{"id":3503,"date":"2020-08-01T12:33:25","date_gmt":"2020-08-01T17:33:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.effettoitaly.com\/en\/?p=3503"},"modified":"2020-12-02T12:38:19","modified_gmt":"2020-12-02T17:38:19","slug":"the-beach-is-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.effettoitaly.com\/en\/blog\/the-beach-is-back\/","title":{"rendered":"The Beach is Back"},"content":{"rendered":"An Italian beach holiday
\r\n\r\nItaly\u2019s seaside remains one of its most irresistible attractions, with over 5000 km of coastline and the most beaches in continental Europe. But as in many parts La Dolce Vita, there is a certain way of doing things and an Italian beach holiday is no exception.
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\r\nPublic vs private<\/b>
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\r\nVisitors must decide on the type of beach to visit. Public beaches are free and you can bring your own umbrellas, chairs and equipment. Some of these beaches do not have restrooms or lifeguards on duty, but they do have a certain freedom that allows you to set up and lounge as you like.\r\nPrivate beaches (bagni) come with all of the glamourous amenities one might need to enjoy a day in the sun\u2026 lounge chairs, an umbrella, changing facilities, dining options. Prices will vary but it\u2019s usually a flat fee, and you can rent for a day, week or month depending upon the beach club.
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\r\nBlue Flag Beaches<\/b>
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\r\nIf your beach has a Blue Flag, it has been certified by the Foundation for Environmental Education. You can rest assured that stringent environmental, educational, safety, and accessibility criteria have been met and maintained and that the quality of the water is good. Italy has 385 Blue Flag beaches.
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\r\nTypes of beaches<\/b>
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\r\nMany of Italy\u2019s best beaches, such as in the Italian Riviera or Campania, are very rocky and pebbly, albeit gorgeous, motivating many beachgoers to wear flip flops or water shoes during their time there. But you can find wonderful sandy beaches as well, particularly in Sardinia, Puglia and Tuscany.
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\r\nWhat to eat and drink<\/b>
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\r\nSurprise, surprise\u2026 food and drink is as much a part of beach culture as it is the rest of Italian life. Gone are the snacks and hot dogs that you might find in the states. While the regional influences will always be apparent, you are very likely to find seafood on many beach menus \u2013 whether in perhaps a house antipasto, a linguine alle vongole or a grilled fish. And don\u2019t forget to accompany your meal with a lovely white wine like Vermentino or perhaps an Aperol spritz aperitivo later in the day.
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\r\nNo matter where you decide to go, you\u2019ll find that there\u2019s nothing quite like the flavor of the Italian beach. Looking for more advice on where to go, contact us today!\r\n
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\r\nCiao for now!
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\r\nThe Effetto Italy Team\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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