The 15 best coastal towns in Italy — from Amalfi cliffs to Sardinian coves

The iconic coast

1. Positano — the vertical village. 2. Polignano a Mare — cliffs and coves. 3. Vernazza — Cinque Terre's jewel. 4. Camogli — painted facades, San Fruttuoso boat. 5. Portofino — the glamour harbor.

The south and islands

6. Tropea — Calabria's clifftop stunner. 7. Scilla — Homer's monster, swordfish village. 8. Otranto — Italy's east, mosaic cathedral. 9. Cetara — anchovy sauce, Amalfi's working village. 10. Procida — pastel harbor, Capri at a fraction.

The hidden coast

11. Bosa, Sardinia — candy river town. 12. Castelsardo, Sardinia — citadel in the sea. 13. Maratea, Basilicata — 32 coves, Christ statue. 14. Noli, Liguria — former maritime republic. 15. Atrani, Campania — smallest Amalfi Coast town.

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