Archive for 'Lakes'

Would you love an Italian lakeside vacation? Then a beautiful stay at a villa near Lake Bolsena would be ideal for you! Relax in peaceful surroundings and have an enjoyable time exploring the surrounding towns and villages of Lake Bolsena in Latium. The town of Bolsena itself is a great starting point for your scenic tourist trail.

Stay in a villa rental in Torre San Severo, only a few kilometres from Bolsena where you will be tucked into the midst of tranquil nature and beauty!

The town of Bolsena is situated on the North-west of Lake Bolsena and was built on the lower slopes of an ancient volcano. The vegetation surrounding this picturesque town is abundant due to the rich fertile soil around these parts. Delicious fruits and vegetables are grown in the local area.

Visit the ruins of an ancient Etruscan town built above Bolsena which was believed to have been called Volsinii before the Romans conquered it and evicted its inhabitants. They moved in themselves and constructed many new buildings including a grand amphitheatre. Tourists can still see the ruins of these ancient entertainment grounds today!

Lake Bolsena, one of Italy’s best kept secrets, lies on the borders of Tuscany, Umbria and Latium in Central Italy. It fills a crater of an extinct volcano which has helped to enrich its waters with a colourful marine and plant life. There is a superb range of activities to pursue around Lake Bolsena.

Go for a refreshing swim from one of several sandy beaches on the lake’s shores or rent a boat to sail around its picturesque perimeter.

Stay in a beautiful villa rental in Torre San Severo in Umbria close to Lake Bolsena where yo can experience a wealth of tourist activities and attractions

Visit the town of Bolsena, built on the edge of the lake which dates back to Etruscan times when it was called Volsini. Bolsena hosts a colourful flower festival in the summer and is famous for its exquisitely kept gardens. Read more about this beautiful place in our article, ‘Visit the Lakeside Town of Bolsena in Latium’.

Come and spend a few days in the magnificent region of Basilicata! This incredible state in southern Italy is home to a beautiful array of little towns and villages, each one with something unique and interesting to share with tourists.

Stay in a beautiful villa rental in Campania, a neighbouring region where you can easily commute to Apulia to explore all of its treasures!

Spend a day sailing one or some of the Monticchio lakes called Lake Grande and Lake Piccolo. These two isolated pools fill up two dormant volcano craters are framed by a lush green forest. They are warmer in temperature than other Italian lakes and are a gorgeous green colour.

While you’re here why not spend an hour or two strolling around the picturesque Abbey of St. Michael which overlooks Lake Piccolo.

Lake Como, a picturesque body of water framed by snow tipped mountains in Lombardy is a must-see destination for tourists! Lake Como is the third largest lake in Italy, after Lake Garda and Lake Maggiore and is one of the deepest in Europe.

Stay at a relaxing villa rental near Lake Como where you can base a wonderful few days of your vacation by this picturesque area.

Why not take a few days to walk around the towns and villages along the shores of Lake Como as well as challenging yourself to some incredible mountain climbs?

Start off your exciting lakeside adventure in the town of Lecco, situated along the south of the lake and make your way through towns like Como, Varenna, Menaggio, Bellagio and finish off in the town of Colico at the northern end of the lake.

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.