Sea hotels, itineraries and travel ideas.
Italy's superb mild climate makes a seaside holiday a viable option from late April right through to early October.
The appeal of the Italian coast is increased by the cleanliness and safety of its beaches more than 200 or which have been awarded the European Blue Flag. The coastline is also home to enchanting fishing villages, fashionable seaside resorts and some of Italy's most vibrant seaside cities. Just a short boat ride away from the mainland lie the exquisitely beautiful Italian small islands - all of which are more than worthy of their centuries old world wide fame.
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Sea featured hotels.
Wellness
Looking good in Capri
Relaxation and wellbeing courtesy of Quisi Beauty.
Shopping
Edible Souvenirs
Sweet-toothed Sicily: delicious treats to take home and eat.
Wellness
Enchanted Masseria
Secrets of the sea of Puglia enclosed within an ancient tower.
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La Mortella Gardens
Lord and Lady Walton's tropical eden in Forio d'Ischia.
Art
Selinunte: city of gods
The temples of Selinunte: Europe's largest archeological park.
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The First Salt of Summer
A journey across the salt marsh of Cervia.
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Hanbury's dream
The botanical gardens of an English gentleman on the coast of Liguria.
Gourmet
Plate with a view
Innovative Neapolitan cuisine at Seiano's panoramic L'Accanto.
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Capri, beaches and Piazzetta
From the Piazzetta to the beach and back. Summer rituals on the Island of Capri
Wellness
Sicilian spa sensations
The island's largest spa and a dream hotel in Mazara del Vallo.
Wellness
White magic
Mediterranean spa culture in a coastal farmhouse, in Puglia.
Gourmet
Mantarro's Sicily
Chef Massimo Mantarro at Taormina's San Domenico Palace.
Wellness
Your Royal Wellness
A trip to Liguria and Royal Hotel Sanremo's luxurious spa.
Gourmet
Winds of change
A trip to Sicily and the historic wine cellars of Marsala.
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Sardinian sand castles
On Sardinia's Costa Verde, a windswept expedition to the Dunes of Piscinas.
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Holy hikes
Discovering the mystical side of Cinque Terre on foot, along the Sanctuary Trail.
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Great Italian walks
A trip to Southern Italy to experience two of the country's most spectacular walking itineraries.
A journey through time
From Pentadattilo to Serra San Bruno, discovering the art, history, and spirituality behind contemporary Calabria.
A taste of paradise
Coasting the sinuous shores of the Gulf of Paradiso and the Gulf of Tigullio, discovering the beautiful bays where art, history, and high society meet.
Bay watch
Across the Bay of Naples from the Phlegrean islands of Ischia and Procida to the legendary island of Capri.
Calabria "coast to coast"
In Calabria, to savor the region's wickedly hot nduja and visit some of the most beautiful beaches and mountains you'll ever see.
Calabria Ionica
Swimming with barracudas and dolphins is just one of the unique experiences which awaits visitors to Calabria's Ionian coast.
Calabria, sea, and sacrality
When nature, history, and religion meet, the result is places like Italy's Calabria region: where passion is part of everyday life.
Cilento. Living the legend
From Agropoli to Sapri, Cilento is home to a string of beautiful beaches, mysterious sea caves, and enchanting coastal villages.
Circeo and the Pontine islands
Unspoilt landscapes and enchanting towns, ancient coastal settlements and uninhabited rocks in the middle of the sea.
Cruising the Emerald Coast
Sardinia's Costa Smeralda is, like the name suggests, a precious jewel: a dream landscape of golden beaches and jagged cliffs washed by an emerald green sea.
Dominating Sicily
Towers, temples and kasbahs; precious jewels of antiquity which testify to Sicily's past domination by the Greeks, the Romans and the Arabs.
Etna-watching
A journey exploring enchanting cities, famous beaches, and the spectacular and unpredictable force of nature called Etna, Europe's largest active volcano.
Exploring Conero
From the Conero Riviera to inland Marche, to see the Sanctuary of Loreto and Recanati, the birth town of Leopardi.
Five star Liguria
Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso: five gems, known collectively as "Cinque Terre" and linked by the perfectly named, Via dell'Amore.
From Positano to Vietri
Picturesque houses clinging precariously to the mountain side and, below, a series of secluded bays.
Grand Tour of Friuli
Home to spectacular mountains, sandy beaches and lagoons; Friuli also boasts some of the greatest byzantine and renaissance works in the whole of Italy.
I Fortini coastal walk
Hugging the coastline of Anacapri, from the lighthouse all the way to the Grotta Azzurra.
Imperial Capri
The panoramic sites where Augustus and Tiberius built their magnificent island homes.
Lobster pots and castles
30 kms from Sassari, Castelsardo is one of the gems of Sardinia's Gulf of Asinara, a town famous for its castle and basketry.
