{"id":8098,"date":"2019-02-12T00:00:53","date_gmt":"2019-02-12T00:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/italian-cities-mediterranean\/"},"modified":"2022-07-11T20:36:20","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T20:36:20","slug":"italian-cities-mediterranean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/europe\/italian-cities-mediterranean\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Postcard-Perfect Coastal Italian Cities by the Mediterranean Sea"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Many resort towns line the Mediterranean coast of Italy. Despite sharing several things in common \u2014 jaw-dropping views, and intricately designed cathedrals \u2014 each possesses its own character and unique attractions for your <a href=\"https:\/\/travelblog.expedia.com.sg\/travel-atlas-italy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Italy holidays<\/a>. The choice of places to visit in southern Italy may seem endless, so I&#8217;ve carefully selected the 8 best Italian cities for you:<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Best Italian Cities by the Sea<\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-47295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/seashell-div.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1512\" height=\"89\" \/>1) Amalfi Coast<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40369 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Amalfi-Church-Of-Santa-Maria-Maggiore.jpg\" alt=\"Amalfi Church Of Santa Maria Maggior\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Nestled between steep cliffs and the Mediterranean Sea is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Amalfi.d4922.Destination-Travel-Guides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amalfi<\/a>. The pebbled Amalfi beach is a favourite summer destination for locals, but that isn\u2019t the town\u2019s only draw. It boasts a mosaic-covered Byzantine cathedral with thousand-year-old brass doors and a hidden cloister dubbed the &#8220;Cloister of Paradise&#8221;. Mills at the top of town bring water down, where centuries-renowned workshops produce high-quality handmade paper.<\/p>\n<p>[tabs]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;<strong>Getting there:<\/strong>&#8221;\u00a0icon=&#8221;entypo-address&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>From Napoli Centrale, board the Trenitalia train for Vietri sul Mare station. Take a bus to Amalfi and other cities in the province. There are also buses and ferries running from Salerno to Amalfi.<\/p>\n<p>[\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[\/tabs]<\/p>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Amalfi-Hotels.d4922.Travel-Guide-Hotels&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Find Hotels in Amalfi [\/button]<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10273\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/compass-divider.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1512\" height=\"86\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>2) Ravello<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40367 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Villa-Rufolo.jpg\" alt=\"Villa Ravello in Italy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The verdant town of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Ravello.d11086.Destination-Travel-Guides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ravello<\/a> is perched on the hills above Amalfi, boasting sweeping views of the Mediterranean Sea below. There are plenty of interesting cultural tidbits to keep an eye out for while you\u2019re in town, like the manicured gardens, the devotional chapels and votives on the city streets, the cathedral museum that houses Roman and medieval sculpture and art, and the Coral Museum of Ravello. These are just some of the many inspiring Italy attractions to explore during your visit.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/en\/Amalfi-Coast-Hotels-Villa-Cimbrone.h8157692.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Villa Cimbrone<\/a> offers accommodations in a lush 11th-century estate that played host to many famous personalities, including Gore Vidal, Winston Churchill, and Greta Garbo.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40366 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/villa-cimbrone.jpg\" alt=\"Poolside at Villa Cimbrone \" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[tabs]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;<strong>Getting there:<\/strong>&#8221;\u00a0icon=&#8221;entypo-address&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Ravello is a walkable distance from Amalfi. It\u2019s recommended that you take the bus from Amalfi and walk back down to enjoy the seaside view.<\/p>\n<p>[\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[\/tabs]<\/p>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Ravello-Hotels.d11086.Travel-Guide-Hotels&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Find Hotels in Ravello [\/button]<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10273\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/compass-divider.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1512\" height=\"86\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>3) Positano<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40365 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Positano.jpg\" alt=\"View of Positano\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A fashionable retreat on the cliffs of Monti Lattari, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Positano.d4330.Destination-Travel-Guides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Positano<\/a> is one of the top southern Italian cities to visit. High on your to-do list in this charming resort town should be enjoying its sunshine-filled beaches, feasting on seafood by the Mediterranean Sea, and admiring the spectacular majolica dome of the Church of Santa Maria Assunta.