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Introduction

Italian beaches are a very civilized affair. Most of central italy’s beaches are sectioned up into “Stabilimenti balneari”, or bathing establishments. These consist of a hut or structure with a bar, bathrooms, shower and changing area of various degrees of fanciness. Here you rent an umbrella with chairs, ie., your own spot of beach. In Viareggio prices can run from about 40-70 euros a day for two people under an umbrella! Locals rent these by the season, so you may have to arrive early in the morning, or phone ahead, to get a spot in the busy months. There are some public beaches, though these are hard to come by, and usually consist of a lame little strip with no facilities…

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