Archive for 'Driving'

  

Thursday, February 29, 2024
Gran Paradiso National Park
Photo credits: Alberto Peracchio / CC BY-SA 4.0

While picture-perfect colourful seaside towns, the gentle rolling hills and golden scenery of Tuscany and Umbria, and the grand cities of Rome and Florence are some of the images that predominate in our collective imaginings of Italy, the wilder and more dramatic views of Italy’s varied landscapes are equally captivating. Particularly, in the north, where the Alps tower overhead, Italy affords some truly breath-taking and awe-inspiring scenery. These glimpses of the sublime, of nature at its most unchecked, untamed, and wild, offer the perfect chance to escape the mundane, refresh your eyes, and wonder at the majesty of the world. And, one of the best examples of a place to take in such views and scenes is the Gran Paradiso National Park, which can be visited if you book one of our vacation rentals in Aosta Valley or holiday rentals in Piedmont.

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Posted in: Activities, Aosta Valley, Cycling, Driving, Hiking, Must See Attractions, Northwest Italy, Piedmont, Pretty Views, Tourist Attractions

  

Wednesday, September 13, 2023
A car in Rome

Using our last post to guide you if you have chosen one of our outstanding villas in Italy for your next holiday and were looking into renting a car, you might now know all you need to get your vehicle sorted but what about when you have actually hit the road? What do you need to know about driving in the country in order to stay safe and enjoy your vacation in Italy?


In order to help you out, we've compiled some key things that we think you should keep in mind:

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Posted in: Activities, Driving, Travel Tips

  

Wednesday, July 19, 2023
View of fields and hills in Tuscany

Sometimes, getting to your destination, heading off to go do the thing that you are excited for, is an absolute chore. Other times, and certainly in other places, this is all part of the experience and is a delight all on its own.


Picture this, for example: you have booked one of our incredible vacation rentals in Tuscany and you are off to see one of her famous and beloved tourist attractions. Say you are staying in a villa in the Orcia Valley and you are headed to Pisa for the day to see the wonderful Leaning Tower or you are based in a holiday rental in Siena but have decided to explore the endless world-class museums and architectural gems of Florence, well getting there is going to be just as exceptionally beautiful an experience as the outings themselves... 

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Posted in: Activities, Central Italy, Countryside, Driving, Localities, Pretty Views, Tourist Attractions, Tuscany

  

Friday, March 12, 2021
Stelvio Pass
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...     Read More
Posted in: Activities, Driving, Italian Hotspots, Localities, Mountains, Northeast Italy, Trentino-Alto Adige

  

Friday, January 25, 2013
A BMW car
Driving in Italy is an experience in itself and certainly one not to be missed. Foreign visitors are often wary of driving in Italy, having heard stories of wild and reckless drivers, oblivious to others on the road.

Whilst this may appear true on first glance, it soon becomes apparent that most Italians are actually very competent drivers. Italian drivers tend to focus only on what is happening in front and to the left of them, whilst what happens behind is of little importance.

It is therefore the responsibility of the car following to concentrate on the actions of the car in front. It doesn’t take long to get used to this, and once you do, you will find that driving in Italy is actually great fun.     Read More
Posted in: Activities, Driving, Travel Tips