Archive for 'Southern Italy'

Craco is a comune and town in Basilicata which was built perched on a very high summit for defensive reasons. A typical medieval hilltown in many ways, it is highly atypical in another; since the 20th century, the town has been abandoned with residents having moved away for various reasons. Today, it is a tourist destination which is visited by outsiders and old residents each year. Craco's stark and beautiful appearance has also led to its usage, on several occasions, in the backgrounds of frames of movies and as a setting for particular scenes. If you want to wander the town yourself, find a holiday rental in Basilicata and spend a day there.

Polignano a Mare is a town and comune on the coast of the Valle d’Itria, Apulia, perched atop a 20m limestone cliff, overlooking the azure of the Adriatic. The settlement of the area traces back to the 4th century BC when the city of Neapolis was founded by Greek settlers. During the Roman era, it grew in size and prosperity and now is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Italy. However, if you're looking for a holiday that offers stunning surroundings, a calm pace of life and wonderful beaches but also has an element of excitement going on as well, Polignano a Mare is just the town for you!

The beautiful island of Capri is known for its stunning seascapes, pretty towns and luxury but its single most famous attraction is probably the Grotta Azzurra, a sea cave which is lit by an eerily lovely blue light.

Like something from a movie, storybook or other world, this magical corner of the globe should be visited by those with vivid imaginations or wishing to claim back their childhood. It's the type of place that one could imagine mermaids or mystical sea creatures would gather and congregate.

If you want to join them, find a villa with pool in Capri and experience this magical place for yourself.

When most people think of a holiday in Italy, it invariably conjures up images of eating good food, drinking good wine, taking in art and culture, strolling through medieval towns, piazzas, boutique shopping districts, enjoying the beautiful landscapes and luxuriating by the sea. These images tend to be of relaxation, of peaceful holidays of the romantic or familial variety. However, the country has much more to offer than clichés – no matter how appealing! Enjoy the things that Italy is famous for but have an adventure too! There are fantastic sites for zip-lining in the country so why not find a luxury villa in Italy and spend a day soaring through the air?

If the bustling crowds and tour buses of Pompeii aren't your thing but you really want to see some remnants of the ancient empires that made Italy so great, why not visit Paestum on your next trip? Find a luxury villa in Campania and spend a day exploring the majestic ruins of the area.

Paestum is an ancient Greco-Roman city which was settled in the 6th century BC by the Greeks. They became rich and built up the city, leaving extensive building schemes behind them.