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Campania is famous for many things; its culinary heritage as the birthplace of pizza and spaghetti, its historical heritage with sites like Pompeii and Herculaneum, and, of course, its truly remarkable coastline and beaches. Those who find a vacation rental in Campania, therefore, will be astonished by the unbelievable wealth of things to see and do in the region. However, it really is the sun-worshippers, beach-lovers, swimmers, and water sports enthusiasts who will be best catered to by a holiday in Campania. Between the big strands fronting resort towns and cities, to the beautiful islands ringed by beaches, to the nature parks with preserved stretches of the coast that can be explored under certain conditions or with permission, to the endless little coves and bays just waiting to be explored, there are all sorts of places to come and spend time by the sea in Campania!

One of the most picturesque of all of these beaches and areas along the coast of Campania has to be the Bay of Ieranto. Unbelievably lovely, steeped in legend, and protected, this remarkable natural gem is a truly astonishing sight to behold and full of charm.

After the sizzling summer months, there are plenty of travellers who look forward to the mild weather of fall in Italy and being able to get out and comfortably explore the stunning landscapes all across the country. In particular, the mountainous areas and vacation destinations of Italy really come into their own again once fall rolls around and you can plan hikes, cycling trips, and more without worrying about sun burns or sweating too much or lugging around adequate hydration. One ideal spot in which one can do all that and more while enjoying the lush peaks and lovely alpine scenery of Italy is Merano. Located in the South Tyrol region, Merano is a gorgeous town located in a valley that is hugged by leafy hillsides and towering mountains and boasts endless walking paths, parks, gardens, hiking and biking trails, pretty little streets winding through the historic centre, and many more routes to explore while the weather is mild and the surroundings transform into a gorgeous array of gold and red tones. Browse our villas in Merano and then discover our guide to a perfect fall getaway in this cinematically lovely part of Italy...

The Cinque Terre is a famously beautiful stretch of the Italian coastline that is particularly well-known for affording some of the most scenic and picturesque views in the entire world: imagine scenery that looks like something plucked right from the cinema screen or the front of a postcard - but in real life! Imperia, while not actually one of the five villages that make up this beloved and internationally renowned tourist destination, is part of the same coastline in Liguria and offers plenty of charm and equally incredible views (often at a slightly lower price point, as well). In fact, a great number of our vacation rentals in Imperia boast truly remarkable sea views that you can wake up to each and every morning and have as the last thing you see before you turn in each evening. So, if you’re in need of some impressive panoramas, fresh sea air, beautiful surroundings, some Ligurian charm, and a gorgeous getaway on the coast in Italy then why not consider booking one of our amazing villas in Imperia?

Among our property listings, you’ll find plenty of incredible villas in Italy that are luxurious, 5-star gems with all of the bells and whistles you could ask for. You’ll also find historic properties that are well-preserved and lovely and make you feel like royalty or stylish and cool properties with interiors that have been carefully considered and look like something plucked right from the pages of an interior decorating magazine. Then there are the luxury properties that are on a level of their own, that boast truly incredible facilities, and have plush interiors that rival the most elegant hotels in the world. Villa Oria, in Salento, falls into this latter category of our luxury villas in Apulia. A real show-stopper, this seven bedroom (accommodating up to 18 guests), 10 bathroom villa spreads over a whopping 1040 m2 on 4 hectares of surrounding grounds and will set you back between €1310 and €3836 per night. 

The stunning island of Sardinia has a landscape made up of picture-perfect beaches and lush scenery that ensures it is a popular destination among both those who merely want to lounge on the beaches and those who want to stay active with water sports, hiking, and more. If you are one of those visitors who has found a villa in Sardinia and ends up delving into the Sardinian countryside, you might happen to stumble upon some incredibly unique structures, ancient cone-shaped ruins called nurgahi. Steeped in mystery and uncertainty, these ruins are what remains from the period between 1900 and 730BC, which has been named the Nuragic Age. This is the period in which the Nuragic Civilisation, named after these buildings, occupied the island.