Archive for 'Southern Italy'

Apulia, the heel of Italy’s, “boot,” is a southern region that has long been a tourism hot-spot for Italians and is increasingly more and more beloved among international visitors. In particular, its truly remarkable coastline, dotted by iconic beaches, breath-taking towering cliffs, striking rock formations, and unique swimming spots, makes a villa in Apulia a must for those dreaming of a perfect seaside escape. From the pretty little beach right in the middle of the town of Polignano a Mare, hugged on both sides by the tall cliffs for which the area is famous, to the dreamy 8km-long stretch of golden sand and turquoise waters that is Marina di Pescoluse, there are so many beautiful places to go and swim in the perfect waters and admire the scenery of this part of the world. One of the most picturesque, however, has to be the aptly named Grotta della Poesia, or Cave of Poetry...

For the ultimate luxury experience of Apulia, it is hard to beat a stay in the stunning Villa Clementina. This modern villa in Monopoli is not only a luxury villa with a private swimming pool but it also boasts amazing sea views and private access to the beach that it overlooks. Sleeping up to ten guests in five bedrooms with six bathrooms, this chic and spacious gem is a dream escape on the coast with all of the bells and whistles that you could ask for. 

One of the best parts of adjusting to the Italian lifestyle on a nice, lazy, relaxing holiday in Italy, is adopting the dining practices of this famous foodie destination. From multiple courses with most meals, to dining over the course of hours and chatting late into the evening with pals, to wine with lunch – there are many elements that are not uncommon (though not necessarily daily for everyone all the time) practices and make for an ideal basis for a vacation full of rest and relaxation. Another of our favourite foodie traditions from Italy that we think everyone should adopt where possible? Going for an aperitivo before your meal, sitting out in a sunny piazza, catching up with your companions and people-watching, and enjoying a spritz and some snacks. Certainly, if you’ve been dashing about to see and do as much as you can on holiday in Florence or on vacation in Rome or in any other Italian destination, it’s the ideal way to unwind, rest your feet, and begin rehydrating before your big evening meal.

The question, then, is what spritz you should go for because, while the Aperol Spritz is the most famous option, there are other ways to go. Here are our favourite Italian tipples for a perfect aperitivo moment on vacation in Italy...

Where Is The Best Place In Italy To Rent A Villa?

This is a tricky question because there are so many good answers but there are also answers that will be specific to you and your needs and tastes! So, to help you find the right villa in Italy in the right destination, we have some important questions to pose.

The mysterious and beloved Italian pseudonymous writer Elena Ferrante’s releases are met with wild fervour and excitement but she remains best-known for her four Neapolitan Novels, starting off with My Brilliant Friend (L’amica geniale), which was adapted into a highly successful television series with four seasons following the plots of each of the novels. While we know very little about the real person behind Ferrante, we do know that she herself is a Naples native and was raised there by a seamstress mother alongside her four sisters. Naples, of course, has much to see and do and discover but for massive Ferrante fans it is somewhat of a pilgrimage site. Book one of our vacation rentals in Campania today and you can come see the city that made Ferrante and that features so prominently in her work.