Italy approved on Wednesday a plan to put 28,000 concessions for lucrative beach bars and clubs up for bidding by June 2027, in a long delayed response to a European Union demand for Rome to open ...

Italy's beach managers opened two hours later than normal at 9:30 a.m. (0730 GMT) on Friday in parts of the country, as they kept umbrellas shut during the morning sun.

Le Club 55. Valentin B. Kremer The beach club experience, in all its sun-kissed glory, often feels like a joyous celebration for the senses.