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Ischia is a volcanic island in the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is about 30 km from the city of Naples. The trapezoidal island is the largest of the Plegrean islands, and is a collection of six small communes.

The city is visited by thousands of tourists each year, especially for the natural thermal spas and volcanic mud found in the region. The locals can speak English and German very well for the benefit of the tourists.

The island was formed due to volcanic activity. However, the last eruption occurred in 1302 AD. The area was first inhabited during the Iron Age.  It was ruled by many kings including the Etruscans, until the Romans occupied it in 322 BC.

Here we are again with our weekly Villa Spotlight!
This week we're taking a trip to the wonderful Amalfi Coast to a property called Casale Di Torca. This property is situated in the area of Sant'agata Sui Due Golfi and it is surrounded by beautiful gardens and terraces. There is even an outside pizza oven!!

The house is two storeys and there are large balconies where you can see some astonishing views of the sea and countryside.

As this property is in a town there is no need to worry about being too far away from civilization.

Mount Vesuvius is a volcano that is best known for its eruption that completely buried the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum which were forgotten about until they were rediscovered in the 18th century and intensive excavations were done to uncover them.

While working on uncovering these fantastic lost cities, the remains of many, many people have been found who were buried along with Pompeii and Herculaneum during the time of the eruption. There are about 1044 cast moulds made from the impression of bodies in the ash of Pompeii and the remains of about 332 bodies removed from Herculaneum.

The glorious Amalfi Coast is on the southern side of Italy along the coast of the Sorrentine Peninsula in the province of Salerno. Being in southern Italy, the Amalfi coast has a wonderfully warm climate.

The Amalfi Coast also has some beautiful little towns including Furore, Atrani and Albori which are soaked in culture and history. Each one of these little Villages is famous for one or more aspects. Why not seize the opportunity to come here and fully enjoy all that these little places have to offer? Rent a villa on the Amalfi Coast and you will not miss anything in this wonderful area.

We're getting close to Christmas and Italy is preparing its PRESEPI (nativity scenes). In Italy the nativity scenes are far more important and elaborate than the Christmas Tree or any other Christmas ornament. In many squares and churches you can even go and see living nativity scenes!

In the heart of Naples, in the famous Via San Gregorio Armeno, you will find all the local craftsmen and numerous little shops devoted to the art of nativity scenes. The street and shops can be visited throughout the year and you will feel surrounded by the magical Christmas atmosphere.