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Adriatic Sea The backside of Italy’s boot doubles as one of the world’s most beautiful coastlines looking out onto the serene, yet captivating blue of the Adriatic Sea. Vacationers basking in the golden sun on any of the countless beaches on Italy’s eastern coast, and gaze out into the tranquil waters over onto the opposite bank of Yugoslavia in its green-brown patchwork of Mediterranean beauty. Italian beachside resorts on the Adriatic Sea are numerous, and vacationers will discover a wealth of water sports, outdoor activities and a robust nightlife to see you through one of the most enticing vacation destinations in the world.
One seaside destination in the south is Polignano combines old-world charm with the seductive entertainment of today. The villages wending, cobblestone streets unfold into a vibrant street market on select days, and troglodytes are in for a fun surprise – caves! Nearby Polignano is the Calo Corvino resort, which combines delightful value lodging with spectacular vistas of the sea.
No matter which coast resort you touch off from, however, the Adriatic Sea beckons with myriad fun things to do. Yachting is a wonderful way to connect to the mysterious blue you’ve been wanting to touch all along. Set sail with an experienced guide who can show you incredible views of the self-same Italian Coast you just embarked from. From such a vantage point, Italy’s Adriatic shoreline is incredible, and everyone must sea it from the seaside, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Fishing expeditions are also popular, and boats take tourists like you out regularly to test the waters and reel in a real catch.
Jet skis, water skis, kite surfing, canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing, parasailing and a variety of other delightful water sports are regularly available along the Adriatic Sea. Fun-loving vacationers are no novelty to Italian resorts and coastal towns, whose locals typically compete fiercely to offer you the best discounts on equipment rentals. Land-based sports are also widely popular along the coast. In addition to bathing in the glory of the practically year-round sun, travel sports such as beach volleyball, tennis, hiking and cycling are also big here. The latter two pursuits are perfect for making your way up to breathtaking vista points overlooking the water.
Waterfront dining and accommodations on the Adriatic is nothing less than an Italian specialty. Apartment rentals, timeshares, luxury hotels and discount pensions, youth hostels and other lodging options make visiting the Adriatic a sea-breeze to any international tourist. |
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