Spring is a beautiful time of year, when the earth defrosts after the long winter, flowers burst free from their slumber deep below the ground, baby animals find their footing on lush green pastures, the sun begins to show up on a more regular basis, tourist crowds awaken but remain smaller, and everything comes roaring back to life. It is a perfect time for a vacation, before demands and costs run high and the sun starts beating down, and Italy, in particular, is especially lovely at this time of year. However, there are some specific destinations in Italy that are at their best in Spring and we have been listing the best of the best among them in the last couple of posts. In this final entry in this series, we will discuss our last picks so you can get choosing among them and planning your Spring getaway in Italy...
5. Levanto, Liguria
The Ligurian Coast is swamped come Summer, particularly along the famous Cinque Terre. However, this lesser-known town is actually also an incredibly popular destination as one of the best surf destinations in Italy, which are in short supply.
5. Levanto, Liguria
The Ligurian Coast is swamped come Summer, particularly along the famous Cinque Terre. However, this lesser-known town is actually also an incredibly popular destination as one of the best surf destinations in Italy, which are in short supply.
The issue with this, though, is that the town in not well-equipped for the crowds that descend during the Summer months. If you want to surf in Italy but you don't want to compete with lots of other eager surfers or you just want a nice seaside getaway, this little gem of a destination is ideal come Spring. Come enjoy the cute town, the views, the beaches and the wide variety of water sports such as windsurfing, paddle-boarding, and kayaking.
6. Campo Imperatore, Abruzzo
If you're looking for a place with beautiful, endless fields of flowers, a quintessentially Spring setting, Campo Imperatore is one of the most ideal destinations possible. This part of the Abruzzo countryside is an alpine meadow in the Apennines, not far from L’Aquila. During the Spring, it is occupied by sheep, cattle, horses, and their babies, all grazing amidst the impossibly green grasses and endless blanket of wildflowers. It is one of the most picturesque sights you could ever hope to behold.
So, what are you waiting for, get planning your Spring break in Italy today!
6. Campo Imperatore, Abruzzo
If you're looking for a place with beautiful, endless fields of flowers, a quintessentially Spring setting, Campo Imperatore is one of the most ideal destinations possible. This part of the Abruzzo countryside is an alpine meadow in the Apennines, not far from L’Aquila. During the Spring, it is occupied by sheep, cattle, horses, and their babies, all grazing amidst the impossibly green grasses and endless blanket of wildflowers. It is one of the most picturesque sights you could ever hope to behold.
So, what are you waiting for, get planning your Spring break in Italy today!
Photo credits
Picture 1: Spens03 / CC BY-SA 3.0
Picture 1: Spens03 / CC BY-SA 3.0
