One of the rarest things you'll ever find in Italy is not a castle or Roman ruins. In fact, you'll find quite a lot of those. No, the rarest thing you'll ever find in Italy is a free beach, and that's exactly what vacationers can look forward to on a day-trip to Santa Sevara. In addition to long stretches of beach and spectacularly blue waters, Santa Sevara also has a medieval castle and Roman ruins ripe for exploration.

Take a walk around the walled village by the beach and examine the Roman-era foundations that are made of huge cyclopean masonry. The castle in the area dates back to the 11th century and also features a Norman tower. After seeing all the ruins have to offer, hit the beach and spend the day lapping up the sun, surf, and sand.