Archive for 'Sicily and Sardinia'

Everyone has heard of werewolves right? In Italian they’re called ‘Lupo Mannaro’. In ancient Roman times these creatures were actually believed to be living among humans! Werewolves by definition are men that were born with the ability to turn into nights of a full moon or other magical nights of the year.

Strangely, Christmas night on the 25th December was considered a prime night for men/werewolves to be born!

Why not stay in a glorious holiday villa in Sicily where many mythical stories of these creatures were born!

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.

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.

Discover the intriguing village of Aggius on the island and region of Sardinia. Full of well-preserved ancient houses built from locally excavated granite stone, Aggius looks like a mystical place from a fairy-tale! Built in a traditional local folk architectural style, Aggius has truly earned its award of an Orange Flag sites in 2005.

This quaint little town is home to some fine craft making industries that helped build its economy during the Middle Ages, right up to the modern day.

The ancient arts of hand loom carpet making and weaving are practised religiously here and have produced some incredibly beautiful pieces that tourist will enjoy gazing upon. Book yourself a fabulous stay at a holiday villa in Sardinia where you can explore all the treasures of this scenic island!

Built in the 4th century AD, the glorious villa Romana del Casale is situated close to the town of Piazza Armerina in Sicily where a famous Palio is also hosted every year. It was awarded UNESCO World Heritage Status in 1997 as it is the home of the most elaborate, extensive and best preserved original Roman mosaics in the world!

Stay at a scenic villa rental in Sicily for your holiday and enjoy fun filled days of exploring this island of beauty and tourist attractions like the Villa Romana del Casale

The villa was built on the remains on an earlier villa and for many years, it was a successful agricultural estate surrounded by a large stretch of land. A village grew around this prosperous villa and estate dues to the growth of its economic importance.