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Vespa drives along robust coastal drives, picturesque pebble beaches that come from earth-shaking volcano eruptions, and of course the pastel-hue, lean buildings along the harbor: nothing shouts an idyllic European summer completely like a European beach city.
Unfortunately, places such as Amalfi, Positano, Sorrento and Portofino are not exactly friendly to budget -conscious travelers.
With hotelt rates of an average of around $ 200 per night, and some dinners that cost up to $ 80, the Italian quartet of iconic coastal destinations is practical synonymous with heavy editions– But they tell far from the whole story.
You can still live that Dolce Vitaand gorge on homemade pasta while looking at an epic sunset, without Breaking the bank, if you are open to view these 4 alternatives instead:
Ventilia
Immediately on the border with the French Riviera, Ventimiglia shares a lot of the vintage feeling of his neighbor and old world vibes, except that you will not find the same luxury yachts, Russian millionaires who split Hermès (spoiler: there is none), or expensive Trattorias.
It is somewhere where you are going to experience local culture, especially in view of the old city, Ventimiglia AltaThe undeveloped attraction: think of age -old stone houses that are for the most part not painted in Instagramable pastel tones, and crowd-free winding alleys.
The beaches in Ventimiglia have a mix of pebbles and sand, such as Spiaggia delle CalandreA 15-minute walk from the center, costs meals in local restaurants around $ 10–13 (try the no-frills pasta & basta), and if you are looking for a B&B to crash, Da Dharma Offers the best value for $ 100 per night.
Barletta
Barletta, a hidden gem of the coast of Puglia, is a cultural -oriented small city with a high concentration of orientation points, in particular Barletta Castle, a star -shaped forting adjacent to the sea, and the colossus of Barletta, a 1,400 years old bronze statue that prevents a Roman emperor.
Unlike other parts of Puglia, where beaches are usually Pebbly, Barlettas Lido di Ponente is characterized by his fine sand covered with palm treesAnd it has both public accessible areas and private sections that are managed by beach clubs.
If you have a tighter budget, a triple room with shared toilet facilities, only a few steps from the beach costs you $ 63 per night Villa Helioswhile dining at the domestic Ristorante Antica Cucina 1983 Is an average $ 15–18 per person (if you feel like grilled Octopus, this is the place).
Meta di Sorrento
Sorrento’s forgotten brother or sister, just east along the coast, Meta di Sorrento is your typical Amalfi Seaside Resort, with the colorful old city, mars for postcard, and a long stretch of beach, which, unlike other cliff-sides on the coast, not Pebbly:
With soft, volcanic sand, Marina di Meta is A rare event in AmalfiAnd it rarely feels too busy, even in the high season, in stark contrast to the baking-packed beaches of Positano and Atrani and the best part? It is much more affordable!
An apartment rental with one bedroom in the city center costs $ 150 per night to book in the summer (La Casa del Nonno), and informal eateries on the beach usually offer $ 10 margherita pizzas and seafood paste for around $ 15–18.
Brindisi
At the bottom of the Italian heel, Brindisi is a relaxed coastal city without the hectic scenes of Bari or Naples, or the inflated prices of the Amalfi Coast: Image a Palp Backed Promenade for a historic center strewn with Roman ruinsand Sandy Lidos Hugs through the Adriatic Sea.
The most frequent beach in the area, Cala Matdomini, is a piece of sandy beach that extends over azure blue, shallow waters. Renting one of the classic blue and white umbrellas or a sunbed for the daily costs About $ 10-12 per person.
When the Munchies strike, go back to the city and search for La Locanda del Portonear the harbor. Here you can taste Orecchiette Pasta for $ 14. May we add, it is a short 8-minute walk from the 3-star Hotel L’ApprodoWhere nocturnal rates start A shockingly cheap $ 54.
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