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re in the mood for luxury during your Positano holidays, then visit one of the many high-end fashion boutiques or charter a private motor-boat for a tour to the nearby island of Capri.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40364 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Positano-beach.jpg\" alt=\"Positano Beach\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[tabs]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;<strong>Getting there:<\/strong>&#8221;\u00a0icon=&#8221;entypo-address&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>A Circumsvesuvania train ride from Naples to Sorrento takes just a little more than an hour. From the Sorrento train station, there are buses that will take you to Positano. In the summer, you can also take the ferry from Molo Concordia or Molo Manfredi in Salerno.<\/p>\n<p>[\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[\/tabs]<\/p>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Positano-Hotels.d4330.Travel-Guide-Hotels&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Find Hotels in\u00a0Positano [\/button]<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10273\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/compass-divider.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1512\" height=\"86\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>4) Naples<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40363 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Naples.jpg\" alt=\"Sunset over the water in Naples\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Chaos and charm collide in the third-largest Italian city,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Naples.d6034774.Destination-Travel-Guides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Naples<\/a>. It prides itself in heritage sites and historical institutions, including two royal palaces, ancient Greek and Roman ruins, three castles, a church built in the 4<sup>th<\/sup> century, and the world\u2019s oldest surviving opera house. Not only is Naples famous for its outdoor markets and small boutiques, but it&#8217;s also the birthplace of pizza, so be sure to grab a slice while you\u2019re there.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40362 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Castle-Of-The-Egg-Castel-Dellovo.jpg\" alt=\"Castle of the Egg Castel Dellovo in Naples\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[tabs]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;<strong>Getting there:<\/strong>&#8221;\u00a0icon=&#8221;entypo-address&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Naples is home to the Capodichino International Airport. However, if flying isn\u2019t your things, the fastest way to get from Rome to Naples is by the Alta Velocita trains. There are also slower trains that cost less if you\u2019re on a budget.<\/p>\n<p>[\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[\/tabs]<\/p>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Naples-Hotels.d6034774.Travel-Guide-Hotels&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Find Hotels in Naples [\/button]<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10273\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/compass-divider.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1512\" height=\"86\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>5) Taormina<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40361 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Taormina.jpg\" alt=\"Birdseye view of Taormina\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s said that the eastern Sicilian town of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Taormina-Coast.d553248635304550066.Destination-Travel-Guides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Taormina<\/a> attracted and captivated the literary elites Oscar Wilde, Ernest Hemingway, and Friedrich Nietzsche. It was also one of the filming locations for <em>The Godfather<\/em> films. Well-preserved Greek and Roman civilisation ruins are scattered atop a mountain ridge above the Mediterranean Sea. This Italian resort town is enveloped by powerful natural forces. Mount Etna, an active volcano, looms nearby, while the Isola Bella nature reserve is just south of Taormina. You can also take a refreshing dip in the sea just below the town.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40360 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Greek-Theatre-Taormina.jpg\" alt=\"Greek Theater in Taormina\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[tabs]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;<strong>Getting there:<\/strong>&#8221;\u00a0icon=&#8221;entypo-address&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Taormina is about an hour\u2019s drive from the nearest airport &#8211; the Catania Fontanarossa International Airport. You can also catch the bus from the airport to Taormina.<\/p>\n<p>[\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[\/tabs]<\/p>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Taormina-Hotels.d4915.Travel-Guide-Hotels&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Find Hotels in Taormina [\/button]<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10273\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/compass-divider.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1512\" height=\"86\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>6) Palermo<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40354 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Mondello-Palermo-Province-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mondello in Palermo Province\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sicily\u2019s cultural, economic and tourism market has over 2,700 years of history. