Leave it to Italy to name a beach after a cut of ham ... How to get there: From Genoa, it's a one-hour drive around the coast. About seven miles from the hamlet of Maratea, this rugged stretch ...

With nearly 5,000 miles of coastline, Italy and its islands are home to hundreds of beautiful beaches, though they may not be the typical sandy spots you're used to. Sure, globetrotters visit ...

Still, a beach sojourn in Italy rewards with clear blue waters fringed ... How to get there: From Genoa, it's a one-hour drive around the coast.