Archive for 'Southern Italy'

If you’ve booked a sunny holiday to the southern Italian region of Calabria then be sure to make a fun day trip to the town of Lamezia Terme!

Situated between the cliffs of the Tyrrenhian coast and the Ionic coast, Lamezia Terme is actually a combination of three towns brought under the one title in the sixties.

They’re called Nicastro, Sambiase and Sant‘Eufemia Lamezia and are wonderful areas of Lamezia Terme worth visiting in their own right. Come and soak in the famous baths of Sambiase to take away all the aches and pains of a busy touring itinerary of Calabria.

If you’re planning to enjoy a splendid vacation in Apulia this year then be sure to sail out to the picturesque Tremiti archipelago which is located close to the Adriatic coast here.

There are five islands in total and San Nicola Island is where the majority of the islands’ population of 350 people live.

There are many wonderful attractions to visit here including the site of a monastery where a monk called Nicolò was buried. The well preserved castle offers a few hours of cultural activity for tourists with an interest in historic buildings.

Water lovers can explore the numerous sea caves and popular diving spots dotted around San Nicola Island and the others called San Domino, Capraia, Cretaccio and Pianosa. The vibrant blue sea here shows the purity of the coast here which is a haven for a colourful range of marine life. The Tremiti Islands make up a large part of the protected marine park which strives to preserve this natural paradise!

Book a fabulous vacation to Ravello, a stunning town in Campania situated along the famous Amalfi Coast. Spend a sunny holiday in a villa in the Amalfi area and be greeted by spectacular Mediterranean views every morning when you wake up!

This mountain top town is an intriguing collection of elegant villas, winding medieval streets and a beautiful cathedral to name but a few of its attractions. Ravello has also served as a great source of inspiration for renowned celebrities over the years such as Gore Vidal, the American author and Richard Wagner, the German composer.

Apulia, a stunning region in Southern Italy was voted onto the list of ‘Best Trips 2014’ by National Geographic. And here are some of the reasons why it won this deserving mention!

Apulia is a colourful blend of historic influences which will be eternally imprinted in the monuments left behind by the Greek, Byzantine, Venetian, Roman and Gothic civilisations which once occupied it. Known as the ‘heel’ of Italy’s ‘boot’, Apulia was a vital connection between Eastern Europe with its 250 mile long Adriatic coastline.

Stay at a stunning luxury villa in Apulia where you can experience all these amazing attractions for yourself during an exciting holiday!

Isernia is an ancient Roman town sitting high up on a rocky crest in the Moliseregion between the River Carpino and the River Sordo. The Roman layout of the original town of Isernia can still be clearly seen by tourists today.

A typical Roman town plan consisted of a wide central street with many side streets running out from it at right angles on both sides.

Choose from a delightful range of villas in north Apulia, close to Molise where you can visit Isernia and other tourist spots like the capital of Campobasso and the bell-making town of Agnone.