Archive for 'Tourist Attractions'

Postcard images of Italy probably flit before your mind’s eye the moment you think about the country. It is a land that has produced some impossibly scenic views where cityscapes and nature, architectural gems and incredible monuments all come together synergistically to create unforgettable scenes. But, if you were to pick a few to single out and ensure that you see them for yourself during a vacation in Italy, which ones would we recommend? Given that we think about Italy on a daily basis and have helped thousands of customers have perfect holidays in Italy throughout the years, we think we might have a bit of insight as to some of the unmissable views that you should make a note of...

1. Florence from the Piazzale Michelangelo

A very popular spot to watch the sun set over the city, the Piazzale Michelangelo is now a buzzing spot that attracts excited crowds who bring takeout to enjoy, musicians who set up and play to said crowds, and some particularly enthusiastic attendees who often start the crowd dancing. Those after the view and not so much this atmosphere can come at sunrise instead and will have the place pretty much to themselves. Either way, you’ll get some amazing views over the gorgeous skyline of the city and it is undeniably one of the best free things to do if you book a villa in Florence.

We talk about a lot of different destinations with impossibly blue waters and incredible beaches but one of the most truly magical and unbelievably colourful spots in the world can be found if you book a villa in Sicily and head out on a day-trip to the sensational Egadi Islands.

Sometimes known as the Aegadian Islands in English and called the Isole Egadi in Italian, the three islands of the group include Favignana, Levanzo, and Marettimo. Those who have been dreaming of a vacation in Sicily may already be familiar with the famous volcanic Aeolian Islands and the exclusive island of Capri, but this group of islands has more than enough appeal and acts as a perfectly laid-back spot to escape to. Largely popular among Italians, there will likely be smaller crowds of international tourists and you’ll not only find better value for your money but also awe-inspiring azure waters, perfect spots to go swimming and diving, and much more besides. 

A trip to Rome will undoubtedly involve a lot of running around and chaos as you try to put a dent in the endless incredible things there are to see and do in the city. An absolute haven for art-lovers and history buffs and anyone who simply enjoys looking at beautiful things, it is all very exciting but can also be a little bit overstimulating. Picture this, then: you have booked your villa in Rome, you are enjoying your trip, and you are ticking things off your bucket list but maybe you need a moment of peace and calm. Well, then we suggest heading to the stunning Villa Borghese for a few hours...

While the long coastlline of the region boasts many incredible beaches, those who have found a villa in Apulia and are looking to spend a day at a beach that remains untouched and undeveloped and, instead, is a preserved natural beauty, should definitely plan to head to the Dunes of Campomarino in Taranto.

Some of the best-preserved dunes in all of Italy, in fact, the Dunes of Campomarino are an extraordinary natural wonder that stretch out over 41 hectares and astound visitors with their amazing views, varied flora and fauna, and outstanding colours. Lush green Mediterranean scrub, gleaming white sands, impossibly blue and clear waters, and pops of bright pinks, purples, yellows, and more from the wildflowers all paint an incredibly lovely image. 

We have discussed the beautiful town of Polignano a Mare in Apulia many times before as a picturesque gem defined by whitewashed buildings perched high on the edge of rugged cliffs and overlooking impossibly blue waters below. Of course, there is more to the town, including the iconic and pretty little beach nestled between two of those cliffs right at the centre of the town, the charming piazze, the winding streets, the perfect places to sit out and eat or sip on a coffee, the balconies with flowers spilling over them, and much more besides. However, those cliffs are actually rather important and worth paying attention to if you are thinking of booking a villa in Apulia.

Over a staggering 20m in height, made of bright creamy limestone, craggy and dramatic, and overlooking the deep and beautiful waters of the Adriatic below, the unbelievable cliffs of Polignano a Mare are almost always annually one of the key stops or legs of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series. Earlier this year, on the 2nd of July, they hosted one of the primary European legs of the tour for 2023. In fact, the town is often labelled the Home to European cliff-diving!