The Printed Parasol Beach Umbrella

If you enjoy playful prints and old school parasols, you can't go past the designs from Australian beach accessory brand Business & Pleasure Co. From vintage lemons (as seen here) to tie-dye and classic stripes, you can find their entire collection here.

Holiday Beach Umbrella in 'Vintage Lemons' by Business & Pleasure Co, $179.99 at SurfStitch

With a fabric canopy crafted from recycled bottles (that offers UPF 50+, no less), this lightweight umbrella comes with a matching carry bag, boasts hidden pockets and offers almost two metres of shade.

'Franklin' Recycled Beach Umbrella by Land & Sand Essentials, $249 at Land & Sand Essentials

Conjuring days spent at La Fontelina Beach Club in Capri (trust us, you've seen it on Instagram), nothing says La Dolce Vita like this blue-and-white beach umbrella. Like the previous one, the canopy offers UPF 30 sun protection and delivers a shade diameter of almost two metres.

Beach Umbrella in 'Nouveau Bleu' by Sunny Life, $119 at Dick Smith

Feeling fancy? Why not indulge your sun-loving self with a custom-made umbrella from Italian label, Issimo? Made to resemble the umbrellas at the chic Mezzatore Hotel & Thermal Spa on the island of Ischia, its elegant design will bring a touch of Italy to your Australian summer.

Ombrellone Visconti by Issimo, made to order, approx. AUD $848 from Issimo

Looking to keep things under $50? This retro-striped number has got your name on it. That said, while it might be on the affordable side, it's not without the important features, including easy set-up and a UPF 30+ fabric canopy.

'Coolum Beach' Umbrella in retro stripe by Cotton On, $49.99 at Cotton On

There's nothing quite like a classic candy-coloured beach umbrella for those balmy weekends. Offering almost two metres of shade, UPF 50+ fabric and a carry bag for easy portability, it's the ultimate all-rounder for long sea-side days.

'The Weekend' Umbrella by Basil Bangs, available in various colours, $199 at Basil Bangs

Give your beach day a tropical touch with this raffia 'Hula' umbrella. Just like the kind you'd find in the Maldives or Bali, it offers plenty of shade with a diameter of 2.1m, UPF 50+ protection and wind vents to keep it sturdy on breezy days.

Hula Beach Umbrella by Beachkit, now $168 at Beach Umbrellas

Need something a little more spacious? Consider the beach umbrella's big sister: the beach tent. Coming in different prints and offering plenty of shade, you can set these up in multiple ways, including a high sun ("V" shape setup) and low sun ("L" shape setup) formation.

Beach Tent in 'The Tropics' by Byron Bay Beach Life, available in a variety of prints, $164 at Byron Bay Beach Life