Archive for 'Molise'

  

Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Termoli's Old Town
Termoli is a pretty seaside town on the coast, overlooking the Adriatic, in the small region of Molise in the south of Italy. It was once a fishing port but, today, is better known as a quaint resort town that is populated by some striking fortifications and winding streets and little alleys. If you have found a vacation rental in nearby Campania or a vacation rental in Apulia and are looking for a great place for a beach day, it also boasts lots of nearby options to choose from. So, come and discover everything that the charming town of Termoli has to offer.

There are several free beaches in the area but the long Beach of Sant’Antonio, is the best equipped for visitors and prepared for tourism with bathing facilities, umbrellas, loungers, showers, campgrounds, eateries and more. The sand here is perfectly soft and golden and the sea is an impressively rich blue shade. It is also both a Blue Flag and Green Flag beach, the latter being an accolade given only to child-friendly beaches. With the town and the Castello Svevo as a scenic backdrop and the loveliness of the beach itself, it is a picture-perfect spot that the whole family can enjoy, stress-free.     Read More
Posted in: Beaches, Curiosities, Molise, Must See Attractions, Pretty Views, Southern Italy, Tourist Attractions

  

Monday, September 10, 2018



Caggiunitti, or caggionetti, are deep fried almond fritters that are normally filled with chocolate and chestnuts that come from the regions of Molise and Abruzzo in Italy. While they are typically made as treats around Christmas, they are really tasty and comforting desserts that are perfect during the cooler months. Varying in exact ingredients and shapes and styles depending on where and by whom they are made, they are a typical cookie of the area and something that you must try if you have found a vacation rental in Abruzzo and are planning a visit during the winter.     Read More
Posted in: Abruzzo, Central Italy, Food, Food and Wine, Molise, Recipes, Southern Italy

  

Friday, April 29, 2016
Exterior, Termoli Cathedral
Termoli is a beautiful seaside town on the Adriatic coast in the region of Molise. It is a local resort town known for its lovely beaches and striking fortifications. However, if you are visiting this town, and we recommend that you do, be sure to make the time to stop by the cathedral. Termoli Cathedral makes an immediate impact upon visiting with its elegant and stunning restraint and has an exceptionally long and rich history going back hundreds of years. It is said to originally have been the site of a Roman temple dedicated to Castor and Pollux and is now just as alive as a place of worship, a popular spot for weddings and a venue for plays, concerts and more. In fact, the whole town is worth the visit so why not find a holiday rental in Abruzzo nearby and spend a day exploring this charming and historic place?     Read More
Posted in: Churches & Religious Buildings, Molise, Southern Italy, Tourist Attractions

  

Thursday, April 28, 2016
Lake at Castel San Vincenzo
Castel San Vincenzo is a stunning village in the south of Italy that you're likely to never have heard of. It is, however, the largest village in the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park and home to the famous Benedictine Abbey of San Vincenzo al Volturno and artificial lake of Castel San Vincenzo. It is a town steeped in history with remnants of this rich past visible everywhere you turn. Additionally, perched on a hillside with expansive views across the surrounding landscape, it is an exceptionally beautiful place. Mountains, greenery, forests and the rich blue of the lake come together with the distinctive stone buildings and red roofs to form a colourful and striking picture. Just find a vacation rental in Abruzzo nearby and spend a day exploring this stunning town.     Read More
Posted in: Molise, Southern Italy

  

Monday, January 26, 2015
View of Isernia
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.     Read More
Posted in: Molise, Southern Italy