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Beautiful seaside towns where tourists don’t tread

Beautiful seaside towns where tourists don’t tread
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Santa Cesarea Terme on Puglia's Adriatic coast boasts great beaches, explorable sea caves and naturally occurring hot springs.Photo: Massimiliano Boccarardo
The seaside town of Sperlonga in south Lazio has been the getaway of choice for those in the know since antiquity. It's easy to see why.Photo: Paolo Macorig
The resort of Stintino in northern Sardinia is an enchanting old fishing village home to some of the island's best sandy beaches.Photo: Tommie Handon
Termoli on Molise's beautiful Adriatic coast is practically unknown outside Italy and a great place to go to avoid tourists!Photo: Antonio Raspa
Facing the Tyrrhenian Sea on the coast of Calabria the town of Tropea boasts, sun, sea, sand and everybody's favourite spicy sausage - 'Nduja!Photo: Norbert Nagel
The colourful town of Santa Margherita Ligure on the Ligurian riviera is the perfect place to spend a few peaceful days.Photo: Rodrigo Soldon
The stunning town of Bordighera on the Ligurian coast is where the Maritime Alps plunge into the sea.Photo: Flavio Ferrari
The picture-postcard town of Cefalù in Sicily is home to unique Arab-Norman architecture, azzure waters and golden beaches.Photo: Miguel Virkunnen Carvalho
The resting place of Renaissance master Caravaggio, Porto Ercole, on the southern coast of Tuscany offers secluded beaches and pristine waters.Photo: Tom Lee Kelso
The little-known town of Numana on the Adriatic coast of Marche is perfect for those seeking sea air and tranquility.Photo: Enrico Matteroli


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