The 15 best beach towns in Italy

There's plenty to recommend about Italy: the canals of Venice, the hills of Tuscany, the museums and restaurants of... well, everywhere. There's a reason it ranks high on many people's bucket lists. Add the variety of beach towns to the equation, and suddenly it's a destination you can't afford to miss.
From the picturesque villas to the white sands and mountain views, visit these beaches to experience Italy's dolce vita.
Positano

The Lido

Camogli

Torre Dell'Orso

Talamone

Elba Island

Cinque Terre

Porto Cesario

Cefalu

Atrani

Santa Severa

Sardinia

Ischia
