
Tuscan summers are great but can be overwhelmingly
hot during the months of July and August. There is
no better way to beat the heat than to plan a trip
to the beach.
Most of the beaches long, wide, and
are organized into private bathing establishments
as they are all prepared and equipped with all the
facilities for a whole day at the beach. In addition
to having umbrellas, deck chairs, sun-beds, cabins,
showers, and bars, many have restaurants and areas
for games and sporting activities.

Depending upon the type of vacation you want, you
can either take your towel and head for the beach,
or go to a bagno, or bathing establishment, which
will rent you an umbrella, chairs and a cot (excellent
for broiling). Prices of bagni vary from minimal to
ruinously expensive, and almost every town will have
a wide selection; ask your hotel who they suggest
(they my have their own bagno).
Though Bathing establishments
can keep you from spreading your towel between their
umbrellas, they cannot deny you access to the swash
zone (where the waves run up) ? in other words, you
can walk by the commercial establishments on the way
to the free beach, which every town has.

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