Adriatic coast Riccione Emilia-Romagna · Rimini Panoramic view of the commercial port of Piombino with ships and industrial cranes Piombino Tuscany · Livorno Piazza Duomo in Termoli with the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Purification Termoli Molise · Campobasso Urban view of Milazzo showing residential apartment buildings and street Milazzo Sicily · Messina Panoramic view of Camaiore nestled in a valley surrounded by green hills in Tuscany Camaiore Tuscany · Lucca Panoramic view of the white hilltop town of Ostuni in Puglia Ostuni Puglia · Brindisi Panoramic view of Rosignano Marittimo with traditional terracotta roofs and a church bell tower. Rosignano Marittimo Tuscany · Livorno Panoramic view of the coastal town of Avola and the sea from above Avola Sicily · Syracuse View of the gulf and town of Rapallo from a wooden seaside promenade Rapallo Liguria · Genoa Panoramic high-angle view of Chiavari, its coastline, and Ligurian hills Chiavari Liguria · Genoa Modern architecture with glass storefronts at Laguna Shopping center in Jesolo Jesolo Veneto · Venice Night view of the historic town of Noto with its illuminated cathedral in Sicily. Noto Sicily · Syracuse Panoramic view of the industrial and commercial port of Ortona with the Adriatic Sea Ortona Abruzzo · Chieti Panoramic view of the waterfront and historic center of Gaeta Gaeta Lazio · Latina Rocky coastline and sea along the coast of Gallipoli under a bright sun. Gallipoli Puglia · Lecce The Aragonese Castle standing on a rocky islet in Ischia, Naples. Ischia Campania · Naples Panoramic view of Polignano a Mare with white buildings perched on rocky seaside cliffs Polignano a Mare Puglia · Bari Sorrento Sorrento Campania · Naples Panoramic view of Cefalù showing La Rocca cliff, cathedral, and coastline Cefalù Sicily · Palermo Panoramic view of the historic center of Vieste on a cliff above the sea Vieste Puglia · Foggia Caorle beach with a line of pedalo boats on the sand and hotels along the seafront. Caorle Veneto · Venice Panoramic view from Belvedere Quattrocchi on Lipari showing sea stacks and Vulcano island. Lipari Sicily · Messina Panoramic view of Volterraio Castle and the Gulf of Portoferraio on Elba Island Portoferraio Tuscany · Livorno Panoramic view of the town of Arzachena nestled against granite hills in Sardinia, Italy. Arzachena Sardinia · Sassari A narrow characteristic alleyway between colorful buildings in Taormina, Sicily. Taormina Sicily · Messina Panoramic view of the town of La Maddalena, the coastline, and surrounding hills. La Maddalena Sardinia · Sassari Panoramic view of Marina Corricella in Procida with boats floating in the blue bay Procida Campania · Naples View of the Grado lagoon with the town skyline in the distance Grado Friuli Venezia Giulia · Gorizia Panoramic view of Bosa town and the Temo River in Sardinia, Italy. Bosa Sardinia · Oristano Sandy beach with sun umbrellas in Forte dei Marmi with the Apuan Alps in the background Forte dei Marmi Tuscany · Lucca Panoramic view of the town of Capri with white houses and Monte Solaro in the background. Capri Campania · Naples Sanctuary of Santa Maria dell'Isola perched on a cliff in Tropea, Italy. Tropea Calabria · Vibo Valentia Panoramic view of the coast and sea from Anacapri towards Marina Grande Anacapri Campania · Naples Panoramic view of Castelsardo with Doria Castle and colorful houses by the sea Castelsardo Sardinia · Sassari Panoramic view of Otranto and its historic center overlooking the sea Otranto Puglia · Lecce View of Camogli harbor with boats and colorful traditional Ligurian buildings Camogli Liguria · Genoa The Cathedral of Saint Andrew in Amalfi with its grand staircase and facade. Amalfi Campania · Salerno Aerial view of the historic center of Maratea with red roofs, mountains, and the sea. Maratea Basilicata · Potenza Night view of Scilla with the illuminated Ruffo Castle on a cliff overlooking the sea. Scilla Calabria · Reggio Calabria Mural depicting a diamond on a house wall in Diamante, Calabria. Diamante Calabria · Cosenza Favignana Favignana Sicily · Trapani Panoramic view of Positano with colorful buildings cascading down the cliffside to the sea. Positano Campania · Salerno Sperlonga Town Hall building facing Piazza Europa square on a sunny day. Sperlonga Lazio · Latina Large waves crashing against the breakwater in the harbor of Riomaggiore, Italy. Riomaggiore Liguria · La Spezia Scenic view of the beach and coastal town of Monterosso al Mare in Cinque Terre, Italy. Monterosso al Mare Liguria · La Spezia Panoramic view of Portofino harbor with colorful houses and luxury boats Portofino Liguria · Genoa