Archive for 'Northwest Italy'

Come on holidays to one of the most popular destinations in Italy; Lake Garda! Located between the regions of Veneto, Trentino Alto Adige and Lombardy, this giant lake is unusually shaped, being quite wide at the south side and growing narrower as it stretches north. Many charming towns and villages were built along the edge so tourists could quite easily spend a week or two enjoying all the sights and attractions on offer around Lake Garda.

Why not stay in a beautiful villa rental near Lake Garda where yo can spend a few glorious days exploring everything this popular tourist destination has to offer?

Visit the superb city of Asti in the region of Piedmont. Only 55 kilometres east of Turin, Asti has been settled by human inhabitants from as far back as the Neolithic period! Tourists could start their day of explorations here by walking around some of the ancient city walls which still encase the northern part of Asti. The north-west district of the city is brimming with magnificent old palaces and grand houses to walk around and admire for a few hours.

Spend a superb Italian holiday along the stunning Ligurian coast! A vast UNESCO World Heritage Site lies along here and includes the areas of Cinque Terre, the islands of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto and Portovenere which includes the villages of Fezzano and Le Grazie.

Tourists can avail of many stunning vacation rentals in Liguria, within easy reach of its breath-taking coastline. Relax in a stunning villa with sea views and a lovely swimming pool where you can relax after a spectacular few days of exploration!

Although most of the Swiss Rhaetian Railway exists in Switzerland, one quaint little train station resides in Tirano in the Northern Italian region of Lombardy. The Rhaetian Railway is owned by a massive Swiss transport company, which stops off in beautiful tourist spots and runs through splendid natural landscapes.

Stay in a beautiful vacation rental in Lombardy, where you can easily commute to see the Italian section of the Rhaetian Railway for yourself. There are many superb sights to behold in the Northern region of Lombardy but be sure to bring warm clothing with you to wear in the colder months outside summer!

Visit Crespi d'Adda in a place called Capriate San Gervasio, Lombardy in Northern Italy. This is a uniquely built company town that was constructed between the 19th and 20th century by business visionaries for its workers. This purpose-built town is still partly in use but is mostly used as a tourist site nowadays. In 1995, it earned its place on Italy’s list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites list.

Why not stay in a beautiful villa with a swimming pool in Lombardy where you can easily travel to see this unique company town?