Archive for 'Southern Italy'

When one is planning a vacation during the winter months, there are really two ways that you can choose to go: embrace the cold by planning a ski break or try and fight the cold by going to a warm destination or a place where you can get warm readily. In the latter case, the naturally-occurring thermal springs located all around Italy mean that even if temperatures outside are not that high, the soothing, therapeutic, relaxing mineral-rich waters in these hot springs are sure to warm you up, right down to your bones!

So, if you're someone who is always trying to fight the cold and you are looking to enjoy a relaxing spa getaway this winter, we highly recommend heading to one of these destinations. Plus, if you want to combine a bit of both ways of coping with the cold – embracing it and enjoying winter activities and soaking in thermal waters to warm up afterwards – many of the same towns where thermal springs are found also have ski facilities themselves or ski resorts located close by. Here are our picks for the top thermal spa destinations to discover on vacation in Italy this winter...

With next summer currently wide open in the newly listed Villa Mané, it is the perfect time to book your stay at this chic villa in Apulia surrounded by lush gardens and with a private swimming pool for summer 2026! Located 4km from the town of San Vito dei Normanni and easily reached by car or bike, the villa offers you peace and tranquillity without being too far away from restaurants, bars, and other amenities. Sleeping up to six guests in three bedrooms, two of which have an en suite bathroom, stylishly finished to a very high standard, and with all the bells and whistles you could ask for, this welcoming and colourful villa is ideal for a luxurious escape in Apulia. 

Italy is famous for lots of things – her food, culture, lifestyle, fashion, art, history, and more – but when many people dream of Italian vacations, they are thinking specifically of seaside escapes. Along the coast of Italy and her islands, there are endless charming seaside resorts, little old fishing villages, sleepy historic towns, and buzzy vacation spots that are renowned for being impossibly picturesque and affording utterly idyllic holidays by the sea. For those who want to totally fall in love with the Italian coast on their next vacation in Italy, here is a list of some of the most beautiful examples that make for a bucket list of Italian seaside destinations. Take note, book your villa in Italy, plan your trip, and enjoy some vitamin sea and la dolce vita…

Cosenza is a picturesque city in Calabria that dates back to the 4th century BC and is so steeped in fascinating history and cultural heritage that it is known as the, “Athens of Italy.” A must-see for anyone who books one of our villas in Calabria, it has a beautifully-preserved Old Town with lots of incredible historic buildings as well as a more modern section of town that has a wider selection of restaurants, shops, bars, and more. For history-lovers and culture vultures who might be in the region, it truly is an intriguing gem of a place with which you are sure to fall in love.