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Tag: Beaches

Acqua Dolce beach via Monteargentario.info

Tuscany gains a new Blue Flag as Italy’s seaside awards rise to 257

Thursday, May 14, 2026 Editorial Staff Travel

The environmental award highlights water quality, beach services and sustainability measures.

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Sun, Sand… and Sky-High Prices

Tuscany’s Empty Umbrellas and the Price of Shade

Friday, August 15, 2025 Marco Bastiani Opinions

From Forte dei Marmi to San Vincenzo, empty umbrellas tell the story of soaring prices and a beach model in need of a rethink.

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Tuscany’s Best Beaches for Summer 2025

Tuscany’s Best Beaches for Summer 2025: Maremma Shines, Versilia Lags Behind

Friday, June 27, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

The annual ranking by Legambiente and Touring Club has placed several Tuscan destinations among the best in the country.

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Single use plastic is prohibited in Tuscan parks and beaches

Tuscany removes plastic from beaches and parks

Friday, July 9, 2021 Jamie Lorenzini News

Single-use plastic is prohibited from the beaches, parks and protected areas of Tuscany. But many still don’t know. This is why Tuscany Region run for cover with an awareness campaign that communicates good green practices, from recycling to good education to protect the environment and reduce the consumption of polluting materials.

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Blue flag beaches

Summer 2021: the 17 Blue Flag beaches in Tuscany

Monday, May 10, 2021 Jamie Lorenzini Travel

The number of Italian seaside and lakeside resorts awarded the prestigious Blue Flag designation has risen from 195 last year to 201 this year. Take a look to the 17 Blue Flag beaches in Tuscany.

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NEWS

Florence court upholds short-term rental restrictions in historic centre

Friday, May 15, 2026

Major water works may disrupt supply for 170,000 users in Florence

Monday, May 11, 2026

BUSINESS

From Simone Rocha to AI matchmaking: what to expect at Pitti Uomo 110

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Polimoda plans expansion into lifestyle studies and US presence

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

TECH

Tuscany launches app for Medici villas and gardens UNESCO sites

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Smart sensors installed at Brancacci Chapel to monitor climate and visitors

Thursday, May 7, 2026

TRAVEL

Italy expects further tourism growth in 2026

Italy expects further tourism growth in 2026

Friday, May 15, 2026
Acqua Dolce beach via Monteargentario.info

Tuscany gains a new Blue Flag as Italy’s seaside awards rise to 257

Thursday, May 14, 2026

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ARTS

Free evening entry at Museo dell’Opera del Duomo on 23 May 2026

Free evening entry at Museo dell’Opera del Duomo on 23 May 2026

Saturday, May 16, 2026
Roberto Casamonti Collection

Alberto Burri works return to Florence at Roberto Casamonti Collection

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

LIFE

Lucca

Netflix’s The Diplomat to film fourth season in Lucca and Florence

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

From Guttuso to Fontana, charity art auction to support disability inclusion

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

SPORTS

MotoGP: Mugello circuit marks 50 years of Italian Grand Prix

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Florence Half Marathon draws 6,000 runners through city centre

Saturday, March 28, 2026

OPINIONS

The Badia Fiesolana is the EUI’s hub

From crises to cohesion: how the EUI in Florence mirrors Europe’s push for unity

Friday, May 1, 2026
Greece’s Social Media Ban for Under 15s Signals a Necessary Shift

Greece’s Social Media Ban for Under 15s Signals a Necessary Shift

Friday, April 10, 2026

ITALIANO

Larry Nederlof opens first solo show in Livorno

Livorno ospita la prima mostra personale dell’artista olandese Larry Nederlof

Monday, May 4, 2026
The Nouvelle Carte d’Europe dressée pour 1870

L’Europa come creatura nervosa

Sunday, February 15, 2026
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