From paragliding, rafting and hang gliding to exclusive spas and Michelin-star gastronomy, the Valle d’Aosta (Aosta Valley), mountainous Italian-French bilingual region in northwestern Italy, offers different options for thrills and relaxation, surrounded by spectacular scenery and some of the highest peaks in Europe. Italy’s smallest and least populated region, bordered by Switzerland and France, has much to offer [...]
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the archaeological site at Paestum, in the Italian region of Campania, can be visited as a day-trip from Salerno or the Amalfi Coast, and takes as much as three hours to stroll among the ruins and admire the splendor of its ancient Greek temples. Lacking the tourist crowds that flood Pompeii, [...]
Founded by the Greeks about 2,600 years ago, Siracusa is one of the oldest and most influential cities of the Mediterranean region. The island of Ortigia is the heart of the beautiful city of Syracuse, the inhabited primitive nucleus where you can go through centuries of history, art and culture that characterized this charming Sicilian [...]
Lake Maggiore (also called Verbàno Lake) is a truly fascinating Italian travel destination. In its beautiful location just south of the Alps, this lake is able to embody the beauty of a landscape in close contact with nature, along with the charm of fashionable and perfectly groomed locations that can be found on its shores. [...]
Historic region and valley in northern Tuscany, Mugello, located to the north of Florence, is a wide, green valley crossed by the Sieve, tributary of the Arno River. This is a paradise for trekkers, hikers and mountain bikers, with a wide range of itineraries in different locations, ranging from rolling plains to hills and mountains. There's a lot to see and do [...]
Have you ever heard of Cilento? Located in the central and southern part of the Province of Salerno, in the Campania region, in southern Italy, it is a uniquely enchanting part of the country that has remained thoroughly and unexpectedly pristine. Packed with secluded rocky coves, undulating tree-clad mountains, sandy bays, archaeological sites and picturesque villages still devoted to [...]
Charming, lively and picturesque seaside town in the region of Apulia, Otranto offers an amazing mix of history, laid-back holiday atmosphere, clear waters and a bustling sea-front area gazing out over the Adriatic Sea towards Greece and the Balkans. The city’s east-facing sea-front position has deeply influenced its history. It was important as a Greek and [...]
Along with visiting top attractions like the Rialto Bridge, Murano Island and Saint Mark's Basilica, you shouldn't miss exploring the hidden corners of Venice, in the Veneto region, on the northeast coast of Italy. My tip for you is to try and visit La Serenissima’s top attractions before 10am, when the city is still relatively quiet. Then, explore Venice’s non-touristy [...]
A cliff-edged promontory jutting out from the mainland in the southern part of the Gulf of Naples, the Sorrento Peninsula is a renowned travel destination in Italy. At the heart of the peninsula is the amiable good-tempered town of Sorrento, famous for its art, historic architecture and liquors. Well-connected and easy to get to, Sorrento [...]
Sanremo, located on Italy’s Riviera di Ponente, a stretch of coastline that extends from the France-Italy border to Genoa, is famous for its century-old Casino, but has many other attractions. A good year-round destination, Sanremo is situated at the heart of the sunny Riviera dei Fiori, which has warmer temperatures than most places in Northern [...]
