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7 Coastal Towns Worth Visiting in Italy

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A curated guide to Italy's spectacular coast, from clifftop Cinque Terre villages and glitzy Portofino to Amalfi's pastel stairways, whitewashed Puglia towns, and the turquoise coves of Sardinia.

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Cinque Terre

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Positano & the Amalfi Coast

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Portofino & the Italian Riviera

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Sicily's Coastal Towns

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Puglia's Adriatic Coast

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Sardinia's Beaches & Coves

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Hidden Gems & Lesser-Known Coastal Towns

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