Archive for 'Sicily and Sardinia'

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.

Awarded UNESCO World Heritage Status in 1997, the ‘Su Nuraxi di Barumini’ are a collection of specifically styled megalithic buildings, native to Sardinia. They were built along the Nuragic Age between 1900BC and 730 BC.

If you're planning a trip here, why not choose from a wide range of beautiful villas in Sardinia where you can lie back and relax under the hot sun after a day of thrilling explorations?

The island and region of Sardinia is well networked by roads, bus and train lines and so can be travelled around quite easily.

If you’re planning a vacation to the stunning Italian island of Sicily, then why not set aside a day or two to explore the fascinating area of Agrigento?

This UNESCO World Heritage Site lies on the outskirts of the modern city and attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. This incredible site consists of quite a few ancient Greek temples, many of which have survived the test of time quite well.

Stay in a gorgeous vacation rental in Sicily where you can easily commute to Agrigento to see this wonderful ancient Greek site as well as other magnificent attractions in the city itself.