Italy is flying high in 2025 with an impressive 487 Blue Flag beaches—more than almost anywhere else in the world. With such a vast and varied coastline (and a few sparkling lakes thrown in), you’re ...

The Blue Flag, or Bandiera Blu as you’ll hear locals call it, is a pretty big deal along the Italian coast. It’s an international stamp of approval for beaches with spotless water, solid lifeguard ...

After visiting many European beaches, my favorite underrated, tourist-free hidden gems are in Split, Croatia; Cinque Terre, Italy; and Paros, Greece.

Cinque Terre is ranked #4 out of 10 things to do in Tuscany, Italy. See pictures and our review of Cinque Terre.

After visiting many European beaches, my favorite underrated, tourist-free hidden gems are in Split, Croatia; Cinque Terre, Italy; and Paros, Greece. I spent a year traveling to 26 countries.

Venture to dizzy heights with a look at some of the world’s most incredible clifftop towns. From seaside citadels to remote ...

With 487 certified beaches, Italy expands its Blue Flag leadership, proving that sustainability and tourism can go hand in ...

What's the story. The Ligurian Riviera, nestled in the northwestern part of Italy, offers a stunning coastline with hidden paths waiting to be explored.These trails provide breathtaking views of ...

Cinque Terre West is open for brunch from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily at 523 Rose Avenue, Venice, CA, 90291. Dinner is 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Friday until 9:30 p.m., and Sunday from ...