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The Orange Flag town of Oliena is situated on the west of the island and region of Sardinia. This scenic settlement stretches across a wide plain dotted with majestic mountains, vineyards and olive groves.

Stay at a lovely villa rental in Dorgali, located only twenty kilometres from Oliena where you can relax and unwind in peaceful surroundings.

Oliena has strong historical ties to the ancient Nuragic civilisation that once dominated Sardinia. Tourists would thoroughly enjoy a trail around the wider area of Oliena where a vast collection of unusual rock formations called nuraghes still stand.

Montefalco, nicknamed the ‘Balcony of Umbria’, is a beautiful peaceful spot in Italy that sits within the hills of Perugia. Close to the pilgrimage town of Assisi, Montefalco itself was the home of six canonised saints, each one with churches here dedicated in their honour. Montefalco is a well preserved medieval town that earned itself the prestigious Orange Flag award for its dedicated preservation of architecture, historic and culture.

Stay in a holiday rental in Foligno, only a few kilometres away from Montefalco where you can enjoy a peaceful stay under the warm Italian sunshine.

Begin your day of exploration with the visit to the beautiful church of San Francesco. Inside is an impressive fresco collection, depicting the life of Saint. Francis. The church is also home to a museum of fine art and precious artefacts that has made it one of the most notable in all of Umbria.

The Orange Flag town of Casperia in Latium is located on a hilltop, nestled in the middle of the Sabine Hills. This medieval fortressed town has remained frozen in history, totally unscathed by commercialism and a perfect spot to visit for those who like to step off the beaten track.

Why not book into a beautiful holiday villa in Vescovile, only a few kilometres from Casperia where you can easily explore the area for a few days. Casperia is shaped almost like a perfect pyramid, narrowing to a point at the top of the hill upon which it is built.

Situated on the hills of Arda Valley in Emilia Romagna, Castell'Arquato is a beautiful medieval town that’s certainly worth a visit! This ancient walled settle has changed very little since the tenth century and holds many exquisite treasures for tourists to explore, like the majestic Rocca Viscontea!

Tourists can choose from a lovely collection of villa rentals in Lugagnano Val D'arda, only a few kilometres from Castell’arquato where they can relax in beautiful surroundings for a few days while they explore the area.

The magnificent medieval town of Candelo in Piedmont is a must see for tourists! This beautiful ancient walled settlement dates back to the 14th century and offers many wonderful attractions for tourists to enjoy. Candelo is a rough pentagonal shape dived by five roads that meet in the town centre.

Stay in a gorgeous holiday villa in Sandigliano, only a few minute's drive from Candelo where you can base a wonderful stay and explore the surrounding area with ease.