The Orange Flag Award is a tourism quality seal of approval awarded by the Italian touring club. Founded in 1988 in Liguria, the Orange Flag Award is based on merit of cultural, historical and environmental heritage, quality of tourist welcome and provision of information and directions to local attractions.
The towns and villages of Italy that have won the Orange Flag award have demonstrated a strong local identity, a pride in using local produce and a keenness to display their local arts and crafts. Over two thousand Italian locations alone have been analysed and so far, 160 have achieved this prestigious award!
Orange Flag towns like Bienno in Lombardy and Galtelli in Sardinia strongly advocate a green eco-system and strive to continue the harmonious blend between man-made structures and nature.
The towns and villages of Italy that have won the Orange Flag award have demonstrated a strong local identity, a pride in using local produce and a keenness to display their local arts and crafts. Over two thousand Italian locations alone have been analysed and so far, 160 have achieved this prestigious award!
Orange Flag towns like Bienno in Lombardy and Galtelli in Sardinia strongly advocate a green eco-system and strive to continue the harmonious blend between man-made structures and nature.
Strict rules are set in place to protect the authenticity of the cultural heritage in each settlement and medieval style town layouts are preciously preserved.
Read through our extensive collection articles about Orange Flag towns in Tuscany, the most populated Orange Flag region in Italy. Why not plan a delightful trail through some of these little gems and avail of the chance to see the real ‘authentic’ Italy you’ve always dreamed of!
Read through our extensive collection articles about Orange Flag towns in Tuscany, the most populated Orange Flag region in Italy. Why not plan a delightful trail through some of these little gems and avail of the chance to see the real ‘authentic’ Italy you’ve always dreamed of!
Taste the exquisite flavours of locally produced Slow Foods, book a fascinating tour around local historical museums and ancient castles that have marvellous stories to share with you. Embark on a range of refreshing hiking or cycling trails between the Orange Flag towns of Tuscany and neighbouring regions.
Each place have something special to offer tourists so be sure to pack your camera for your travels around some of them.
Visiting some of Italy’s beautiful Orange Flag towns and villages is a sure way to see some of the best of what Italy has to offer you on your next vacation!
Each place have something special to offer tourists so be sure to pack your camera for your travels around some of them.
Visiting some of Italy’s beautiful Orange Flag towns and villages is a sure way to see some of the best of what Italy has to offer you on your next vacation!
Photo credits
picture 1: Idéfix / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Max.oppo / CC BY-SA 3.0
picture 1: Idéfix / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Max.oppo / CC BY-SA 3.0
