Atrani wouldn't be the first place that comes to mind when you think of Italian beach resorts, but this is the place to visit if you want to know what Italy really means. Still not overcrowded with tourist crowds, it is considered one of Italy's best kept secrets. Atrani is a coastal fishing village with a population of less than a thousand. It is nestled in two cliffs on the shore of the Tyrrhenian Sea, which rises above the level of multi-coloured houses on a beautiful stretch of soft sand, making it one of the most idyllic places in Italy. In this city, you can climb stairs from beach level, wander the narrow, winding streets, discover 13th-century Baroque churches and courtyards with flowing fountains for an authentic Italian experience.