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| Italy is one the most sought after tourist destinations. One of the reasons can be attributed to the varied nature or the experience provided by the different places is unique. Beach holidays, art holidays, family holidays, are some of the many kinds of holidays that people indulge in Italy. In this article beach holidays are taken into consideration. Italy can be termed as the land of the beaches. The place features umpteen numbers of beaches that can never ever be compared with the rest of the beaches available worldwide. Sicily leads them in having the best beaches and the water always stays warm, which has been seen as an oddity. The temperature of the water is just sufficient for a refreshing swimming. Most of the beaches are covered with fine sand and pebbles. The population frequents the place that resides on the colder parts of the globe like northern, continental Europe. For them an idea of summer vacation is spending their time in peace on a sunny afternoon on one of the Italian beaches. The beaches in Italy are known to be always overcrowded and for a casual visitor it can be bothersome, especially tourists from other parts of Europe who have came across scant populated beaches only in their lifetime. Deckchairs and sunshades are a common scene in these beaches. In some of the beaches payment is to be made in advance for one’s spot. The payment criteria vary with the distance of the spot with respect to the sea, the closer to the sea the lighter your pockets become. Also another peculiar phenomenon of these beaches is the quite environments. While people are accustomed to beaches where children play about causing much din and dust, Italian beaches are know for their serenity. Mondello, Taormina, San Vito lo Copo, Vendicari, Ragusa, Capo D’Orlando, Cefalu’ are some of the better-known beaches and beach cities in the country. June, September are the best months to get accustomed with the beaches because for the rest of the season the beaches are over crowded. Bars, restaurants are present on these beaches that offer local as well as foreign delicacies. Strict clothing procedure is to be maintained while on these beaches and being topless is only permitted in certain beaches. Red flags are planted on the beach occasionally to warn the visitors of impending weather wreckages. Care is advised on such situations. | |