Archive for 'Localities'

  

Friday, March 20, 2015
Island of San Nicola in Apulia
If you’re planning to enjoy a splendid vacation in Apulia this year then be sure to sail out to the picturesque Tremiti archipelago which is located close to the Adriatic coast here.

There are five islands in total and San Nicola Island is where the majority of the islands’ population of 350 people live.

There are many wonderful attractions to visit here including the site of a monastery where a monk called Nicolò was buried. The well preserved castle offers a few hours of cultural activity for tourists with an interest in historic buildings.

Water lovers can explore the numerous sea caves and popular diving spots dotted around San Nicola Island and the others called San Domino, Capraia, Cretaccio and Pianosa. The vibrant blue sea here shows the purity of the coast here which is a haven for a colourful range of marine life. The Tremiti Islands make up a large part of the protected marine park which strives to preserve this natural paradise!     Read More
Posted in: Apulia, Islands, Localities, Southern Italy

  

Friday, March 20, 2015
Beach on one of the Pontine Islands
The mainland of Italy is a paradise of culture, history, and endless attractions but if you’re a holiday maker with a taste for the salty seas then why not plan a superb marine themed holiday travelling around the coast to visit its many incredible islands? Book into a luxury villa in Sardinia and start your adventurous island travels from there!

Some of these Mediterranean gems are clustered together off the coast of some regions such as the Tuscan archipelago, the Aeolian Islands off the northeast coast of Sicily and the Pontine Islands off the coast of Campania.     Read More
Posted in: Islands, Localities

  

Friday, March 20, 2015
View of Limone sul Garda
Spend a superb few days in the beautiful town of Limone sul Garda, situated on the shores of Lake Garda in Lombardy.

It’s named after the famous cultivation of lemons here and is a very popular tourist destination.

As well as visiting Limone sul Garda you could also stop off in other communes here such as Malcesine, Sirmione and attractions like Scaliger castle.     Read More
Posted in: Lakes, Localities, Lombardy, Northwest Italy

  

Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Church in Bergamo
Spend a phenomenal time in the city of Bergamo in Lombardy. Located about 40 kilometres northeast of Milan and 30 kilometres from Lake Como, this scenic city is situated on the foothills of the Alps.

This lively place offers a lot for tourists to do and see. It’s the second most visited city in Lombardy after Milan and is famous for its prominence in music history.

Music has been taught and sung here to pristine standards for over eight hundred years, most notably in the magnificent church of Santa Maria Maggiore. Despite Bergamo being a striking walled city, in many ways its streets and character still retain the look of a busy medieval village.

The upper city side of Bergamo however has the look of great wealth and expense. Walk around the Piazza Vecchia here and walk through the beautiful Palazzo della Ragione and the white decorative Angelo Mai Library.     Read More
Posted in: Big Cities, Localities, Lombardy, Northwest Italy

  

Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Aerial view of Lampedusa
If you’re spending a wonderful holiday in Sicily and would like to visit an interesting attraction for a day or two then why not sail southwards to the scenic Italian island of Lampedusa! It’s part of the Pelagie Islands that belong to the Sicilian province of Agrigento. Despite that the nearest land mass to Lampedusa is Tunisia at a distance of 113 kilometres, it is the territory of Italy at a distance of 176 kilometres from southern Sicily.

Stay in a gorgeous luxury villa in Sicily and visit some of its other islands such as the Aeolian Islands or some of its amazing cities like Palermo and Catania before embarking on a trip to Lamepdusa Island for the day.     Read More
Posted in: Islands, Localities, Main Islands, Sicily and Sardinia