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Condé Nast TravelerSep 15, 2026

The Best Beaches in Italy, From Sicily to Puglia

Whether you're headed for the shores of Sicily, Tuscany, or Liguria, here’s where to go, how to get there—and where to stay.

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Spiaggia dei ConigliSightLampedusa, ItalyBeach facing an islet originally named Rabit Island.
Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, PortofinoHotelPortofino, ItalyGorgeous, ultra-luxe stay with sea views.
La PelosaSightStintino, ItalyBeach beloved for its offshore castle and wading.
Punta ProsciuttoSightLecce, ItalyBeach with crystalline water and fine sand.
La FiermontinaHotelLecce, ItalyStylish refuge in Lecce with vaulted ceilings.
Masseria Donna MengaHotelLecce, ItalyRomantic and refined luxury.
Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand HotelHotelAtrani, ItalyReimagined monastery stay with sea views.
Palazzo Ferraioli Hotel & Wellness CenterHotelAtrani, ItalyOffers sea views and a full-service spa.
San FruttuosoSuburbGenoa, ItalySecret bay reached by hiking or ferry.
Il Lecchio Luxury ResortHotelGenoa, ItalyElevated farm stay.
Scala dei TurchiSightAgrigento, ItalyRocky cliff with a beach of fiery bronze sands.
Villa Igiea, a Rocco Forte HotelHotelPalermo, ItalyGorgeous hotel in Palermo.
Verdura ResortHotelAgrigento, ItalyClassy stay with Mediterranean Sea views.
Scala Dei Turchi ResortHotelRealmonte, ItalySun-soaked stay in Realmonte.
Castello Aragonese d'IschiaSightIschia, ItalyCastle situated on an outcropping of rocks.
Spiaggia di CitaraSightForio, ItalyBeach with soft sand, clear waters, and verdant landscape.
Giardini Poseidon TermeSightForio, ItalyThermal bathing park with over 20 pools.
Semiramis Hotel de Charme IschiaHotelForio, ItalyColorful and close stay near Spiaggia di Citara.
Mezzatorre Hotel & Thermal SpaHotelForio, ItalyTop-tier and glamorous stay.
Villa Las Tronas Hotel & SpaHotelAlghero, ItalySaltwater pool and wellness treatments.
Park Hotel AsinaraHotelStintino, ItalySimple touch of luxury.
Cupola Bianca ResortHotelLampedusa, ItalyUnwinding in the pool or garden.
Sweet Dreams AirbnbHotelLampedusa, ItalyQuintessential Mediterranean rental.
Marasusa BeachSightTropea, ItalyHome to scenic cliffs, white sand, and clear waters.

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Condé Nast TravelerJun 21

My Favorite Airbnb: A Cozy Trullo Among the Olive Groves in Puglia

For an authentic Puglian stay, nothing beats bedding down in one of the locale's iconic conical homes.

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MonopoliNeighborhoodThe town is roughly 156 square kilometres (60 sq mi) in area and lies on the Adriatic Sea about 40 kilometres southeast…
Masseria SilentioHotelformer rural farmhouse dating to 18th century
Trullo CastelluccioSightfive-coned trullo where farmers used to live
SavelletriNeighborhood
Ceglie MessapicaNeighborhood
AirbnbHotel
Trulli CastelluccioSight

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Condé Nast TravelerNov 10, 2025

Where to Go on Your Next Girls Trip

We asked well-traveled women to share their tried-and-true spots, and ended up with 14 picks from Puerto Rico to Puglia.

