There are plenty of beautiful beaches — and the best part is, most are free to access. The sandy beaches on Italy's Amalfi Coast and islands are picturesque, but many of Croatia's beaches are just as pristine. The beaches are plentiful, too, as Croatia has more than 1,000 islands. For comparison, Italy has about 450.

Italy stun Croatia with late goal to advance at Euro '24. Mattia Zaccagni curled home a 98th-minute equaliser as defending champions Italy booked a round-of-16 spot at Euro 2024 on Monday with a 1-1 draw against Croatia, whose tournament hopes were left hanging by a thread.

— Italy has a poor record against Croatia, winning only one of their previous nine meetings. Croatia won three, while there were five draws. The last three games all finished 1-1.

Italy stun Croatia with late goal to reach last 16 An added-time goal from Mattia Zaccagni snatched a 1-1 draw with Croatia, which was enough to earn Italy a place in the last 16 of Euro 2024 as Group B runners-up. They will face Switzerland; meanwhile Croatia must wait to see if they progress.