With 7,000 kilometers of coastline, Italy has plenty of seaside locations worth visiting. Seaside villages are popular destinations during the summer season, but it’s in winter that they reveal their true spirit, their stories strictly intertwined with life at sea.

On winter days, the beaches empty out and seaside hamlets turn peaceful and silent, ideal for a relaxing weekend break. Here are five charming seaside villages to visit in winter we’ve selected for you.