Summer 2026 isn’t about chasing the busiest destination. It’s about choosing the one that fits you. The best trips don’t start with a map — they start with how you want to feel. Energised. Rested. Curious. Indulgent. Inspired. Maybe that’s hiking through the Dolomites. Maybe it’s eating your way across Naples. Maybe it’s slowing down under the wide skies of Alentejo. This summer, skip the one-size-fits-all itinerary. Choose the version of travel that feels like you.

Here is a list of 8 coastal towns that you MUST add to your Italy plan this year!