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While many are attracted to the coastal areas of Italy for her beaches, sun, fun, and excitement or the major cities for their endless list of things to see and do and cosmopolitan delights or the countryside for peace, privacy, and relaxation, there is another major and popular kind of holiday destination: the mountains. And though there are mountainous areas throughout the country, the Alpine region that stretches in a band across the most northern part of Italy is the most popular among them. Here you get hearty comfort food, snowy winter wonderlands, excellent Christmas markets, long ski seasons, that chalet lifestyle, and all sorts of winter fun. However, during the warmer months, the mountains also make for an excellent holiday destination as they boast wonderfully fresh air, incredible views and surroundings, great hiking options, water sports on the mountain lakes, and lots of different outdoor pursuits. If you like your vacations active, wholesome, healthy, and scenic, this is the type of destination for you. Browse some of our villas in Trentino and get planning a perfect mountain getaway in Italy today!

The mind-bending and heart-racing twists and turns of some of the roads that wind through the Alps have popped up on movie and television screens and again and again throughout the years, prompting both fear and excitement in viewers. For some, these images make people want to immediately pack their bags and go careening down these scenic and challenging roads on a bicycle or in a car themselves. Others never want to have to try and traverse them in their entire lives. If you fall into the former category and you are a bit of a daredevil, then one of the most extreme and thrilling of these roads that must be visited and experienced is, without a doubt, the Stelvio Pass in South Tyrol. With lots of excellent hiking, skiing, winter sports, and exploring options and pursuits also available in the area, a villa in South Tyrol and a vacation in this part of Italy, in general, will definitely ensure that your next holiday is a real adventure. However, if you're interested in the Stelvio Pass, in particular, then be sure to read on...

If you're looking to vacation in Italy and to go hiking and take in stunning mountain views, then you could choose no better holiday destination than South Tyrol. Browse our vacation rentals in South Tyrol and come explore this northern region of Italy with its backdrop of towering snow-capped peaks in the Alps, idyllic rolling green valleys full of wildflowers, cute little Alpine villages with traditional cabins and chalets, excellent ski resorts, wonderful hiking routes, and impossibly beautiful landscapes. Among all of the natural gems that one can discover if they have found a villa in South Tyrol and are taking the time to thoroughly investigate the area, one of the most breathtaking and astounding sights has to be Pragser Wildsee.

Pragser Wildsee, also known as Lake Prags and Lake Braies, is often called the, “Pearl of the Alps,” and is a lake in the Prags Dolomites in South Tyrol. Due to the emerald green/blue colour of the lake and the surrounding beauty of the trees, mountains, and little beaches that frame the lake, it has become a major tourist attraction for those who wish to immerse themselves in nature and hike in an incredibly scenic destination. There are paths leading all around the banks of the lake that can be readily tackled by any hiker, no matter their level of skill or experience, and the loop takes just 90 minutes in total.

If you have always dreamed of a luxurious experience of the stunning and singular city of Venice then you should definitely browse our luxury villas in Veneto and plan a trip to the city. And, if you're looking to continue the luxury then we recommend heading to T Fondaco dei Tedeschi by DFS. This is a place where you can not only shop designer brands and high-end products but you can also go and take in one of the best views over the city. Best of all, the incredible things on sale in this stunning mall (located inside a historic former post office building) are also duty-free, making luxury just a little bit more affordable!

Right along the border between the famously picturesque, rolling green landscapes of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, you will find the Appennino Parmense Orientale, a chain of mountains located in the Eastern part of the Province of Parma. For those who have found a vacation rental in Emilia-Romagna or a vacation rental in Tuscany and who are looking to go hiking during their stay in Italy, it is definitely a place to take note of as it boasts lots of different routes and incredible views. Whether you are an experienced hiker, a hobbyist, or a budding photographer looking to simply dip your toes in the water and get some great shots, whether you want to stretch your legs or have an adventure, whether you have a whole day to spend or just hours, you'll find a trail (or a part of a trail) that will suit your needs in this part of the world. However, if you're particularly interested in pretty scenery and breathtaking views, then there is one section of the mountain range that we would recommend: Monte Sillara and her twin lakes that offer an extraordinary panorama right over the surrounding landscape, right out to the islands of the Tuscan Coast and to Corsica on the clearest days.