The coastline in Italy in relation to the area of the state is just awesome. The coast is indented as if on purpose so as to create the tourists as much as possible comfortable and pleasant place to relax. The oldest beaches are located at a distance from the historic center, as in the old city were built on hills and quiet coves settled by fishermen. Construction of the beach Italians do actually only in the XX century.
The beaches are public and private. Public, or state, are free to visit. They are designated by special signs at the entrance. There guests will not provide sun beds, umbrellas and other attributes comfortable beach holiday, so vacationers take your own towels or rugs. As a rule, there are still showers, toilets and changing rooms. Often there are bars nearby or machines for drinks. If a free beach is located near the city, in the season it is often crowded. Despite this public beaches clean and comfortable enough.
There are also private beaches - a territory that the state leases. Log on them may be free, but forever. For a fee, sun loungers and umbrellas are provided. Often, private beaches are near the hotels, and they are free for guests, but for all the other guests have to pay an entrance fee. But just in case it is necessary to specify in advance the time of the tour operator, as the weight you can also expect a nasty surprise for the beach you have to pay.
In Italy is very serious about security issues. At each beach, whether public or private, have teams of rescuers, they wear red uniforms. It is not recommended to swim for the buoys to avoid falling into dangerous territory.
If you leave the beach, then grab a light clothing. In this country do not like when walking about the city tourists in bikinis or bare to the waist. Despite the fact that the nudist beaches in the country are among the best in the world, outside the beach fencing people prefer to look as normal.
The best season for holidays in Italy - this is the end of July and all of August. Italians themselves at this time, too, go to the sea, rent apartments and rooms nearby, whole families spending time on the coast. Beginning of July and September - the most comfortable time to rest, as the people on the beaches or even a little longer. Outside the main season, private beaches are usually free to visit.