8Ponza

This island is one of Italy’s best-kept secrets. It’s been the holiday spot for Romans for centuries. The scenic town and port are dotted with pastel-colored buildings and come alive at night with an aperitif, late night dancing, and live entertainment. 

Ponza nightlife is known to attract the VIP elite and Italian soccer players but it somehow retains an air of simplicity as a local town with a beach feel.