Maremma and the Etruscans
From the natural paradise of the Maremma Regional Park to the tuff cities in the mysterious land of the Etruscans
Mountains of fire
Seven islands rising up out of theTyrrhenian sea North of Sicily, the Aeolian archipelago is one of UNESCO's most spectacular world heritage sites.
La Fontelina
Capri
Authentic island cooking in the shadow of the legendary Faraglioni rocks.
www.capri.net/it/c/la-fontel...
La Chiusa delle More
Peschici
The finest traditional Puglian cuisine, a magnificent view of Peschici and an evening meal you'll...
www.lachiusadellemore.it
Uliassi
Senigallia
Fish of the Adriatic sea: the major protagonist in dishes designed to delight the senses.
www.uliassi.it
La Caravella
Amalfi
In a stunning 12th century palazzo, a celebration of authentic Amalfi Coast cuisine.
+39 089 871029
www.ristorantelacaravella.it
La Terrazza di Lucullo
Anacapri
A spectacular view and the wonderfully seductive flavours of Southern Italy.
www.caesar-augustus.com
Locanda delle Tamerici
Ameglia
Wonderfully light dishes inspired by the culinary traditions of Liguria and Tuscany.
www.locandadelletamerici.com
Già Sotto l'Arco
Carovigno
A humble tavern transformed in elegant gourmet restaurant, famous throughout Puglia and beyond.
www.giasottolarco.it
A Fenestella
Napoli
At Marechiaro, authentic Neapolitan recipes and the flavours of the sea.
www.afenestella.it
San Domenico
Savelletri di Fasano
In an ancient oil press, traditional regional cuisine and faultless service.
www.masseriasandomenico.com
Taverna del Capitano
Nerano
Fish caught by local fishermen, organic vegetables from the kitchen garden, home made bread and pasta.
www.tavernadelcapitano.it
Andreini
Alghero
In the old town, a restaurant famous for its superb seafood and raw fish specialities.
www.ristoranteandreini.it
Il Santo Bevitore
Massa Lubrense
Gourmet restaurant where to enjoy a delicious contemporary interpretation of the flavors of the...
www.lubracasarelax.it/it/il_...
L'Accanto
Vico Equense
Dishes of the sea and the land interpreted with class and imagination.
www.grandhotelangiolieri.it
Don Camillo
Siracusa
In the heart of Ortigia, an eatery where to experience the delicious evolution of age-old local recipes.
www.ristorantedoncamillosira...
Relais La Palma
Capri
Fabulous Mediterranean cuisine and a look-at-me terrace facing Capri's most fashionable shopping street.
www.lapalma-capri.com
Osteria dei Vespri
Palermo
In the old city an elegant restaurant where to savour Sicilian cuisine with a difference.
www.osteriadeivespri.it
Il Piccolo Principe
Viareggio
Haute cuisine in an intimate and elegant atmosphere.
www.ristoranteilpiccoloprinc...
Photo Food & Drinks
Sorrento
Fusion cooking, Mediterranean delicacies, and the works of contemporary photographers.
www.photosorrento.com
La Rondinella
Scalea
From the farm to the table. An eatery famous for its home made pasta, salted meat, figs and panicelli.
www.la-rondinella.it
La Fornace di Barbablu
Vado Ligure
An old lime kiln transformed in romantic restaurant where to savour innovative fish cuisine.
www.lafornacedibarbablu.it
La Madia
Licata
Product, colour and texture. Simple, creative cuisine using the finest local ingredients.
www.ristorantelamadia.it
Dal Corsaro
Cagliari
Traditional regional dishes and exciting creative cuisine using the finest locally sourced ingredients.
www.dalcorsaro.com
Acqua Pazza
Ponza
A famous island establishment, renowned for its excellent fresh fish.
www.acquapazza.com
Da Paolino
Capri
Superlative island cuisine, to be enjoyed in the shade of Capri's most famous lemon grove.
www.paolinocapri.com
Baylik
Reggio Calabria
Since 1950, a historic restaurant where to savour the very best fish and seafood cuisine.
www.baylik.it
Gaudemus
Duino Aurisina
An enchanting venue where to enjoy regional dishes and a superb selection of wines.
www.gaudemus.com
L'antica trattoria
Sorrento
Excellent traditional dishes served in the dining room or under the vine covered pergola.
www.lanticatrattoria.com
Panta Rei
Capri
A stylish restaurant, a wellness center and the sleekest lounge bar ever: any cooler and you'd freeze.
www.pantareicapri.it
Maccus
Amalfi
Local dishes, excellent wine and cultural events in the heart of Amalfi.
+39 089 8736385
www.maccusamalfi.it
Don Alfonso 1890
Sant'Agata Sui Due Golfi
Master Chef Alfonso Iaccarinos delicious tribute to Mediterranean cuisine.
