Archive for 'Central Italy'

Would you love an Italian lakeside vacation? Then a beautiful stay at a villa near Lake Bolsena would be ideal for you! Relax in peaceful surroundings and have an enjoyable time exploring the surrounding towns and villages of Lake Bolsena in Latium. The town of Bolsena itself is a great starting point for your scenic tourist trail.

Stay in a villa rental in Torre San Severo, only a few kilometres from Bolsena where you will be tucked into the midst of tranquil nature and beauty!

The town of Bolsena is situated on the North-west of Lake Bolsena and was built on the lower slopes of an ancient volcano. The vegetation surrounding this picturesque town is abundant due to the rich fertile soil around these parts. Delicious fruits and vegetables are grown in the local area.

Visit the ruins of an ancient Etruscan town built above Bolsena which was believed to have been called Volsinii before the Romans conquered it and evicted its inhabitants. They moved in themselves and constructed many new buildings including a grand amphitheatre. Tourists can still see the ruins of these ancient entertainment grounds today!

Lake Bolsena, one of Italy’s best kept secrets, lies on the borders of Tuscany, Umbria and Latium in Central Italy. It fills a crater of an extinct volcano which has helped to enrich its waters with a colourful marine and plant life. There is a superb range of activities to pursue around Lake Bolsena.

Go for a refreshing swim from one of several sandy beaches on the lake’s shores or rent a boat to sail around its picturesque perimeter.

Stay in a beautiful villa rental in Torre San Severo in Umbria close to Lake Bolsena where yo can experience a wealth of tourist activities and attractions

Visit the town of Bolsena, built on the edge of the lake which dates back to Etruscan times when it was called Volsini. Bolsena hosts a colourful flower festival in the summer and is famous for its exquisitely kept gardens. Read more about this beautiful place in our article, ‘Visit the Lakeside Town of Bolsena in Latium’.

Come to Abruzzo, a lovely Italian region that is often left out of popular tourist trails but is in fact one of Italy’s best kept secrets! Known as the greenest region in Italy, Abruzzo is the perfect place to spend a holiday if you love the great outdoors.

There’s lots of hiking, cycling and mountain climbing activities to engage in here as over two thirds of the land here is mountainous.

Choose from a fine selection of holiday villa rentals in Abruzzo where you can base a beautifully peaceful stay and explore the surrounding cities, countryside and coastline.

Genga is a stunning Orange Flag awarded town in the Ancona province of Le Marche. Situated on the Sentino River, this charming little haven has lots to offer to tourists. Genga got its name from being the ancestral home of the famous noble della Genga family. This ancient dynasty produced many influential figures throughout the centuries, the best known being Pope Leo XII.

Stay at a beautiful holiday villa in Casa Rotonda, only six kilometres away from Genga and have a wonderful few days relaxing in lavish surroundings and exploring this beautiful part of Le Marche.

Arpino is a picturesque hilltop town in the region of Latium. Situated in Liri Valley, this humble town was the birthplace of several influential figures of history. Cicero, the legendary Roman philosopher was born here way back in 106BC as was Marco Agrippa, the skilled architect who designed the majestic pantheon in Rome!

Why not treat yourself to a gorgeous villa with a swimming pool in Latium where you can live the life of luxury during your holiday and can easily travel around to visit tourist towns like Arpino?