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Palermo.d6052978.Destination-Travel-Guides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Palermo<\/a>\u2019s geographical location and historical significance make it one of the top places to visit in southern Italy. Mountains form a cirque around the city, gorgeous Norman palaces, magnificent churches, busy street markets and several UNESCO World Heritage Sites add character to the seaside landscape.<\/p>\n<p>Lovers of music and theatre should also make time to watch a performance at Italy\u2019s biggest theatre, the Teatro Massimo, known for its perfect acoustics.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40355 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Palermo-Province.jpg\" alt=\"Food stalls in Palermo Province\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[tabs]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;<strong>Getting there:<\/strong>&#8221;\u00a0icon=&#8221;entypo-address&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The national rail service Trenitalia runs throughout Sicily and the mainland. From elsewhere in Italy, it\u2019s best to get to Palermo by plane. The Palermo International Airport is located on the west side of the city.<\/p>\n<p>[\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[\/tabs]<\/p>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Palermo-Hotels.d6052978.Travel-Guide-Hotels&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Find Hotels in Palermo [\/button]<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10273\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/compass-divider.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1512\" height=\"86\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>7) Polignano a Mare<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Polignano-A-Mare.d6048893.Destination-Travel-Guides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40356 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Trulli-Bari-Province.jpg\" alt=\"Trulli in Bari Province\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Polignano-A-Mare.d6048893.Destination-Travel-Guides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Polignano a Mare<\/a> deserves to be known as one of the best seaside cities in Italy. It\u2019s a spectacular venue for cliff diving, sunbathing, and plain old sightseeing. Like many of the houses in Polignano a Mare which are carved into the cliff, Restaurant Grotta Palazzese is set dramatically in a natural cave commanding a breathtaking view of the Mediterranean Sea.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Bari-Hotels-6-Stelle-Mama.h26552732.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sei Stelle Mama Bed &amp; Breakfast<\/a> serves an ideal base to set out from as it\u2019s located right at the heart of Polignano a Mare. Overlook the town\u2019s rooftops while having breakfast in this charming B&amp;B\u2019s terrace.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40357 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/polignano-a-mare.jpg\" alt=\"Terrace dining at Sei Stelle Mama Bed &amp; Breakfast \" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[tabs]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;<strong>Getting there:<\/strong>&#8221;\u00a0icon=&#8221;entypo-address&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re arriving from Bari airport, a shuttle will take you to the Bari central train station. From there, take the train and you\u2019ll be in Polignano a Mare in about 20 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>[\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[\/tabs]<\/p>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Polignano-A-Mare-Hotels.d6048893.Travel-Guide-Hotels&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Find Hotels in Polignano A Mare [\/button]<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10273\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/compass-divider.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1512\" height=\"86\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>8) Castelsardo<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Castelsardo.d6025640.Destination-Travel-Guides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40358 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Doria-Castle.jpg\" alt=\"Doria Castle in Castelsardo\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Castelsardo.d6025640.Destination-Travel-Guides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Castelsardo<\/a>\u2019s principal tourist attraction is the Doria Castle, built some 900 years ago. The castle terrace overlooks the rocky seashore and offers an unparalleled perspective of the town\u2019s narrow medieval alleyways and stone buildings. Regarding accommodations, hotels are below the historic upper citadel lies the newer part of town. Looking for an authentic handmade souvenir? Castelsardo specialises in basket weaving.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40359 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pizza-1.jpg\" alt=\"Pizza in Castelsardo\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[tabs]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;<strong>Getting there:<\/strong>&#8221;\u00a0icon=&#8221;entypo-address&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>To get to Castelsardo, you either arrive at Olbia by air or by sea, or at Porto Torres from Alghero or Cagliari. The best way to get around in Sardinia is by car, but there are buses and trains that serve the island.<\/p>\n<p>[\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[\/tabs]<\/p>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Castelsardo-Hotels.d6025640.Travel-Guide-Hotels&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Find Hotels in Castelsardo [\/button]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many resort towns line the Mediterranean coast of Italy. Despite sharing several things in common \u2014 jaw-dropping views, and intricately designed cathedrals \u2014 each possesses its own character and unique attractions for your Italy holidays. 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