The islands of Italy are defined by time-sculpted cliffs, azure waters, pristine beaches enveloped by scents of juniper and the salty spray of the ever-present Mediterranean, and serene, languorous afternoons. From Sicily to Sardinia to Liguria, swap out the places you saw on Instagram for these alternatives to experience how Italy, with its 7,900km of coastline and spiagge (‘beach’ in Italian), really feels. It’s time to lie out on the beach with your girlfriends, sip an Aperol spritz, and listen to the waves crash while enjoying the unparalleled blue.
Sicily
Not only is Italy the largest among the islands of Italy, but it is also the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Think wild landscapes, swimming in the bluest waters, starting the day with brioche col tuppo, moving languidly under the beating sun and corners whispering tales of its past. Authenticity quietly persists here: a rare, covetable luxury.
Where to eat
