Craving for the sea: the best destinations for a weekend or a July getaway in Italy. Without crowds (or almost)

Beaches, waves and relaxation. But not only that: a weekend at the seaside in Italy is also made up of history, culture and the pleasures of the table. There are countless seaside destinations that, from North to South, offer many antidotes to the boredom of a simple life under the umbrella: monuments to visit, archaeological remains, picturesque villages, historic artisan workshops, important museums are a diversion between one swim and another.

Weekend at the seaside in Italy: where to go?

The Italian coasts are stormed: a weekend at the seaside in Italy can turn into a stressful marathon if you choose the wrong destination. It is better to focus on smaller destinations, in an undertourism key , to avoid crowds, queues and sky-high prices. All disadvantages that are suffered in August.

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For example, for a weekend at the seaside in Liguria , the Cinque Terre, in the height of summer, are a catastrophic utopia. Better to stay in Tellaro , a picturesque hamlet of Lerici , and from there explore the entire Gulf of Poets and go as far as the Cinque Terre or Portovenere for a simple day trip.

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We have selected some destinations, from Friuli Venezia Giulia to Puglia and Calabria, where, in addition to seaside life, cultural and gastronomic attractions are within easy reach.

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More or less known locations (some original), but not too plagued by overtourism. To (re)discover, perhaps hunting for new routes. Destinations where it is still possible to relax and enjoy the sea and nature at a slow pace.

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