+39 081 8780026
www.donalfonso.com
Al Colle degli Ulivi
Amantea
An immense olive tree, a sea view terrace and specialities served on mountain stone.
www.alcolledegliulivi.it
Baldin
Sestri Ponente
Sleek minimalist interiors and the creative fish cuisine of Luca Collami.
www.ristorantebaldin.com
La Capinera
Taormina
Only the highest quality ingredients for simple dishes, bursting with flavour.
www.ristorantelacapinera.com
Lido Lido
Cesenatico
Highest quality fish and meat, ancient recipes, and Vincenzo Cammerucci' s creative touch.
www.lidolido.com
White Restaurant
Capri
Delectable Mediterranean cuisine and a stunning view over the center of Capri.
www.tiberiopalace.com
Torre del Saracino
Vico Equense
Gennaro Esposito and his award winning celebration of the flavours of the Mediterranean.
www.torredelsaracino.com
Taverna 58
Pescara
One of Abruzzo's finest eateries, where to enjoy traditional delicacies such as Braised Majella Mutton.
www.taverna58.it
L'Olivo
Anacapri
Excellent Mediterranean cusine more than worthy of its Michelin star.
www.capripalace.com
La Cantinella
Napoli
Winning interpretations of typical regional dishes, in an intimate and exclusive atmosphere.
www.lacantinella.it
Palazzo Petrucci
Napoli
In the restored stables of an ancient palazzo, one of Naples' most exciting modern restaurants.
www.palazzopetrucci.it
Beccaceci
Giulianova
For over a century, one of the finest fish restaurants in the region.
www.ristorantebeccaceci.com
Ristorante Radici
Napoli
Traditional dishes with a contemporary twist in an exclusive eatery on the Riviera di Chiaia.
www.ristoranteradici.it
Il Melograno
Forio D'Ischia
In a garden of olive trees, the light and fragrant dishes of the island tradition.
www.ilmelogranoischia.it
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Agenzia Trial Travel
Napoli
The Campania region's undisputed leader for tours, transfers and excursions.
www.trialtravel.it
National Museum
Reggio Calabria
The Museum of the Magna Grecia and the magnificent Riace Warriors.
www.archeocalabria.benicultu...
Capri Eventi
Capri
Ensuring the success of meetings, conferences and high profile social events on the island of Capri.
www.caprieventi.com
Teatro delle Muse
Ancona
Acoustics researched in Tokyo and Bologna for the Marche's largest theatre.
www.teatrodellemuse.org
SAM Helicopters
Experience the Amalfi Coast from on high with SAM Helicopters transfers and excursions.
www.capri-helicopters.com
Capri Relax Boats
Capri
Modern motorboats and traditional 'gozzi' for transfers and excursions to Capri and the Amalfi Coast.
www.caprirelaxboats.com
Capri Wedding
Ensuring your wedding on the Amalfi Coast or on island of Capri is the magical experience you've...
www.capriwedding.com
Napoli Car Service
Napoli
Transfers and excursions in Campania. The most relaxing way to travel.
www.napolicarservice.com
QuisiBeauty
Capri
At the Grand Hotel Quisisana: treatments designed to leave guests looking good and feeling fantastic.
www.quisibeauty.com
SAM Helicopters
Exclusive transfers and spectacular excursions by helicopter.
www.capri-helicopters.com
Rossini Opera Festival
Pesaro
The theatre and music of Giacomo Rossini celebrated in the form of international festival.
www.rossinioperafestival.it
Amalfi Coast Hotels
Choose your hotel on the Amalfi Coast and follow our tips to ensure you enjoy your vacation!
www.positano.com
Mariorita Store
Capri
Italian and international designer fashion, glassware from Murano and porcelain from Capodimonte.
www.mariorita.com
Capri Boats Transfer
Capri
Positano, Amalfi, Capri and Sardinia - all just a few waves away.
www.capriboats.com
Getting to Amalfi Coast
All you need to know to reach the Amalfi Coast (and start your dream holiday).
www.positano.com/en/how-to-g...
Ulysse Wellness Experience
Sorrento
Swimming, water polo, fitness, spa. All this and more at Sorrento's very first wellness center.
www.ulyssesorrento.com
Day Light Napoli
Napoli
An exclusive city spa and the wellness philosophy of Marc Mèsseguè.
www.daylightnapoli.com
Capri Beauty Farm
Anacapri
An award winning destination spa within the walls of Capri's most glamorous 5 star luxury hotel.
www.capripalace.com
Capri Boats
Capri
Stylish speed boats and traditional gozzi in which to explore the sea of Capri and beyond.
www.capriboats.com
D.L. Capri
Capri
Coral and pearls by Dorotea Liguori, guaranteed to make you look, and feel, beautiful.
www.liguoricapri.com
Roccella Jazz Festival
Roccella Ionica
Experimental theatre and an international line up of jazz musicians.
www.roccellajazz.net
Amalfi Boats
Amalfi
By boat exploring hidden inlets, secluded beaches, mysterious sea caves and enchanting islands.
www.amalfiboattours.com
