Up to Our Thighs in Water

Ferrying To Lavanzo

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July 12th 2018
The smallest of the islands, the visit is a short walk from the harbour to the beach, with a stop at the two or three gift shops for souvenirs or a gelato. The ferry trip does provide an opportunity for serious swimming in the sea, but we preferred to take a dip in the translucent waters on the Lavanzo beach. ... read more

Europe » Italy

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Italy became a nation-state in 1861 when the city-states of the peninsula, along with Sardinia and Sicily, were united under King Victor EMMANUEL II. An era of parliamentary government came to a close in the early 1920s when Benito MUSSOLINI establis... ... read more