Deciding where to spend your holidays in Italy, especially if it is the first time, is not easy. Italy is a fascinating country, rich in culture, history, traditions and good food. Cities of art, enchanting villages, unspoiled beaches with turquoise waters, mountain peaks and picturesque lakes are the main attraction every year, in any season, for thousands of tourists from all over the world.
Of course, those travelling to the Bel Paese for the first time usually choose the most popular regions or cities, also taking into account the season in which they decide to travel. Unfortunately, when you have so many beautiful destinations, the choice becomes very difficult.
If one had to choose between five destinations that cannot be renounced, one would certainly talk about the major islands, staying in the best holiday villas with private pool in Sicily and Sardinia; one cannot fail to visit Rome, the capital of Italy; Venice, a unique city in the world; and Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance. Let’s discover together what distinguishes these important tourist destinations. Now you can book travel for this summer to Eurocamp! Save up to 20%!
Sicily: The Most Beautiful Places To See
You only have to say Sicily to open up an infinity of possibilities for holidays, especially summer holidays. An island so varied that it offers the possibility of following different itineraries according to the type of holiday one prefers.
From itineraries that favour landscapes, especially of the sea, including the Aeolian Islands and the more than a thousand kilometres of coastline, both sandy and rocky, to gastronomic tours to taste all the typical products known throughout the world, the Pachino tomato, Modica chocolate, Bronte pistachio and many others.
Then there are the archaeological itineraries to admire the marvels of Roman and Greek remains, the towns and villages between modernity and history. The Sicilian cities worth visiting are countless: from Messina to Catania and Palermo, from the Zingaro reserve to the Valley of the Temples via Noto, Marzamemi, Modica, Ragusa and many others.
What To See In Sardinia
Equally worthy of note is Sardinia, one of the most popular places for summer holidays by the sea, defined by the famous songwriter Fabrizio De André as a small Earthly Paradise in the heart of the Mediterranean. The coastline, bays and crystal-clear sea are the emblem of a still unspoilt territory where there is no shortage of renowned towns and cities and sites of historical and cultural interest.
Of course, the Maddalena archipelago, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of the island’s must-see destinations with its beaches and coves, some of which can only be reached by sea, crystal-clear waters and fabulous seabed perfect for snorkelling. Not only sunbathing but also boat excursions with visits to the islands of Spargi and Budelli. And of no less beauty are the Gulf of Orosei, Alghero and its caves of Neptune and Bosa.
Rome, Venice & Florence: Three Iconic Cities
Certainly Rome, Venice and Florence represent three great icons of Italianism in the world.
The Capital of Italy is and will forever remain the symbol par excellence of antiquity, of the splendour and power of one of the most powerful cities of all time, guardian of an immense historical, cultural, artistic and scenic heritage. Some of the most famous sights are the Colosseum, the Altare della Patria, Piazza di Spagna, Piazza Navona and the Trevi Fountain, not to mention the historical and cultural importance of the Vatican City.
Venice, together with its lagoon, is a magical and unique place in the world, rich in artistic treasures such as churches, palaces, museums and bridges. Due to its conformation and beauty, one could call the city itself a great work of art that leaves everyone speechless. Piazza San Marco, the Ponte dei Sospiri, the Torre dell’Orologio and the Rialto Bridge are some of the treasures the city has to offer.
And finally, Florence, the city of art and cradle of the Renaissance. The historical centre has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982 and houses great masterpieces such as the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Palazzo Vecchio, the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and the Uffizi Gallery.
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