Italy: Seas of Italy

Italy is a long peninsula in the Mediterranean Sea. Along the coast are beach resorts, where millions of tourists come annually. But the Mediterranean basin consists of 11 parts, and each of them has its own characteristics. So how many seas washes Italy, and which coast to choose for a vacation?

The Italian peninsula is surrounded by the waters of four water areas. The island of Sicily is in contact with the fifth part, which does not have a separate name. Tourism is developed throughout the country, and before choosing a tour, you should find out which seas are washed by Italy:

Ligurian in the west, with the Gulf of Genoa in the north;
Adriatic in the east, with the Gulf of Venice in the northern part;
Ionian in the southeast, with the Gulf of Taranto;
Tyrrhenian in the southwest; Continue reading →