Archive for 'Northwest Italy'

If you’re holidaying or passing through Italy’s smallest region of Aosta Valley then why not take a few hours to visit the quaint town of Nus situated here?

This beautiful town is wonderfully preserved and is adorned all around with fragrant fruit and chestnut trees, vineyards and meadows.

Choose from some cosy vacation rentals in Aosta Valley where you can relax and unwind after some interesting days of exploring this small region!

A popular wine hails from here called Vien du Nus. If you happen to be passing through Nus on the second Sunday of May you’ll come across a delicious wine festival called ‘Festival du Vien de Nus’ which offers open wine tastings and a wide selection of food delicacies made from dried grapes.

See the beautiful sight of the Castelli di Cannero on an Italian vacation to Lake Maggiore in Piedmont. These two castles were built on small islets on the lake and are located just off the shore from Cannero Riviera. Choose from a charming range of villa rentals in Piedmont where you can relax and unwind after entertaining days at Lake Maggiore.

These once majestic fortresses now lay partly in ruins and were built between the 11th and 12th centuries. They are among the most iconic sites on Lake Maggiore and talks are ongoing about restoring the larger castle for tourism purposes.

Spend a superb vacation in Piedmont tucked into the scenic Susa Valley! This vast area is situated between the Graian Alps and the Cottian Alps and is Italy’s largest valley. It stretches for over 50 kilometres from the Italy-French border to the city of Turin. A town called Susa is located here and is where the valley took its name.

Those with a love for mountain climbing and other challenging land sports would adore an adventurous few days here in Susa Valley where there are many trails available for all levels of experience. Stay in a beautiful luxury villa in Piedmont where you can easily travel around Susa Valley for a few days.

Cascate del Serio is Italy’s tallest waterfall but is also one of the most unusual waterfalls in the world! Located close to the small village of Valbondione in Lombardy, Cascate del Serio stands at an impressive height of 315 metres and falls down the mountain in three sections.

The uppermost section is 166 metres, the middle section is a fall of 74 metres and the final drop is 75 metres.

Stay in an impressive villa rental in Lombardy where you can take a day to visit Cascate del Serio among many other treasures dotted across the region.

Cascate del Serio was created from the powerful free flowing Serio River until 1931 when the construction of the Barbellino Dam took place until 1969.

When visiting Milan, tourists will often head to some of its most famous landmarks such as its gigantic cathedral, Teatro alla Scala and the elegant Galleria Vittorio II shopping mall. But here are a few strange attractions you’re guaranteed to enjoy on your next trip in this city!

Stay at a comfortable vacation rental in Milan and spend a fun few days exploring this incredible city!

Spend a few eerie hours touring around the Church of St. Bernardino of the Bones, only a few minutes’ walk from the Duomo of Milan.