Archive for 'On the Coast'

Spend a wonderful seaside vacation in southern Italy in the charming coastal town of Metaponto in Basilicata!

Situated on a smooth plain beside the sea, Metaponto is home to splendid white sandy beaches and a fantastic range of amenities and attractions.

There’s something here to suit every taste whether it’s visiting some cultural attractions such as the ruins of Greek amphitheatres and temple columns or walking around the beautiful town of Metaponto itself, admiring the quaint little shops, churches and eateries here.

The seaside resort of Amantea is situated on the Tyrrhenian coast of Calabria in Southern Italy and would be an excellent spot to visit. Amantea lies off the beaten tourist trail of Calabria and the historic area of the town lies on a hill overlooking the more modern part and offers plenty of nice things to see and do.

Book into a fabulous villa in Calabria and experience the many attractions in this scenic region.

The spectacular crescent shaped town of Portofino stretches along a scenic sheltered bay of Liguria and is one of the trendiest holiday destinations in Italy! Less than 25 kilometres from Genova and under forty kilometres from the famous UNESCO awarded Cinque Terre, Portofino has held its own in terms of drawing in large crowds of tourists and has just as much to offer by way of attractions.

Stay in a stunning villa in Liguria close to the coast and spend a few days visiting Portofino and other gems hugging the sea line here.

The buildings lining the port of the town are a melody of bright colours, all adding to the quaint charm of this fishing port. Restaurants close to the water’s edge offer a superb selection of freshly caught seafood transformed into incredible dishes that must be tasted to be believed!

Le Marche is a spectacular region in Italy situated in its very centre. With a beautifully long rugged coastline facing the Adriatic Sea, Le Marche is a very popular summer destination for both Italians and tourists alike. And with so much to offer by means of beauty, cuisine and culture, it’s no wonder why it’s so popular!

Stay in a comfortable vacation rental in Le Marche where you can easily commute to see all the region's attractions

Le Marche is of course a connoisseur of great seafood dishes because of its vast coastal marriage to the sea.

Why not treat yourself to a lovely glass of local white wine along with Brodetto which is a fish stew made with thirteen kinds of fish.

If you’ve read our initial article on some of the beautiful seaside towns of the Riviera Romagnola overlooking the Adriatic coast then here are a few more treasures to add to the collection! Stay in a gorgeous vacation rental in Emilia Romagna close to the coast where you can experience all the action!

The quieter resort of Gabicce offers tourists the opportunity to sunbath along the beautiful San Bartolo beach. Challenge yourself to a bike ride up the mountain to the natural park of Monte San Bartolo which boasts stunning views of the Adriatic Sea.