Hi, I had a long week at work this week so I'm already dreaming of my summer vacation in Italy!! Question--I know many of the beaches are private, and that you can rent chairs and an umbrella, but I've never seen a reference to prices (even in Rick Steves' books). What should I expect to pay?
Posted by
Everett, WA
49 posts
A friend, just tonight, told me that they were asked to pay 5 Euro to sit in one of the chairs at the private beach. I think that was per chair. Also, this was in Monterosso. There is plenty of public beach in Monterosso as well.
Posted by
US Pacific Northwest
10344 posts
Lisa: Which beaches are you thinking of?
Posted by
Eastern Iowa, USA
8050 posts
Not Italy, but in Greece, it was typical that a chair was a euro or two, umbrella extra. Seems like for two chairs and an umbrella it was typically 5 Euros. The term "private" can be misleading, most beachfront is public, but access to the beach can be restricted. many places we just set up on the sand rather than renting a chair, take your cue from others.
Posted by
In the Mountains, USA
689 posts
We'd have to know what beaches you are heading to! Many hotels in different areas have private beaches. Many private beaches have public streteches between them.
There are more public beaches on the Adriatic side.
Posted by
OP
Boulder, CO, USA
44 posts
Thanks for the info posted thus far. Our itinerary is still a little sketchy, but probably Monterosso del Mar or Sorrento. Thanks!
Posted by
Elk Grove, CA, USA
6898 posts
Monterosso is really the only beach in the CT. It's very nice. They do have places to rent the chairs and umbrellas. However, I don't think the beach is private and you can lay out on a blanket if you desire.