Archive for 'Friuli Venezia Giulia'

Visit the stunning 19th century Miramare Castle, situated on the Gulf of Trieste in Friuli Venezia Giulia. This mesmerising coastal castle was built between1856-1860 for Austrian royalty; the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian and his wife.

Ornately furnished in true aristocratic style in the interior, tourists would delight at a tour around this beautifully preserved haven of wealth and beauty!

Stay at a sea view holiday villa in Friuli Venezia Giulia where you can experience the very best of what the Adriatic coast has to offer!

In the sunny region of Veneto on the East coast of Italy’s peninsula is the seaside area of Caorle. There are five top class Blue Flag beaches in this area alone. Two of these seaside stretches of sand are called Levante and Porto Santa Margherita.

Tourists can avail of the many shops, restaurants and water sport rentals available here on their day out at the beach.

Why not go canoeing around the rugged coastline or go on a thrilling kite-surfing lesson when the winds pick up and the waves start to rise!

Stay at a beautiful vacation rental in Veneto where you can easily meander along the coast for a few days and visit welcoming cities like Venice and Verona.

The popular town and seaside resort of Grado is located in the North East Italian region of Friuli- Venezia-Giulia. It sits on a picturesque peninsula overlooking the Adriatic Sea. Holiday makers would adore spending a few days sunbathing along this coastal gem, tucked in between the cities of Venice and Trieste!

Check out a great range of Grado vacation villa rentals to pick the perfect accommodation for your time here!

Grado was once a busy fishing port but is better known today as a popular tourist destination in the hot summer months. Its nicknamed L’Isola del Sole which means ‘Sunny Island’.

The quiet yet culturally rich city of Udine in the region of Friuli Venezia Giulia is perfect for tourists who want to step off the beaten track from visiting the more famous Italian cities. Choose from a lovely selection of villa rentals in Friuli Venezia Giulia where you can easily commute to Udine for a day or two. There are some superb places of interest worth visiting if you wish to pass through this wonderful city.

Start off the day with a visit to Castello di Udine which sits on a low hill over the city. From here, visitors can admire some magnificent views of the Julian Alps and the city itself. This well preserved monument of Udine’s history is also the city museum of art and archaeology.

At the foot of this hill is the glorious Piazza Liberta. This is a busy and lively square which has a large and beautiful clock tower flanked by two giant statues as its focal point. Nearby to the square is the Loggia di San Giovanni and the beautifully designed cathedral.

Located at the head of the Gulf of Trieste is the beautiful city of Trieste! This stunning coastal setting is a perfect spot for tourists to visit where they can avail of the many beaches and water activities available here. Once one of the most prosperous seaports in the Mediterranean, the historical haven of art, literature and music is also a modern day shopping paradise! Those wishing to visit Trieste have a lovely selection of holiday villas in Friuli Venezia Giulia to choose from.

Trieste has a pretty seafront and promenade running along the meeting of land and sea and is brimming with superb buildings which are magically lit up at night. Visitors would thoroughly enjoy a stroll around the historical part of the city at night to see it as its best.