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Come to the lesser travelled region of Molise on your next Italian vacation to experience all the exquisite attractions it has to offer! Molise is a small central region which was part of Abruzzo until 1963 and comprises of two provinces called Campobasso and Isernia.

The capital city of Campobasso is built across deep ravines and valleys which can make it quite challenging for tourists to fully explore but there’s lots of interesting monuments and museums to visit on your trip here.

Near to the city is a site of fascinating Roman ruins in Saepinum to tour around or if you’re holidaying here in the winter months, the nearby Monti del Mateseare are great for skiing.

Molise may be a small region but it is bursting with many exciting things for tourists to do and see! Molise is quite new, having only been recognised as a region in its own right in 1963.

Before, Molise was an isolated province of Abruzzo. This small but welcoming region has a small coastline bordering the Adriatic Sea and is really starting to entice more and more tourists to its interesting towns, villages and natural attractions.

Stay in a stunning vacation rental in Molise with a swimming pool where you can live the life of luxury while you explore all this glorious region has to offer.

From May until September, most of the region’s festivals take place so tourists passing through this pretty part of Southern Italy are in for a treat! See the lively Bagpipes festival in Scapoli in July or sample some of the many food festivals in August such as the lamb festival in Morrone del Sannio or the Pecorino Cheese festival in Macchia del Sole. The ‘La Ndocciata’ festival takes place in the Orange Flag town of Agnone in Molise on Christmas Eve and is a spectacular fire-lit parade that ends with a massive bonfire.

Agnone is a peaceful scenic town in the Molise region of southern Italy. Set in a mountainous area, Agnone is only twenty five kilometres north-west of Campobasso and offers lots for the tourists to see and do.

It was awarded the prestigious Orange Flag as a mark of its friendly welcome to visitors and beautifully preserved medieval buildings.

There are nineteen churches in Agnone, fourteen of which have impressive bell towers standing tall over the town. The sound of these bells ringing in unison is truly a superb symphony of music!

Tourists have a lovely selection of holiday villas in Molise to choose from where the can easily explore the town of Agnone and other attractions in the region.

Start off a sunny holiday in Italy with style by visiting some of the best Blue Flag beaches in the region of Molise. Bathe in the crystal clear waters at Campomarino, a popular tourist resort in south-eastern Italy. A quaint little village of the same name resides behind this stretch of scenic golden sand.

Or why not stop off at the charming Marina di Petacciato in Molise? This picturesque large sandy Blue Flag beach and harbour would be perfect to spend a fun day with the family at the beach.

Lie back and enjoy soaking in the deliciously warm sun rays before cooling down in the perfectly clean coastal waters. Why not book into a peaceful villa in Molise or a holiday rental in Abruzzo where you can easily visit these fabulous beaches!

Campobasso is a welcoming city in the Italian region of Molise. Located beside the Biferno River and enveloped by the Sannio and Matese Mountains, this is a city at one with nature.

Campobasso is famous for its skilful production of blades like knives and scissors since the 14th century and it has grown to become one of the area’s main economic exports.

Visitors have a nice choice of holiday villas to rent in Molise where they can relax after a few days of exploring Campobasso and other glorious tourist attractions in the region.

Well worth a walk around on your explorations of Campobasso is the majestic Castello Monforte which was built in 1450.