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 ...

Savona is also conveniently located less than an hour from Genoa, Italy ... there are many underrated beaches in Italy, but if you have your heart set on the Italian Riviera, then the quiet ...