European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - May 2, 1985, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Sperlonga about 40 Miles North of Naples and 80 Miles South of Rome in the seacoast Community of Sperlonga is the largest of several popular coastal vacation spots in the Gaeta the Beach is bordered by hotels which offer accommodations that even frugal Beac goers can hotel rooms Range in Price from about to a night per ischia the third largest Island in the Gulf of ischia has beaches lining its Small port area and at the base of Cliffs that form the islands Boundary to the the beaches can be reached by ferry or hydrofoil from the port of Cost of transportation to ischia varies according to the time of during the Peak tourist ferry and hydrofoil transportation costs from to shops featuring handcrafted leather goods and a variety of shoes and souvenirs Are also popular tourist accommodations at one of the islands firs class hotels Cost from to a Day and includes room and breakfast at a second or third class hotel on the Island costs anywhere from to a Day per Amalfi the beaches or about 50 Miles South of Are said to be the most picturesque in Rocky inlets along Italy Western coast Are either lined with narrow patches of Sand or crowded with worn rocks that sunbathers Call Ideal tanning although Amalfi has the largest Sand beaches of the coastal route that takes its name from the area Amalfi there Are More than a dozen secluded beaches in the Amalfi area at resorts like Maiori and while there Are some Beach houses available in the local rental agencies recommend a Lead time of at least two to three months for hotels on the Amalfi coast offer a wide variety of even in hotels must be made several months in Advance during the Peak summer tourism season from june to late a single room and breakfast at a second class hotel costs to a while a firs class hotel room without Board costs Between and Capri the beaches of the most famous Island in the Gulf of Are tucked Between the islands High Cliffs and known As a playground of the Capri can be reached by ferry or hydrofoil from the port of Cape i is one of the More expensive summer vacation spots in local Uso offices in Naples one at the naval support activity and one in downtown Naples near the Harbor area offer a variety of inexpensive package Tours to Capri so military visitors have alternatives to fees As High As a night for first class second and third class hotels offer single rooms for including or a Day for a single room with All meals covered in the i Sardinia Sardinia Costa Esmeralda Emerald coast features Many beaches that have attracted summer vacationers from throughout the Southern Mediterranean for the port of Santa where ferries connect Sardinia with is one of Sardinia most famous summer Santa Teresa Fine Sand beaches Are separated by Gigantic rocks smoothed by the rough sea and Ocean carved most hotels rent rooms by the week during the summer tourist making on night accommodations but not impossible to a room for a week in a second class hotel can Cost anywhere from to depending on whether meals Are included in the bungalows can also be rented at Camp Sites for As Little As a week for Bare essential accommodations to a week depending on the size of the Bungalow and the a windsurfer in the Bay separating from la Palau the Northern tip of Sardinia offers what some summer vacationers claim is the Best of both worlds Fine beaches and a stepping off Point to islands with More like most italian seacoast the Cost of accommodations in Palau depends on the time of the the weekly rate for a one room apartment in a residence during the summer May Cost As much As while the same sized room during the of season late May to late july costs As Little As a both near the beaches of Palau and on nearby islands like la private and Public resorts offer recreation including wind sailing and scuba Taormina on the East coast of the Island of Taormina can be reached by ferry or plane from Mainland its like Are famous among hotel costs Range from a night for a single room to As much As for a single room including a time of season affects the availability and Cost of rooms at any class of according to a local travel agent in Cost is of Little concern to most people who want to enjoy the beaches of summer vacationers concerned about the Cost of enjoying the seacoast vacation lands of Italy should Check with local travel their recreational service offices or Contact the usos in Naples for More information on beaches in Southern Annamaria Esposito of the Naples Bureau contributed to this air Force offers cheap getaway on Crete by Judy Sarasohn staff writer the greek islands have always had a romantic allure for warm Rich Blue soft Sandy but even if you cant afford a summer there is an inexpensive Way for service members and defense department civilians to relax on the Island of the air Force base at Iraklion allows campers to pitch tents on its Beach through there is no charcoal fires Are and showers and latrines Are a lifeguard is on duty at the Beach from 10 to 7 motorboats Are available through the base Marina for As Are windsurfers and the motorboats Cost an hour windsurfers and an hour and an a briefing and operating Check is required before the boats Are taken snorkelers May poke around the Lagoon on the Southside of a smaller Island about eight Miles off the Dia is a Refuge for wild so visitors Are not allowed on Waters on the North Side Are too tripes photo Stephanie James Kimberlee Bassler plays in the scuba diving is prohibited by greek Law in an Effort to protect underwater warned Thomas director of welfare and the late Spring and summer weather normally is a sunny 75 to 85 the winds sometimes blow too hard for the sailboats and campers May also take advantage of other base such As the Bowling and and if the Sand gets too Gritty or the weather takes a bad there is always the possibility that rooms will be available at the base transient May 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