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Taliesin WestAttractionScottsdale, United StatesFrank Lloyd Wright's former home and studio.
Andaz Scottsdale Resort & BungalowsHotelScottsdale, United StatesHotel with midcentury-modern vibes.
Duryea’sHotelMontauk, United StatesOffers sunset cottages and a restaurant by the water.
The Surf LodgeHotelMontauk, United StatesPopular outdoor bar with good music and sunset views.
Sea Pines ResortHotelHilton Head Island, United StatesPremier villas on Hilton Head Island.
Daufuskie IslandSightHilton Head Island, United StatesIsland near Hilton Head with preserved history.
Marriott Bonvoy Homes & VillasHotelCartagena, ColombiaProperty with rooftop pool and city views.
Jacada TravelPlaceCartagena, ColombiaOffers curated experiences like salsa lessons and yacht excursions.
Norma RistoranteRestaurantCartagena, ColombiaRestaurant with live music, pasta, and grilled seafood.
El Arsenal: The Rum BoxRestaurantCartagena, ColombiaOffers lessons on Colombian rums paired with chocolate.
Broccoli City Music FestivalFestivalWashington, United StatesMusic festival held in Washington D.C.
Lincoln MemorialParkWashington, United StatesCultural landmark in Washington D.C.
National Museum of African American History and CultureMuseumWashington, United StatesIt was established in 2003 and opened its permanent home in 2016 with a ceremony…
National Museum of Women in the ArtsMuseumWashington, United StatesThe National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA), located in Washington, D.C., is "the first museum in the world solely…
Kimpton Banneker HotelHotelWashington, United StatesHotel near the Washington Monument.
Washington MonumentSightWashington, United StatesMonument in Washington D.C.
Busboys & PoetsRestaurantWashington, United StatesServes Southern comfort food and doubles as a bookstore.
Silver SocialBarWashington, United StatesOffers elevated classics near Nationals Park.
La HaciendaRestaurantScottsdale, United StatesHidden gem restaurant inside the Fairmont Princess.
Well & Being SpaSightScottsdale, United StatesSpa getaway with the best views.
Naturalis Bio Resort & SpaHotelLecce, ItalyLuxury hotel in Salento with a nurturing vibe.

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 9, 2025

15 Best Puglia Airbnbs for Your Next Trip to Italy's Southern Coast

Underground caves, traditional stone trulli, and a 12th-century tower that invite languid, restful afternoons.

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AlberobelloSightUNESCO-listed town with trulli architecture
Ionian SeaSightIt is connected to the Adriatic Sea to the north, and is bounded by Southern Italy, including Basilicata, Calabria,…
MonopoliNeighborhoodThe town is roughly 156 square kilometres (60 sq mi) in area and lies on the Adriatic Sea about 40 kilometres southeast…
Villa PizzorussoHotelrestored 16th-century masseria with pool
Casa a CorteHotelrestored 16th- to 17th-century residence
Appian WaySightIt connected Rome to Brindisi, in southeast Italy.
MesagneNeighborhoodtown with bakeries
NardòNeighborhoodtown with historic center
Santa Maria al BagnoNeighborhoodIt is a frazione of the commune of Nardò and is located on the Ionian Sea.
Porto Selvaggio Natural ParkSightnatural park
Sunrise TrulloHotelrestored 18th-century watchtower with pool
Trullo MeravigliosoHotelrestored trullo with salt-filtered pool
Villa FavoritaHotelhistoric villa with private heated pool
Grotte di CastellanaSightcaves
Polignano a MareSightcliffside beauty
PutignanoSighthistoric center
LocorotondoSighttown with charming piazzas
Martina FrancaSightIt is the second most populated town of the province after Taranto, and has a population (2016) of 49,086.
GrottaglieSightcity of ceramics
Santa CaterinaNeighborhood
CorvignoSight

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Smithsonian MagazineJul 23, 2025

The Centuries-Old Abandoned Farmhouses of Puglia Are Having a Renaissance Moment

Supporting sustainability and local economies, these out-of-the-way structures known as masserie are offering a new type of rustic luxury

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AlberobelloSightIt has 10,237 inhabitants (2022) and is famous for its unique trullo buildings.
Masseria Torre CoccaroHotelluxury hotel, serves traditional Pugliese food
ManduriaNeighborhoodWith c.
Ionian SeaSightshores for sunset yoga
MasserieHotelWhile walking in the Apulian countryside, among ancient olive groves and dry stone walls, you can come across some…
Masseria SpeculaHotelnewly renovated masseria in Manduria region
Masseria BambaroneHotelincorporated a sculpture garden
Biomasseria Santa LuciaHotelmaintains original Italian frescoes and symbols
MasseriasSight
Masserie Torre CoccaroHotel

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