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The Arcipelago di La Maddalena National Park is a truly stunning geomarine national park on the coast of Sardinia that was established in 1994. Covering an area of over 12,000 hectares and stretching along 180 kilometers of coastline, it is comprised of a group of islands and islets located on the north-east of the coast of Gallura, in the stretch of sea between Sardinia and Corsica known as Bocche di Bonifacio, which is soon to be recognised as an international marine park.

All of these islands are either deserted or are only scattered with small human settlements, beside La Maddalena. As a result, it is an area of natural beauty that has largely been untouched and unaltered by human hands. It is just endless, impossibly blue skies and seas, lush hills and greenery, coves, inlets, and long stretches of pretty beaches. An unforgettable and beautiful place, it is a must-see for anyone who has found a vacation rental in Sardinia.

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Sardinia is the second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and a popular tourist attraction that is full of culture, history, incredible tastes and traditions, excellent beaches, underwater caves and grottoes, and monuments and museums. One of these amazing museums is located in Nuoro, a perfect Sardinian city that has managed to escape mass tourism. MAN, or the Museo dell'Arte di Nuoro, is distributed across four floors in a 1920s building in the city and displays art from the 19th century to the present day, with a focus on Sardinian art. If you find a vacation rental in Nuoro and are looking to escape the heat and adventures of the island for a little while, this museum is a perfect little introduction to the artistic history of this fascinating place.

We are very proud of the fact, here are Italy Villas, that we have a wide selection of different types of incredible rental properties all across Italy on our website. No matter what kind of vacation rental in Italy you are looking for – urban, rural, seaside, massive, cosy – we have it all! We are also constantly adding new and wonderful properties to our portfolio. This week, we have been highlighting some of our new, excellent listings and picking out some favourites among the many. Here are some more of our picks:

4. Il Cuore Di Cortona (From €192 per night)

This charming stone property is distinctly Tuscan and very romantic and located right in the centre of Cortona! Not only are you ideally located for enjoying the town but this lovely one bedroom apartment is also so inviting that you won't mind coming home at the end of the day – it may even be the highlight!

We are always working to seek out and bring you the best villas in Italy and to widen the range of properties available to you on our site so that you will be able to find the perfect rental for you and yours. Whether you're looking for a chic apartment, a seaside villa with incredible views or a peaceful farmhouse property, you will find all of that and more on our site.

As we are always updating our portfolio, we thought it might be helpful to showcase just a selection of the wonderful new vacation rentals in Italy that have been added to Italy Villas. Here are some of our most recent and favourite additions...

1. Villa Dell'angelo (From €300 per night)

This extraordinary stone country house is located in a scenic position on the hillsides of Lucca, near the lovely spa town of Monsummano Terme.

Levanzo, as we have noted in the last post, is an island off the coast of Sicily where you won't find endless tourist attractions but, instead, an incredibly charming and beautiful slice of paradise. A former agricultural settlement that is now home to just 200 people, it is a sleepy and peaceful place that boasts crystal-clear waters, an amazing cave full of prehistoric paintings, a single (but very pretty) village, and astounding views. It makes for the perfect day trip location if you are exploring the area. Just find a vacation rental in Sicily and come explore it for yourself - you're sure to fall in love.

After checking out the town and the Grotta del Genovese, if you still feel like exploring, the whole island is a treat for hikers and casual walkers alike as the island is small and none of the walks are especially demanding.