Italy's Beach Dates and Dinnertime Customs: When Do Beaches Open in Italy and What Time Do Italians Typically Have Dinner?
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As Italy braces for a damp May, beach aficionados coast-to-coast eagerly daydream of the glorious moment they can don their bathing suits and sandals, and feel the waves beneath their feet.
But before you jet off to the seashore, it's essential to know that there are rules governing when the summer beach season can officially begin. While you can visit Italy's public beaches at any time, around 70% of the country's coastline belongs to privately managed beach clubs. These opening dates are stringently overseen by regional and sometimes local authorities.
Here's a rundown of when Italy's private beaches will open and close this year by region.
What time do Italians dine? If you've spent balmy summer evenings here, you'll likely say "very late". However, like so many aspects of Italian life, it depends on which region you're hanging out in and even the time of year.
If you're planning a dinner date or inviting Italian friends or neighbors over for a feast, here's a look at when la cena is usually eaten in different parts of the Italian peninsula.
From Aperol Spritz to Negroni and Bellini, Italy's renowned aperitivo drinks and cocktails captivate the world. Yet, if you're seeking an alcohol-free alternative for when aperitivo hour rolls around, there's no need to settle for saccharine soft drinks. Italy offers a plethora of grown-up, non-alcoholic options.
One of the most popular choices is Crodino, fashioned as a non-alcoholic alternative to Aperol Spritz. With the same vibrant orange hue and zesty herbal flavor as its alcoholic counterpart, it's typically served over ice cubes with a slice of orange.
Delve deeper into other popular Italian alcohol-free aperitivo drinks in the article below.
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- Despite the damp May weather, Italian beach enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the summer season, even as they keep an eye on the opening dates for private beaches across the country.
- In Italy, dinner time varies by region and season, so if you're planning a dinner date or a feast at home, it's essential to know when "la cena" is usually eaten in different parts of the country.
- If you're looking for a alcohol-free alternative to traditional Italian aperitivo drinks, consider trying Crodino, a popular non-alcoholic beverage that serves as a non-alcoholic alternative to Aperol Spritz.
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