Italy’s Mediterranean climate is ideal for the bougainvilleas blooming in the country’s loveliest beach towns, where the sea provides a refreshing respite during the sweltering summers.

My kids gasped when they saw the sand was black from volcanic activity. They quickly changed, and we all went down to explore the beach. Like many beaches in Sicily, this one had few sandy spots and ...

The beaches in Genoa, Italy, are so […] Jordan Campbell. ... Located beneath a charming church, this beach has soft, sandy shores that create a perfect space for sunbathing and relaxing.

There are still secluded beaches, secret coves, and hidden sandy shores in Italy, albeit tricky to find. Far from the tourist crowds and built-up resorts, they remain special, largely because ...