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Mergozzo is a pretty town situated on the shores of Lake Mergozzo in Piedmont. This quaint little settlement was given the grand Orange Flag award for its beautiful brightly coloured houses, built in traditional local architectural styles, its rich history and culture, and of course its warm tourist welcome.

Choose from a lovely range of vacation rentals in Baveno, located seven kilometres away from Mergozzo where you can enjoy a lovely holiday in stunning natural surroundings.

The houses here are built from sturdy ossola stone and are constructed in such a way that each one rests a little on top of its neighbour so as to reinforce the strength and security of each building. Narrow streets and steps run across this lakeside town and will lead tourists through a labyrinth of charming little shops, eateries and old buildings just waiting to be explored.

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.

Galtelli is one of the best preserved towns in all of Sardinia! Situated on the slopes of Mount Tuttavista, the fertile area of land surrounding Galtelli is truly a sight for sore eyes! Built on a limestone plateau, Galtelli is a haven of history and culture, perfectly preserved in its peaceful cocoon of Sardinian countryside.

This charming little town was given the Orange Flag award for its splendid preservation of old town buildings, local history and archaeological attractions.

Stay in a lovely vacation rental in Orosei, only fifteen kilometres from Galtelli where you can enjoy a peaceful holiday in stunning natural surroundings.

Why not begin your tour of Galtelli with a visit to the impressive 12th century church of St. Peter which houses many original frescoes within, depicting fascinating biblical scenes. Then head to the museum of Country Life where you can learn more about the history and traditions of the people who lived in and around Galtelli.

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?

Want to set off on a scenic adventure then why not go to explore the beautiful lake of Bolsena in Latium, a vast pool of water that filled up a dormant volcano crater over 370,000 years ago. Bolsena is the biggest town on the lake shore and can be read about in great detail in our dedicated article.

There are other stunning towns and villages around Lake Bolsena worth visiting so why not make a trail of it and hike or cycle around these little gems to see all they have to offer!

Stay in a stunning villa near Lake Bolsena where you can relax and unwind in peaceful surroundings.