Italy’s Blue Flag tally rises to 257
Italy has added 14 more resorts to its Blue Flag roster in 2026. Rimini is among the most notable new entries, while and Liguria retains its position as the country’s cleanest coastline.
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Italy could lose 40% of its beaches by 2100
Italy faces the loss of nearly half its beaches by the end of this century, according to a stark new report from the Italian Geographical Society. The study, Sunken Landscapes, presented in Rome on Tuesday, warns that rising sea levels, erosion, and flooding linked to the climate crisis could submerge up to 20% of Italy’s […]
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High sunbed prices drive Italians away from beaches
Italians appear to be turning their backs on the country’s beaches this summer, with many citing high prices at private beach resorts as the main reason.
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Italy’s beaches hit by worsening marine litter
A new report by environmental group Legambiente has revealed a sharp rise in marine litter on Italian beaches, with plastic waste continuing to dominate the coastline.
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Five Sails awards for Sardinia
Forty-five seaside resorts this year received the Five Sails award from Legambiente and the Italian Touring Club. Sardinia topped the awards with 6 districts receiving the award.
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Free access to Italy’s beaches is limited
With the holiday season upon us in Italy, those heading to the beaches may find there is less ‘free’ space available for them. There may be fewer tourists this year, but the opportunity to find beach space without paying is also decreasing.
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