While Italy is not as well known for their beaches as Spain, France or Greece, they still house some of the Mediterranean’s nicest spots to get a tan. With your Eurail pass you can enjoy the whole coast of Italy, but there are two regions you need to plan you stops around if you want to enjoy the seaside.

The first train stop after leaving France known for its beach resorts is San Remo located on the Italian Riviera. San Remo offers the same enjoyment as its more famous neighbor, the French Riviera, but at a more affordable price. San Remo is a full-out resort town if that’s what you’re looking for, with a casino, race track and golf, along with its restaurants, shopping and beautiful beaches. Sestri Levante, Levanto and Lerici are some top beaches in the area worth spending some time at.

The Second big stop on this train tour for some beach time is the Amalfi coast, located on the coast just south of Naples. On the Amalfi coast there are countless choices to enjoy the beach and sea, but the coastline between Amalfi and Sorrento is your best bet. Positano has an absolutely stunning beach but is in an expensive area. The Blue Grotto is famous attraction to check out, but you’ll face long lines of tourists in summer seasons. There are also the gorgeous islands of Ischia, known for its thermal spas, and the famous Capri, both worth the boat trip over.

Please check out my upcoming posts for more of top beach and costal locations to check out on this Mediterranean train tour.

Italy is one of the most beautiful and most visited countries in Europe, and with its diverse cities and towns, there is no doubt in my mind that you’ll absolutely love Italy. Why do I love it so much? Well the fact that you can go ski in the Italian alps in the north, and then head off to wine and dine in the south makes it one unique and unforgettable experience.

Now here do you begin or go in Italy on the Eurail? The options are limitless and I find the trio of Rome, Venice and Florence to be the best starting point on your Eurail trip. These 3 cities are rated amon the top 10 best world attractions. Words cannot describe the beauty of these three cities, and if you’re traveling with your significant other, you will discover a country of romance. The amount of culture and sites to see in just these three cities would leave your head spinning, so make sure to allott enough time to see all you want to.

Round-Trip One-Way Select a City Pair London-Paris Paris-London Florence-Rome Rome-Florence Florence-Venice Venice-Florence Amsterdam-Paris Paris-Amsterdam Brussels-Paris Paris-Brussels Rome-Venice Venice-Rome Brussels-London London-Brussels Nice-Paris Paris-Nice Paris-Rome Rome-Paris Amsterdam-Brussels Brussels-Amsterdam Prague-Vienna Vienna-Prague Milan-Venice Venice-Milan Avignon-Paris Paris-Avignon See All Cities Departure Date day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Departure time morning afternoon evening Return Date day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Return time morning afternoon evening Adults:

Since Italy is not known as a cheap country, you’ll be pleased with the usual great prices you’ll find on your Eurail Pass. If you have a lot of time to take most of Italy in, then you’ll be happy know know the rail network can take you mostly everywhere in Italy easily. I highly recommend taking the time to visit Naples and Milan, or take a tour of the smaller gems such as Pisa or Turin. So wherever you decide to go, I hope you have a wonderful time and of course, safe travels!