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Sardinia is a popular destination for its beauty, its uniquely non-Italian Italian culture, its ruins and historic sites, and its rich and highly specific food culture. However, for many, its biggest singular draw is that it offers a long list of incredible outdoor pursuits that can be enjoyed while surrounded by the lovely settings of this impossibly scenic part of the world. If you love to get outdoors, sweat a little, have adventures, and explore, then you’ll definitely be interested in browsing our vacation rentals in Sardinia and planning a holiday on this remarkable island!

But what exactly is there to do in Sardinia? Well, as we said, lots and lots but for the outdoorsy types these are some of the best activities that you can enjoy...

In this new series on the blog of What to consider when planning a holiday in Italy, we are aiming to beat the January blues by looking ahead to our next getaway. It is the perfect time to start planning your next holiday in Italy with availability for many of our best properties all across the country still remaining throughout 2023. However, it is also a good time to really think about some of the important details that you should be considering when planning a vacation in Italy. Over the course of this series, we will be looking at some of the main factors to think about when planning a perfect break in Italy from location to timing to budgets and we will help you find the ideal option for you and your needs! Of course, if you ever need more direct help, you can always contact us and our team of seasoned villa experts will be able to offer you one-on-one advice and recommendations, as per all of your specifications. 

In addition to being close to all of the winter sports that you could hope to enjoy – from the classics such as skiing and snowboarding to the more adventurous options like paragliding and ice-wall climbing – choosing a vacation rental in Italy’s ski region means that you will also get to enjoy the unique charms and traditions of these gorgeous resort towns and villages. You’ll be able to enjoy hearty cuisines that have influences from all across the Alps, you’ll be able to attend amazing traditional Christmas markets in and around the holidays, you’ll get to enjoy the Italian take on the après-ski lifestyle, and you’ll do all of this in scenic and charming surroundings. The alpine towns of Italy boast those famous peaks and crags, snow-capped or covered, blanketed by firs, and dotted by other resorts as a backdrop and centres that feature pretty cabins plucked from the front of postcards and travel guides. Our holiday rentals in this part of the world are usually this very sort of picturesque and charming cabin, the perfect sort of place to really soak up the atmosphere of this magical part of the world. So, if you’re interested in a holiday in which you enjoy the outdoor pursuits of the winter wonderland outside and then have a warm and cosy and incredibly lovely cabin to return to each evening, if you want to sip on something warm and delicious as you gaze out at those picture-perfect landscapes, and if you want to make memories that will last a lifetime, then check out our guide to some of our prettiest cabins in Italy’s ski region...

To the north of Italy, the majestic and magical Alps line the top of the country and in various other spots throughout the different regions, there are less massive but impressive mountain ranges. Italy, therefore, is a wonderful holiday destination for those who love the various outdoor pursuits and incredible scenery of mountainous areas. In the spring, summer, and early autumn, there are endless excellent hiking and biking trails to be explored but as the weather grows colder, these same spots become ideal places to enjoy a wide range of winter sports. In fact, Italy is home to some of the best ski resorts in the world. So, if you are a fan of skiing, snowboarding, ice-skating, cross-country skiing, sledding, and more and you are looking to indulge in these activities this winter, then browse our villas in Italy’s ski region.

Among the different ski destinations within Italy, there are some great options to choose from depending on your interests, the sort of price point you might have in mind, the kind of group you are travelling in (solo, with friends, family, as a couple), et cetra.

For example, some of the best ski resorts and ski areas in Italy include: