From dodging possible fines (or jail time) for ignorance at the beach to making the most of being in Italy's capital during August, you'll find everything you need to eat, talk, drink and live like an Italian in our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita.
Miranda Mullings - news@thelocal.it
Updated: Thu 13 Aug 2026 15:04 CET
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For most living in Italy, August is the time to go to the beach. For me, it's time to enjoy having Rome to myself. Photo by Mike Swigunski on Unsplash
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