Archive for 'Central Italy'

In South-east Umbria, very close to the Tuscany border, is the gastronomic town of Norcia! This picturesque location is the perfect spot to travel to for a day trip. Located in the province of Perugia and close to Valerina, Norcia is also well known for its local hiking and mountaineering trails. Book into a villa rental in Umbria where you can relax in scenic surroundings and explore the surrounding towns and places of interest at your ease.

Wild boar roam here and although are quite heavily hunted, some are especially trained to hunt for the elusive black truffles that grow in old forests in the area. Taste the sublime flavours of cured pork cuts and ham that are produced in Norcia by true artisan customs. This famous pork producing town has earned itself the nickname of being the pork capital of Italy!

The scenic area of Lunigiana is a stretch of land that lies across part of Tuscany and Liguria. It extends from the Apennines to where the Magra River meets the sea. This is a magical ancient land, full of castles, medieval towns and villages and mesmerising beauty wherever you turn your head.

Learn all about what life was like here by visiting the museums and libraries that dots across parts of Lunigiana like the town of Pontremoli. A fascinating museum here displays interesting old carved rock statures discovered in the local area that date hundreds of years ago.

Stay in a stunning holiday rental in Fivizzano, close to the picturesque Lunigiana where you can easily tour around all the attractions of the area.

If you are spending your Italian holiday on the picturesque Adriatic coast then be sure to stop off at some of the splendid Blue Flag awarded beaches here. The city and coastal resort of Ancona is an excellent place to start as it is packed with sun kissed beaches and small seaside villages to experience.

Stay at a gorgeous vacation rental in Le Marche where tourists can avail of easy access to many high quality bathing facilities, wheelchair access to Blue Flag beaches and water sport rentals. Enjoy a wide range of fresh seafood cuisine in one of many welcoming eateries overlooking the seaside.

Start off a sunny holiday in Italy with style by visiting some of the best Blue Flag beaches in the region of Molise. Bathe in the crystal clear waters at Campomarino, a popular tourist resort in south-eastern Italy. A quaint little village of the same name resides behind this stretch of scenic golden sand.

Or why not stop off at the charming Marina di Petacciato in Molise? This picturesque large sandy Blue Flag beach and harbour would be perfect to spend a fun day with the family at the beach.

Lie back and enjoy soaking in the deliciously warm sun rays before cooling down in the perfectly clean coastal waters. Why not book into a peaceful villa in Molise or a holiday rental in Abruzzo where you can easily visit these fabulous beaches!

Come and enjoy a holiday along the coastlines of Latium and Campania! The Anzio area of Latium has a lovely selection of Blue Flag beaches to choose from so come and enjoy a few days in the gorgeous Italian sunshine! In the afternoon why not enjoy a cool stroll through the town of Anzio nearby?

Why not book a beautiful holiday villa with a swimming pool in Latium where you can unwind after some exciting days along some of the regions finest seaside resorts?

Further down this coastline is the Blue Flag beach of Sabaudia. Stunning promenade frames this meeting of land and sea and would be a lovely place to walk along as the sun sets.

Spend a day or two at the Blue Flag beach resort of Sperlonga and enjoy the stunning views that surround you! Moving further down to the region of Campania presents tourists with yet more stunning stretches of white sand and blue marinas.