view of Trento
Posted in: Big Cities Localities Northeast Italy Trentino-Alto Adige
The lively city of Trento is located on the Adige River in Trentino-Alto-Adige. This cosmopolitan city offers so much for tourists to enjoy, including excellent attractions, a welcoming atmosphere, great shopping and mouth-watering cuisine!

Why not stay in a large villa in Pergine Valsugana, just over ten kilometres from Trento. This is the perfect spot to base a stay with extended family and friends where you can enjoy a few days away from a fast-paced modern life.

Those with a love of history will delight in all that the city of Trento has to offer them. Visit the city cathedral with its exquisitely designed façade and interior. Have a photograph taken at the Fountain of Neptune, a beautiful ancient monument that stands in the square in front of this sacred building.
Main square in Ascoli Piceno
Posted in: Big Cities Central Italy Day Trips Localities The Marches
The city of Ascoli Piceno is a remarkable place in the region of Le Marche that lies at the meeting of two rivers and is almost completely surrounded by mountains.

This magical place is very well connected by rail and has become a very popular visiting destination for tourists.

There are superb holiday villas in Sant’Omero for tourists to relax in for a few days if they wish while they explore Ascoli Piceno, less than a half hour’s drive away.


Why not begin your day of exploration with a stroll around the historical centre of Ascoli Piceno. Most of the old buildings here were constructed from a beautiful gray marble called Travertine, mined from the nearby mountains. Be sure to see the glorious Piazza del Popolo which is widely regarded as being one of the most beautiful squares in Italy!
view of Ancona
Posted in: Central Italy Day Trips Localities On the Coast The Marches
Come and see the spectacular city of Ancona, an urban port on the coast of Le Marche. Tourists will delight in the rich scenery that surrounds them here and of course, the delicious range of seafood dishes that await them in quaint little eateries beside the sea. There is a lovely range of holiday rentals in Le Marche to choose from, all within easy reach of Ancona.

This seaside city sits on a spur of land jutting out to sea and offers breathtaking views wherever you look here. Start off your day of touring with a visit to the majestic Basilica of San Ciriaco on top of Guasco hill overlooking the mouth of Ancona harbour.

This old and beautifully designed building offers a sense of peacefulness to those who stroll within its tall walls.
main square of L'Aquila
Posted in: Abruzzo Big Cities Central Italy Localities
The magnificent city of L’Aquila in the region of Abruzzo is a perfect place to visit on your Italian vacation! The name literally translates as ‘The Eagle’ and like the bird; the city represents great strength and power in its rich heritage and beauty. L’Aquila is the capital city of Abruzzo and sits on a hill overlooking the surrounding Valley of the Aterno River.

This magical location is further encased by the majestic Apennines which paint a pretty picture in winter with its snow covered peaks.

Tourists have a lovely selection of vacation villa rentals in Abruzzo to choose from where they can relax in after a day trip into this spectacular city!
harbour of Pescara
Posted in: Abruzzo Central Italy Localities On the Coast
The tourist city of Pescara sits on the coast of the Abruzzo region of Italy, facing the Adriatic Sea. This scenic place has lots of pretty beaches which has made it a popular holiday destination for thousands of people throughout the year. Tourists wishing to spend a few days exploring this coastal paradise have a choice of nearby holiday villas in Città Sant'angelo, only sixteen kilometres from Pescara city.

Enjoy sunbathing on the sandy beaches and diving into some exhilarating water sports such as snorkelling and water skiing! Music lovers would enjoy the vibrant Jazz festival in July which has grown to become one of the biggest and most popular in all of Europe!