Beach lovers looking for a holiday that combines sparkling sea, laidback Mediterranean vibes and plenty of Insta-perfect photo opps, should head for Italy for la dolce vita this summer. With its fun ...

Italy is home to some of the most beautiful beaches on the Mediterranean. They’re not exactly well-kept secrets, especially in July and August, when many of the best beaches in Italy are packed ...

You can't go wrong, to be honest. When you close your eyes and dream of Italy, what do you see? The massive Colosseum in Rome? The iconic marble David in Florence? Gondolas winding down the canals of ...

Have you ever been to a beach that literally took your breath away? To be honest, most beaches probably have that effect on us, but Genoa’s beaches are something you’ve never seen before. The beaches ...

There’s nothing quite like summer in Italy. It’s a season filled with sunshine, warm temperatures, and a thorough embrace of all things "la dolce vita.” Think aperol spritzes, seasonal fare, and ...

MILAN (Reuters) - Italy's beaches are a family affair – and that’s a problem for the euro zone's third-largest economy. Most of the beaches along Italy’s 7,500 kilometres of sun-kissed coast have for ...

There’s nothing worse than heading off on holiday, plonking yourself down on your beach towel and realising it’s not as peaceful as you thought it would be. So long, afternoon nap. Now, one Italian ...

With some European countries overrun by tourism, Italy is taking measures to curb the amount of visitors. Several Italian towns are imposing new rules as the country enters a peak time for local ...

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Marta Menegatti is a veteran of the beach volleyball circuit, having won 16 medals, including two gold on the FIVB World Tour. Menegatti has been ranked as high as No. 4 in the world. She has been ...