Archive for 'Parks & Gardens'

Maiella (or Majella) National Park is located across Chieti, L’Aquila and Abruzzo and is a mountainous nature reserve centered around the Maiella calcareous massif.

The vast park is composed of 9 nature reserves: Monte Rotondo Nature Reserve, Bosco di S. Antonio, Quarto Santa Chiara, Majella Orientale, Fara San Martino Palombaro, Feudo Ugni, Piana Grande della Majelletta, Valle dell’Orfento and Lama Bianca di Sant’Eufemia a Maiella. It is unique area of incredible wilderness that is populated by stunning views and an unbelievably rich wildlife and variation of vegetation.

Just find a holiday rental in Chieti, a villa in L'Aquila or a vacation rental in Abruzzo and explore this natural gem for yourself. You'll need to see it to believe your eyes!

Lake Iseo is located in Lombardy, northern Italy, between two larger and much more famous bodies of water: Lake Garda and Lake Como. While tourist guides might point you towards spending time in the latter two destinations, it is wise not to look past the lovely Lake Iseo, which remains a bit of a relatively hidden gem. Just find a vacation rental in Lombardy and explore this beauty.

You'll not only find a lack of tourist crowds and long queues but also a lake as stunning and with as many activities and sights to offer any visitor.

First of all, be sure to try and enjoy the wonderful local cuisine. As you might imagine, there are plenty of fish to be had and, as a result, delicious aquatic delicacies to try. There are also plenty of small vineyards, olive groves and chestnut groves in the area. All of this fresh local produce means that the food of the area is particularly rich, comforting and tasty.

You are likely to be somewhat familiar with Rome and her sights: you've probably seen them on postcards and in books, magazines, films, television shows and documentaries your whole life, as have most of us. It is one of the most famous, beautiful and heavily documented cities in the entire world, with a long, rich and fascinating history.

If you have found a vacation rental in Rome and are visiting the city, there are probably many things you want to see and do and it is one of those places where even the most seasoned and cosmopolitan travellers will find themselves wanting to swing by the touristy spots.

However, if the lines and crowds grow wearisome, there are some lesser-known destinations and attractions that you might consider as well. One of these is the Aventine Keyhole.

Procida is a small island located in the Bay of Naples in the south of Italy. It is a place where locals make up the vast majority and there aren't many typical or well-developed tourist sights but, as a result, it is all the more authentic and unspoiled. Unlike Capri and Ischia, it is not a buzzing tourist destination and is devoid of large crowds and long lines.

If you are in search of a typical holiday destination with plenty of cultural attractions and things to see and do, it may not be the place for you. However, if you are looking for something a little quieter and more laid-back, where you just enjoy a place and its scenery, then Procida is the destination for you. Just find a luxury villa in Campania, head to Procida and take in the stunning views, try the fresh local food and lay out on the perfect beaches.

If one talks of fjords, it is likely that Norway probably comes immediately to mind, however, Italy can also boast its own fjord.

The town of Furore on the Amalfi Coast is a typical town for the area in almost every aspect. However, it is differentiated from others by one extraordinary feature: its fjord. Find a holiday rental on the Amalfi Coast and you can discover it for yourself.

Located at the mouth of an overhanging valley, the fjord is a sharp recess into the rock and cliffside by the sea and was originally formed by a usually dry stream, the Schiato, that cuts down from the edge of the plateau of Agerola. In times long by it was called Terra Furoris, most likely because of how the thunderous sea slaps through the crack during storms.