Alberobello
Posted in: Aosta Valley Apulia Calabria Central Italy Events Northwest Italy Southern Italy Summer Travel Tips Umbria

Trying to plan your vacation for summer 2024 but not sure where to go? Well, we might be a little bit biased but we think that a vacation rental in Italy is always a good idea! While there there are truly endless stunning holiday destinations all over the country, we are predicting that the following will be some of the hottest vacation spots in Italy for summer 2024. So, check them out, decide on one, and then secure your break today so that you have a special treat to look forward to this year!

Santa Maria dell’Isola Monastery
Posted in: Architectural Gems Calabria Day Trips Food and Wine Pretty Views Southern Italy Tourist Attractions

Tropea is one of those destinations that is so exceptionally picturesque that it can often seem utterly unreal. The turquoise blue of the waters, the pale sands, the lush green hillsides and white cliffs, the rainbow of sun umbrellas and towels along the strand, the market stalls overflowing with vibrant fresh produce, and the gorgeous pink sunsets all make this town look like a stunning painting rendered in the brightest and loveliest hues. In addition to being fronted by one of the prettiest stretches of beaches in all of Italy, adorned with one of the most scenic monasteries in Italy (which is really saying something), and overlooked by one of the most charming towns in Italy, this often lesser-known gem for international tourists is a true must if you find a villa in Calabria. An ideal spot to spend a day sunning yourself on the beach, splashing around and cooling off in those bluer than blue waters, wandering about the pretty tangle of streets throughout the town, taking endless pictures, and finding some cute little place to grab food, it is a perfect place for a day-trip while in the area. Come and see its exceptional looks with your own eyes and discover the endless charms and delights that it has on offer...

Rotonda Beach
Posted in: Beaches Calabria Must See Attractions Pretty Views Southern Italy Tourist Attractions
Those interested in a vacation in Italy but also in getting a little bit more off the beaten path to somewhere unspoiled, untouched, and impossibly beautiful will find that a villa in Calabria is just the thing. Calabria is one of the best-kept secrets in Italy, a magic gem that boasts a lack of touristy nonsense and very mild winters and hot summers, making it a great holiday destination for most of the year. One of the most southern parts of Italy, it makes up the toe of the boot that is Italy and extends out into the Mediterranean, which surrounds on three sides. As a result, it is a region that has lots of beaches to choose from and, due to the smaller amount of tourist crowds, these beaches tend to be pristine and incredibly gorgeous. This makes Calabria a perfect place for sun holidays and seaside getaways.
Bottarga
Posted in: Calabria Curiosities Food and Wine Main Islands Sicily and Sardinia Southern Italy
Italy is home to lots of unique culinary delicacies and specialities. Many are familiar to most people around the world and are readily available abroad but there are some that are somewhat lesser-known gems yet to be discovered by a wider international audience. One such item is bottarga, known as “Mediterranean caviar,” or as the “truffle of the sea”, which is made of salted, cured fish roe, typically of the grey mullet or the bluefin tuna. While similar products are actually made in Japan, Korea, and Egypt, the Italian iteration, with which we are concerned today comes from Sardinia but is also made in Sicily and Calabria. It is rather expensive and harder to source abroad so it is best to try as a treat during your travels if you have found a vacation rental in Sardinia, a holiday rental in Sicily, or a rental in Calabria.
Wolf of the Sila by Mimmo Rotella
Posted in: Calabria Curiosities Museums & Galleries Must See Attractions Southern Italy Tourist Attractions
The charming city of Cosenza in the region of Calabria in the south of Italy is filled with surprises around every corner. If you have found a vacation rental in Calabria and are planning a day trip to this historic city, then be sure to head to Corso Mazzini, a pedestrian area between Piazza Bilotti and Piazza dei Bruzi, which is home to Cosenza’s Bilotti Open-air Museum. This street is dotted with works by famous sculptors like Mimmo Rotella, Emilio Greco, Giacomo Manzù, Giorgio De Chirico, Pietro Consagra, Justin Peyser, Sacha Sosno, and Salvador Dalí and is a museum that you can visit for free and whenever you want.