Traveling In Italy: Attractions And Activities

By Eric Simmons


Italy is home to the world's most famous wine and food, renaissance castles and incredible Roman ruins. Traveling in Italy means the opportunity to experience a variety of different things. Visitors can spend days getting lost in beautiful ancient cities while enjoying the finest entertainment possibilities anywhere. Any number of days can also be spent journeying among the country's hidden treasures, meeting the stylish and cultured residents of different regions.

This famous nation beckons travelers with the world's most splendid collection of artistic and architectural achievements. Innovative cuisine, a world-famous fashion scene, artistic masterpieces and a gorgeous landscape, plus 44 World Heritage Sites, offer possibilities unheard of anywhere else. For centuries, poets, painters, and travelers have been inspired by its amazing cities such as Florence, Venice, and Rome.

Aside from its famous large cities, Italy features dramatic renaissance hill villages such as San Gimignano in Tuscany, and enchanting seaside fishing villages including the Amalfi coast's spectacular Positano. Visitors have an incredible opportunity to sample fine wines and elegant dishes and wine cellars and vineyards all over the country.

Nature lovers, or anybody wanting to experience more than architecture and art, can be entertained by countless outdoor pursuits. Skiing, cliff diving, and watersports are popular here. For one of Europe's most beautiful beaches, head to Sardinia's Costa Smeralda. The Dolomites draw the most adventurous hikers, skiers, and campers.

Europe is separated Italy by the Alps. Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia and France are all located to the north. The Dolomites, Po Plain, Val d'Aosta, and Piedmont are all found within the Alpine region which is home to several of Europe's highest mountains. Tuscany is part of the central region, noted for its scenic mountain backdrop, undulating hills and rugged coastline. Umbria is home to expansive groves of olives, pine forests and vast plains. Rome, Italy's capital, and Vatican City lie to the south of Umbria.

The southern area of the country showcases miles of olive groves and lush forests, with a less dense population than the northern regions. The islands of Ischia, Capri, and Procida can be found in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Visible across the sea from the mainland, Sicily is home to Mount Etna, and active volcano and several lava fields. More islands and a rugged coastline are features of the seaside town of Sardinia. The boot heel region, Puglia in particular, has additional volcanoes and interesting marsh ecosystems.

Italy has become one of Europe's favorite beach destinations, with nearly 8,500 of coastline and countless islands. All beaches feature convenient, modern amenities, watersports, and luxurious resorts. Large crowds are the norm all over the Italian Riviera, especially the Amalfi coast and Liguria. Beaches at any of the islands tend to be less crowded. Divers and surfers will find themselves well occupied in Mauro, the Tremiti Islands, and Sardinia.

Fishing holidays are excellent all over the country. From the Sardinian and Sicilian waters to the rivers in Umbria and Tuscany, scenic fishing holidays are possible all over the country. Genoa and Santa Margherita Ligura host numerous yachting regattas yearly. Italy is home to five major lakes where sailing is a popular activity: Lakes Como, Lake Garda, Lake Iseo, Lake Lugano and Lake Maggiore. No matter what types of activities you prefer, traveling in Italy will be your most unforgettable vacation experience.




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