Condé Nast TravelerSep 3, 2026
The Most Beautiful Italian Coastal Towns
For the sun-kissed, sea-washed sweet life, nothing beats a trip to Italy’s towns on the coast.
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- Bagno AssuntaPlacebeach club run by the Maestrelli family
- Pensione AmericaHotelmember of Leading Hotels of the World
- Elsewhere
- Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, PortofinoHotelPortofino, Italyextravagant 16th-century monastery overlooking water
- Lu’ Hotel RivieraHotelCarloforte, Italyfour-star stay with cherry red facade
- Villa RufoloParkRavello, Italy13th-century villa with sublime coastal views
- Villa CimbroneAttractionRavello, Italyknown for beautiful gardens and Terrace of Infinity
- Caruso, A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi CoastHotelAmalfi, Italyrooms have private terraces or gardens
- Palazzo AvinoHotelAmalfi, Italyknown as “the Pink Palace,” dates back to 11th century
- RosselinisRestaurantAmalfi, ItalyMichelin-starred restaurant at Palazzo Avino
- San Domenico Palace, a Four Seasons HotelHotelTaormina, Italyfilming location for The White Lotus
- Grand Hotel Timeo, a Belmond HotelHotelTaormina, Italyfixture since the Grand Tour
- Alberi Del ParadisoHotelCefalù, Italyset up the hill for sweeping sea views
- Villa San MartinoMuseumPortoferraio, ItalyNapoleon Bonaparte's former summer house
- Hotel Villa OttoneHotelPortoferraio, Italymultiple dining options and active amenities
- Splendido MareHotelPortofino, Italyextension of Splendido hotel