With nearly 5,000 miles of coastline, Italy and its islands are home to hundreds of beautiful beaches, though they may not be the typical sandy spots you're used to. Sure, globetrotters visit ...

Elizabeth Heath is a writer and editor living on a hill in Umbria, from where she writes about travel in Italy, the rest of Europe, and farther afield. Italy is home to some of the most beautiful ...

Pesaro is located on Italy's Adriatic coast ... Prefer a more laid-back experience without having to pay? Pesaro also has public beach areas that let you lay your towel down for free.

Following several incidences of public indecency and drunkenness, local governments are implementing strict rules and fines ...

With its crystal-clear waters, sandy beaches, and dramatic cliffs Elba is ... colourful houses and bustling harbour where ships from mainland Italy come in. A visit to the Napoleonic Museum ...