Where to spend a vacation filled with fun and nightlife without necessarily going abroad?
Summer is a time for vacation and fun; unplugging after a long winter suggests moments of lightness and carefreeness, parties, and nightlife with friends, especially for the younger crowd.
For a "vibrant" and youthful vacation, it's not always necessary to travel abroad: our beautiful country, the United States, offers wonderful places to spend an unforgettable holiday by the sea, under the sun, and enjoying nightlife. Here's a list of towns and villages you could visit.
The Romagna Riviera: Rimini, Riccione, and Milano Marittima
Rimini, Riccione, and Milano Marittima are now known as the nightlife capital of Italy. Holidaymakers can enjoy long beaches with equipped beach clubs where they can relax by the sea, sunbathe, and refresh themselves at the pubs with cool aperitifs and music in the background.
At sunset, the nightlife begins, continuing throughout the night. In Rimini, in addition to the many nightclubs, nightlife also unfolds along the waterfront and in the center among restaurants, pubs, and clubs.
Riccione is the epitome of fun on the Romagna Riviera, featuring water parks, trendy venues, nightclubs, beach parties, restaurants, and pubs where you can enjoy local specialties.
Milano Marittima is famous for its beach parties, especially at sunset: the aperitif hour is filled with music and fabulous beach parties that extend into dance and music on the beach until dawn.
Jesolo
In Veneto, known to all is Jesolo: the capital of fun in Northern Italy. Jesolo has a wonderful sea, which for years has earned the Blue Flag due to the water quality and services provided on the many beach clubs along the long, golden sandy beach.
On the beach, there are volleyball courts, and water scooters and pedal boats can be rented. In the city, there's also a playground and the "Pista Azzurra" go-kart track.
The main street is rich with shops, bars, and restaurants. For nightlife, there are numerous nightclubs, and concerts are often held on the beach or in the main square.
Salento: Gallipoli and Porto Cesareo
The Salento region is located in the southeast part of Puglia, a beautiful land famous for its sea and long beaches that resemble the Caribbean.
For several years, it has become a favorite destination for young people due to the growing nightlife that takes place in its beautiful seaside towns.
A beloved destination for young people is Gallipoli, the "Pearl of the Ionian Sea," rich in history and art, which in summer becomes an ideal place for a fun-filled vacation. The city offers trendy venues and nightclubs both in the historic center and in the new part, hosting numerous live DJs.
Gallipoli features a large green area, the Parco Gondar, where the live concert season is organized every year. In the park, there are venues where you can enjoy cocktails and dinner while listening to music until late at night.
Porto Cesareo is famous for its enchanting beaches that resemble the Caribbean, with fine white sand and crystal-clear waters where you can dive and snorkel. In the evening, the city comes alive with numerous beach parties featuring famous DJs from all over Italy.
Tropea
Calabria is a wonderful land, blessed by the gods, with a mild climate and long summers.
Here, the beautiful beaches alternate with stunning cliffs, making it the ideal place for those who love a vacation by the sea and nightlife.
The Costa degli Dei, of which Tropea is a part, overlooks the beautiful Tyrrhenian Sea and has become a vacation spot for many young people due to the numerous attractions and nightlife in the area. Tropea is a small town perched on a cliff.
On the beautiful beach, the Sanctuary of Santa Maria dell'Isola rises majestically on the promontory, which has become a symbol of the city. The nightlife unfolds among the alleys of the historic center, filled with restaurants, pubs, and wine bars.
In the lower part, towards the beach, there are many nightclubs and venues open all night long to dance until dawn.
A few kilometers from Tropea, at Capo Vaticano, there's the Suite, a nightclub set in greenery where you can dance and sip excellent cocktails.
Taormina
Described by Goethe as "a slice of paradise on earth," Taormina is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the wonderful Sicily.
The large square of the ancient village is a terrace overlooking the sea, lively at all hours. From the main street, rich in luxury boutiques and small artisan shops, bars, and restaurants, narrow alleys and staircases reveal hidden treasures of art that the city is rich in.
The beach area is connected to the center by public buses or a cable car. On the coastal area, there are beautiful beaches like Mazzarò and the famous Giardini Naxos, offering stunning views of the sea and mountains and the beautiful Isola Bella.
In the evening, the city transforms, and the nightlife lights up in lounges, beach bars, and nightclubs. Fun also reaches Giardini Naxos, where you can dance in the beach club until dawn or at nightclubs.