Best tourist destination: Tropea, Calabria Underrated hidden gem ... when many of the best beaches in Italy are packed elbow-to-elbow with Italians reveling in their annual one or two weeks ...

Fun in the sun awaits in these picturesque Italian beach towns. Located in Calabria, the toe of Italy's boot, Tropea is nicknamed the Pearl of the Tyrrhenian. Legend has it that this town on the ...

Just remember, the summer months are by far the best time to visit Italy's beaches, so if you're traveling then you should expect crowds. U.S. News evaluated sights, amenities, weather and more to ...

“I remained in Tropea because Calabria in the ... Nowadays, it’s best known for its pristine beaches and its prized red onions. When you live in Italy, it’s easy to become a bit of ...

Hefty in history, Calabria’s Tropea is said to be a remnant of Hercules ... Cefalù may be a bit tinier in size compared to the rest, but among the best beach towns in Italy, this adorable addition ...

(Photo by Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) For a stellar guide to the best coastal spots elsewhere in Italy, those with the most pristine waters and beaches, check out the ...

so is best accessed via the sea — boats depart from Numana, some five miles south, or you can hire a dinghy from nearby beaches. This is a completely wild beach, a rare thing in Italy ...

From secluded to buzzy, here are some of the best beaches in Italy. Didier Marti/Getty Images As if Italy’s many superlatives — world-class museums, spellbinding archaeological sites ...