Italy info
Italy is a distinctive boot-shaped peninsula extending into the central Mediterranean Sea. Italy is a feast for the senses ... Surrounded by water on three sides, Italy's 5,345 miles of coastline offers everything from quaint fishing villages to trendy resorts on the Italian Riviera. The north is dominated by 2 mountain chains, the Alps and the Apennines, with large lakes like Lake Maggiore and Lake Como in the foothills. Below, the vast Po Valley plain stretches into the distance and the River Po flows into the Adriatic Sea through a magnificent delta.
This Italian region features highly developed industrial cities and cultural masterpieces. Think Florence and the romantic Venice and Verona in the north-east. Capital city Rome "the eternal city" is a chaotic, sensuous, and addictive place. It is an ecletic mix: the religious world centre of Catholic Church, the fabulous ruins of the centre of the Roman Empire, and modern, sophisticated metropolitain hub.
Further south life is rougher round the edges. Naples Bay rounds out any trip to Italy with an antipasto misto of travel thrills - it is the birthplace of pizza, Sophia Loren and the Camorra, Naples' "family" of organized crime. South of Naples is the gateway to the much-drooled-over Amalfi Coast, from the jet-setting island of Capri to stunning Amalfi towns, like ancient Pompeii or even more ancient Paestum. Mount Etna is an active volcano on the east coast of the island of Sicily. In this fascinating country the people truly live the "la vita Italiana".
Regions in Italy
The Aeolian Islands or Lipari Islands in Italian named Isole Eolie, are a volcanic archipelago in the Tyrrhenian Sea north of Sicily, named after the ... READ MORE
The Aosta Valley is a mountainous autonomous region in north-western Italy. It is bordered by France to the west, Switzerland to the north and the reg... READ MORE
The territory of Puglia (or Apulia, in English) is a long, narrow peninsula, mostly occupied by plains and hills, apart from some lower mountains of t... READ MORE
Basilicata, also known as Lucania, is a region in the south of Italy, known as the instep of Italy, having one short southwestern coastline on the Tyr... READ MORE
Calabria is a narrow peninsula extending into the Mediterranean for three hundred kilometres. It is located at the toe of the "boot" between the Tyrrh... READ MORE
Throughout much of its history Campania has been at the centre of Western Civilisation's most significant entities. The area was colonised by Ancient ... READ MORE
Emilia-Romagna is an administrative region of Northern Italy comprising the two historic regions of Emilia and Romagna. It forms a rough triangle, bou... READ MORE
The capital is Trieste. It has an area of 7,856 km² and about 1.2 million inhabitants. A natural opening to the sea for many Central European cou... READ MORE
Lazio is notable for its history, art, architecture, archaeology, religion and culture. The main traditional sources of income are agriculture, crafts... READ MORE
Liguria is a coastal region of north-western Italy, the third smallest of the Italian regions. Its capital is Genoa. It is a popular region with touri... READ MORE
Lombardy is one of the 20 regions of Italy. The capital is Milan. One-sixth of Italy's population lives in Lombardy and about one fifth of Italy's G... READ MORE
Except for river valleys and the often very narrow coastal strip, the land is hilly. In the nineteenth century, a railway from Bologna to Brindisi lin... READ MORE
It borders Abruzzo to the north-west, Lazio to the west, Campania to the south, Puglia to the south-east and the Adriatic Sea to the north-east. The l... READ MORE
The main local dialect is Piedmontese. Occitan is also spoken by a minority in the so called Occitan Valleys. Franco-Provençal language is also... READ MORE
Sardinia is the second-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea after Sicily. Sardinia is a generally mountainous island with a few coastal plains. The... READ MORE
Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, and currently has five million inhabitants, Sicily is rich in its own unique culture, especiall... READ MORE
The Province of Sondrio (It. Provincia di Sondrio) is a province in the Lombardy region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Sondrio. It has an area ... READ MORE
Trentino-Sudtirol or Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirolis is an autonomous region in Northern Italy. It consists of two provinces: Trento and Bolzano-B... READ MORE
Tuscany is known for its landscapes and its artistic legacy. Six Tuscan localities have been UNESCO protected sites: the historical center of Florence... READ MORE
Umbria is a region of Central Italy, bordered by Tuscany to the west, the Marche to the east and Lazio to the south. This region is mostly hilly or mo... READ MORE
Veneto is the eighth largest region in Italy, with a total area of 18,364 km2. It is rough a polygonal of around 210 km in length (from the Austrian b... READ MORE
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Camping Tropical
Located in Sottomarina, Venice, Venetia, Italy
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Sette Canali Ristorante in the historic centre Paola, Italy combines tradition and taste with excellent service, indoor and outdoor seating and an excellent menu of fish, meat and wine. Enjoy exquisite Italian cuisine from a simple kitchen blending a taste of flavours with really good food, great prices, quality and quantity. Sette Canali Ristorante also offers bread baked in-house with 3 different types to choose from, and fish dishes hot and cold are artistically prepared by the chef is a sublime experience. Come enjoy an unforgettable dining experience here in an elegant and welcoming atmosphere with great location, where dining is available throughout summer and winter.READ MOREGolf Bogliaco
Located in Toscolano-Maderno, Brescia, Lombardy, Italy
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Located in Rimini, Rimini, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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Located in Rimini, Rimini, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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Located in Morciano di Leuca, Lecce, Apulia, Italy
The Albergo La Dolce Vita in the centre of Morciano di Leuca, Lecce, Italy is a lovely, comfortable hotel near all the wonderful seaside resorts of Salento, and just a few kilometers from Torre Vado and the beach of Pescoluse. Airy and comfortable rooms guarantee a good rest and unforgettable holiday, they come with TV, a cupboard and desk with chair. The Albergo La Dolce Vita offer excellent hospitality by the hosts, and dining area provides good food and refreshing drinks, here time slows and the little things don't matter, come for a well deserved rest, they also have special arrangements for those that come to Salento to work and tailor agreemnets to employees and companies specifications, come for a fabulous stay.READ MOREBorgo San Francesco2009-10-13
Located in Gioiosa Marea, Messina, Sicily, Italy
For lovers of history, art, culture, food and wine Borgo San Francesco in Gioiosa Marea offers a wonderful holiday opportunity coupled with the intense colors of the Mediterranean sea, it is all at their doorstep. Located approximately 300 meters above sea-level the residence encompasses bed and breakfast, hotel, and apartment living as well as an in-house restaurant and an enchanting pool, a small oasis completely immersed in nature. Explore the many villages around the area or go on excursions, but always you will return to the Borgo San Francesco in Gioiosa Marea, it's the place perfect for unwinding in total relaxation.READ MOREHilton Garden Inn Matera2014-03-06
Located in Matera, Matera, Basilicata, Italy
Stay in the beautiful and historic heart of Southern Italy at the Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Matera. Situated on 50,000 square meters of meticulously-kept park, this scenic property offers pristine facilities and spacious accommodations for guests and events.
The hotel's landscaped grounds provide relaxing views from the indoor pool and Aula Magna ballroom, both of which are encompassed by glass-paneled walls. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or lounge on deck by the fountain. Hilton Garden Inn Matera offers flexible conference and banquet rooms which can accommodate meetings, weddings and celebrations with up to five hundred guests.READ MORE