Archive for 'Veneto'

Prosecco: it's affordable and tasty and something that is a part of many of our lives. Unlike other wines, however, it is often consumed a little less consciously. Yet, it is a celebrated and storied beverage that is worth much more consideration. Why not learn a little more about this famous wine? Then you can find a vacation rental in Friuli Venezia Giulia or a luxury villa in Veneto so you can enjoy it in situ, while armed with more knowledge about what you're actually tasting!

Prosecco is actually a 16th century recreation of a wine that dates back to antiquity and is named after the supposed place of production of that ancient drink. The wine has been made since then but production methods were refined and improved in the 1960s. This has greatly increased the quality of the wine and allowed it to become so popular and famous globally today.

Murano glass is one of the most famous craft products in the world and is an artisanal glass that has been made on the Venetian island of Murano for centuries. The artisans of Murano were world leaders in innovation and design and created some of the most stunning glass objects that the world has ever seen. Today, they are still employing these centuries-old techniques and making all sorts of things from works of art, to trinkets, to household objects. These pieces are characteristic souvenirs for tourists visiting the city and there are are a number of factories and some individual artists' studios at work on the island to this day.

In the last post of this series, we really have saved the best for last. Italy is a beautiful holiday destination and is a country rich in art and culture and fine cuisine but it also has a stunning landscape that perfectly facilitates adventure. If you are a fan of extreme sports, in particular, it is an ideal destination and these are some more of the places you need to check out.

5. Polignano a Mare

Polignano a Mare is a town and comune on the coast of the Valle d’Itria, Apulia that is perched atop a 20m limestone cliff, overlooking the Adriatic. It is also often home to one of the legs of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series and was again this year on the 23rd of July. The cliffs are a huge part of the identity of the town and make the perfect place for the competition. Athletes dive directly from a private roof-top terrace and must proceed through a private living room in order to reach the platform, set 27m above the Adriatic Sea.

If you are a thrill-seeker that is planning a trip to Italy, you may be looking forward to the relaxation, great food and culture but you might also want to squeeze in some adventure as well and, in that case, you have chosen the right destination! Italy's varied and beautiful landscape makes it the perfect place to enjoy many different extreme sports that are bound to get your heart racing. From tall cliffs to snowy peaks and raging rivers to deep seas, the ingredients for an adventure are all over Italy. Continuing on from our last post, here are some more of the extreme sports and incredible experiences that await in Italy.

4. Marmore Falls

Marmore Falls is a man-made waterfall in Umbria that was created by the ancient Romans in 271 BC. It is one of the tallest waterfalls in Europe and the tallest man-made waterfall in the world. There are plenty of routes for hiking and walking in the area and these are recommended for taking in the fairytale-like beauty of the falls.

In the final post of this series, we have rounded up the last of our must-try foods for anyone who has found a vacation rental in Italy and is planning on exploring its famous cuisine. There are plenty of other foods that could be recommended here and many more to try but these are some of the most famous and iconic foods that you really shouldn't leave the country without trying.

5. Prosciutto di Parma

Prosciutto di Parma, or Parma Ham, is, without a doubt, one of Italy's most famous typical food products and one of the foods mostly intimately connected with its town of origin. Dating back to the ancient Romans, today, it is a DOP food that is officially recognised by the EU. In order to be called Prosciutto di Parma, it must come from pigs raised in a specific area (either Emilia Romagna, Lombardy, Piedmont, Veneto, Tuscany, Umbria, Marche, Lazio, Abruzzo, or Molise) and has to be produced in a precise area in the province of Parma.