https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Italy in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Italy has added to its top beaches list once again, with more meeting the highest global standards in 2021 compared to last year. Here's where you can find them. https://www.thelocal.it/20210511/where-to-find-even-more-of-italys-best-beaches-in-2021 Tue, 11 May 2021 13:15:21 +0200 where-to-find-even-more-of-italys-best-beaches-in-2021 Rome’s a great location for access to the rest of Italy, whether that be Tuscany, Umbria or the Amalfi coast. But you don’t need to venture far from the capital to find a good beach, especially if you have just a day. https://www.thelocal.it/20160523/the-best-beaches-within-easy-reach-of-rome Mon, 23 May 2016 14:24:43 +0200 the-best-beaches-within-easy-reach-of-rome If you're looking for some summer holiday inspiration, look no further as a new ranking has identified the best beach resorts and coastal areas in Italy. https://www.thelocal.it/20190613/sardinia-cilento-and-tuscany-top-italys-best-beach-awards-for-2019 Thu, 13 Jun 2019 13:31:31 +0200 sardinia-cilento-and-tuscany-top-italys-best-beach-awards-for-2019 Should smoking be banned on Italy's beaches? A consumer rights group is preparing to launch a legal battle to demand just that. https://www.thelocal.it/20190610/ban-smoking-on-italian-beaches-consumer-watchdog Mon, 10 Jun 2019 15:17:37 +0200 ban-smoking-on-italian-beaches-consumer-watchdog This year 385 Italian beaches in 183 different municipalities were awarded the prestigious Blue Flag, meaning Italy still has 10 percent of all Blue Flag beaches in the world. https://www.thelocal.it/20190506/map-best-beaches-blue-flag-italy-swimming-clean-award Mon, 06 May 2019 16:15:52 +0200 map-best-beaches-blue-flag-italy-swimming-clean-award Beaches on the Venetian coast are so desperate to boost visitor numbers after the region's terrible June weather, they are offering bathers their money back if it rains. https://www.thelocal.it/20160623/venice-beaches-offer-refunds-in-case-of-rain Thu, 23 Jun 2016 17:56:28 +0200 venice-beaches-offer-refunds-in-case-of-rain Earlier this week, an impressive 293 of Italy's beaches were given a prestigious 'Blue Flag'- awarded only to beaches which meet stringent quality standards. https://www.thelocal.it/20160512/where-can-you-find-the-best-beaches-in-italy Thu, 12 May 2016 17:50:29 +0200 where-can-you-find-the-best-beaches-in-italy Italy is well-known for its beaches. But in this year's Guida Blu, Sardinia tops the list. https://www.thelocal.it/20130610/sardinia-has-the-best-beach-in-italy Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:24:00 +0200 sardinia-has-the-best-beach-in-italy