Italy is one of the most popular destinations in the world for tourists from the UK and from further afield. With amazing cities, breath-taking natural wonders and thousands of years of history, it is not hard to see why! But where should you visit when on an
Italy holiday? Take a look at some of our favourites below and leave your comments and suggestions as well.
Sorrento
With Sorrento offering some spectacular views, wonderful beaches fantastic scenery and sensational food that is famous the world over, it’s no wonder it is one of the most visited destinations in Europe. It is well positioned for exploring the fascination region of the South of Italy from Naples to the Amalfi Coast, to Capri and the Pompeii ruins. A must area to visit is the colourful and picturesque fishing village of Marina Grande which sits on the edge of the bay and is a great place to enjoy a drink as well as enjoying some fabulous cuisine from one of the many seafood restaurants.
The heart of Sorrento is the Old Town. The town consists of a mixture of tiny streets anchored by Piazza Tasso and Via Capo at end each and nestled between Corso Italia and the coastline. This area is mostly pedestrianised and it even still preserves some of the medical buildings, Antichi Palazzi with facades typical of the 13th century, original decorations and ancient churches.
Lake Garda
Lake Garda is situated in north Italy and can be reached via any of Milan’s airports and Verona airport. Lake Garda is divided into three distinct regions – Lombardy, Trentino Alto-Adige and the Veneto. Veneto is where you’ll find the namesake town of Garda with its long promenade lined with cafes, shops and fantastic restaurants. In the north you will find Trentino Alto-Adige, the place to come for water sports and hiking. In Lombardy you’ll find one of the most talked-about towns, Sirmione, renowned for its thermal springs, Roman ruins, medieval narrow winding lanes and the fairy tale 13th-Century castle of Rocca Scaligera. Lake Garda is ideal for a short break or as long as you wish, it’s a must visit place for all.
Sardinia
The two main areas of Sardinia are Alghero and Cagliari where you will find some fantastic restaurants, lively bars and small nightclubs. Eating out in Sardinia is a real family affair. Restaurants offer the traditional Italian meal of antipasti (appetisers), primi (first courses - usually pasta dishes), secondi (main dishes) and dolci (dessert) and for vegetarians there are many pasta and vegetable dishes. Sardinia gave its name to the sardine; this and other fish feature in many menus and of course, pizza is ubiquitous. For pudding, sweet desserts with honey are a speciality, as are sweet biscuits. Sardinia also boasts a spectacular coastline with endless bays and coves with white sand beaches and crystal-clear emerald water. The island's beaches are genuinely some of the best
Italy and the rest of the Mediterranean has to offer. For shopping step into the bigger towns and you can almost guarantee some kind of market being on. Even if you do not intend to buy anything it is still worth a visit just to experience everyday life on the island.
So there we have it, a quick run-through our favourite places to visit when on
holiday in Italy. Let us know your thoughts below.
