Archive for 'Northwest Italy'

Aosta Valley is the smallest region in Italy, tucked into the North-west of the country and is a very popular skiing destination in the winter months. But why not see what else this quaint little region has to offer throughout the rest of the year? Book into a cosy vacation rental in Aosta Valley and get ready for a fantastic outdoor adventure!

Lovers of the Great Outdoors would be perfectly suited to a vacation in Aosta Valley due to the many majestic mountains that stand proudly here such as the Matterhorn and the treacherous Aiguille Blanche de Peuterey. Why not go on a hiking tour through the foothills of these great landmarks and enjoy capturing some wonderful pictures of them all?

Come to a district in Turin called Lingotto where an unusual building exists. It’s called the Lingotto building on Via Nizza and was built in 1916 by the Fiat car manufacturing company. Opened in 1923, this spectacular building was long in shape, with five floors and an incredible rooftop test track where the performance of the finished cars was monitored!

Stay in a beautiful holiday villa in Piedmont with your family and friends perhaps, and go on an exciting tour of the Lingotto building in Turin and many other wonderful attractions!

The fabulous ski resort of Courmayeur in Aosta Valley is the perfect destination for your next winter vacation to Italy! This ski resort is part of the Mont Blanc mountain range and provides over one hundred kilometres of excellent skiing slopes suitable for all levels of experience.

Stay in a lovely vacation rental in Aosta Valley where you can easy commute to this exciting ski resort. This is the perfect Italian destination for those cold winter months!

Rent equipment for skiing or snowboarding here and catch a lift up to the starting points of these thrilling downhill trails.

Come to San Fruttuoso, a magical part of Liguria’s coastline! Tourists can access San Fruttuoso only by boat or by foot which only adds to the enchantment of this place and its two famous attractions.

One is a beautifully preserved Benedictine monastery, a stone building with a tower topped off with a small dome.

Book a villa in Liguria to easily explore all the coastal treasures along this scenic region!

Over time a beach formed here in front of the monastery but originally boatmen carrying goods to the monastery could row right under the basement arches supporting the building and deliver them right to the cellars. The local tourist office can supply visitors with the prices and opening hours of the monastery and nearby watchtower here and supply more details on a famous underwater attraction in San Fruttuoso just off the shore!

If you’re holidaying anywhere around Lake Como in the Northern region of Lombardy in Italy then why not stop off in the quaint little resort of Menaggio during your stay?

Situated on the west shores of Lake Como, Menaggio can be easily reached by the road encircling the lake or via the frequent boats that network across it.

Stay in a villa near Lake Como and enjoy the many attractions in this scenic district of Lombardy!