Enough with the endless hours of queuing to get into any ancient landmark you can possibly name in Rome; the jam-packed canals of Venice you’d be lucky to see if you can get past the indistinguishable mass of selfie-takers; and the mid-at-best, $40 ossobuco in Milan.
If you’re dreaming of an Italian getaway this season, yet you’re not exactly keen on the touristy fanfare of it all, this uncrowded coastal gem has 1st-century ruins, just like Rome, gorgeous beaches within easy reach of downtown that look like they’ve been lifted straight from the Caribbean, and plenty of affordable eats.
