{"id":94831,"date":"2025-02-25T13:58:01","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T02:58:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.signatureluxurytravel.com.au\/?p=94831"},"modified":"2025-09-16T16:09:39","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T06:09:39","slug":"best-of-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.signatureluxurytravel.com.au\/best-of-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"The 32 best places to visit in Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1758002964337{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]From piccolo-sized fishing villages to enchanting alpine hamlets, these are the best places to visit in Italy for gastronomy, history and natural beauty, writes Eleanor Edstrom. <\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ve already leant against the Tower of Pisa, re-enacted <\/span>The Lizzie McGuire Movie<\/span><\/i> and zigzagged along the Amalfi Coast in a Fiat 500. You\u2019ve sipped spritzes in Sorrento and soaked up the Tuscan countryside through Chianti-tinted glasses. What is left to tick off the Italian bucket list? Fear not, the Bel Paese offers a bottomless bounty of beautiful locales, many of which lie off the well-trodden trail.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With sun-ripened tomatoes and hill-hugging villages at every turn, Italy makes a strong case as one of the world\u2019s most charming tourist destinations. The country also boasts more UNESCO World Heritage sites than any other, thanks to its diversity of landscapes and history-rich architecture. B<\/span>etween medieval fortresses and sun-dappled grottos, the best places to visit in Italy all share a common thread: a contagious zest for life\u2019s simple pleasures \u2013 and an uncanny ability to make visitors lose track of time. Here are 32 of them.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1740451179104{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Scilla, Calabria<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Scilla is a mythical place. <\/span>Literally, because<\/span> the Greek legends <\/span>tell us<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>it was home to the guardian sea monster Scylla. And <\/span>figuratively, because<\/span> its seafront dwellings and cobbled walkways are something out of a fairytale. The highlights of this coastal town include its swordfish heritage, Marina Grande beach and the spectacular Ruffo Castle, which hosts the Scilla Jazz festival. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”94865″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1740436032315{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1740441063486{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Spoleto<\/span>, Umbria<\/span><\/h3>\n

Wine glasses clink over long, lazy lunches, and ancient Roman aqueducts lead to frescoed cathedrals dating back to the 12<\/span><\/span>th<\/span><\/span> century. <\/span>This <\/span>historic <\/span>city <\/span>in<\/span> southeastern<\/span> Umbria<\/span> is renowned for its <\/span>hearty cuisine,<\/span> Renaissance art history\u00a0and<\/span> world-class viticulture<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”94834″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1740437340977{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1740439225913{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Levanzo, <\/span>Aegadian<\/span> Islands<\/span><\/span> \u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Located off the west coast of <\/span>Sicil<\/span>y<\/span>, the pocket-sized island of Levanzo has just one serene village and port. <\/span>It’s<\/span> one of the best places to visit in Italy when it comes to crystal blue coves and southern charm.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”94875″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1740437486364{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1740444424278{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Castelmezzano<\/span>, Basilicata<\/span><\/span> \u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Clinging <\/span>to<\/span> the<\/span> jagged<\/span> peaks <\/span>of the Lucanian Dolomites<\/span>, the village of <\/span>Castelmezzano <\/span>is a<\/span> veritable <\/span>s<\/span>pectacle<\/span>. <\/span>The town is surrounded by a <\/span>swathe <\/span>of <\/span>hiking trails<\/span>, and \u2013 for those keen for a little adrenaline \u2013 is also reachable via \u2018The Angel\u2019s Flight\u2019 zipline\u00a0<\/span><\/span>from the town of <\/span>Pietrapertosa.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”94845″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1740377094091{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1740444473335{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Saturnia, Tuscany<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Many of the best places to visit in Italy <\/span>offer a <\/span>respite <\/span>from the hurried pace of metropolitan life<\/span>,<\/span> and Saturnia is no exception. This spa <\/span>town <\/span>in north-central Italy is famed for its <\/span>sulphurous <\/span>thermal springs<\/span>, which<\/span> local legend claims <\/span>w<\/span>ere created when Saturn, the God of Peace<\/span>, became frustrated by humanity’s warfare and split the earth with a thunderbolt.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”94842″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1740377074366{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1740451347824{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Siena, Tuscany<\/h3>\n

Siena <\/span>scores high in the<\/span> culture <\/span>stakes<\/span>. <\/span>The<\/span> stunning<\/span> terracotta town brims with<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>medieval architecture, gothic <\/span>cathedrals<\/span> and exceptional art galleries. <\/span>Foodies can enjoy a variety of local <\/span>specialties<\/span> including <\/span><\/span>pici<\/span> <\/span><\/em>pasta<\/span>, honey-drizzled Pienza pecorino<\/span> and <\/span><\/span>r<\/span>icciarelli:<\/span><\/span><\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>white dusted biscuits made from almond paste<\/span>. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”94868″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1740436125542{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1740444514111{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Varenna<\/span>, Lake <\/span>Como<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Just 15 to 20 minutes by ferry from the more popular Lake Como towns of Bellagio and <\/span>Tremezzina<\/span>, <\/span>Varenna<\/span> is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Italy<\/span>. Stop by the elegant gardens of Villa <\/span>Monastero<\/span> or the Castle of <\/span>Vezio\u2019s<\/span> medieval fortress <\/span>for <\/span>unparalleled lake v<\/span>istas<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”94840″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1740377043284{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1740451451031{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Alb<\/span>er<\/span>obello, Puglia<\/span><\/span> \u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

This small commune in Puglia\u2019s Itria Valley is home to the highest concentration of <\/span><\/span>trulli<\/span> <\/span><\/em>dwellings <\/span><\/span>in the world. <\/span>Characterised<\/span> by white limestone and domed roofs, the <\/span><\/span>trulli<\/span> <\/span><\/em>of <\/span>Alb<\/span>er<\/span>obello are an example of corbelled dry-stone construction, a prehistoric building technique still prevalent in the region today.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”94848″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1740377161196{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1740445339820{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

The <\/span>Dolomites<\/span><\/span> \u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Laced with staggering alpine peaks, the Dolomites<\/span> has<\/span> long<\/span> been crowned<\/span> one <\/span>of the best places to visit in Italy for hikers and skiers. <\/span>Cortina <\/span>d’Ampezzo<\/span> and Val Gardena are popular bases for exploring the region\u2019s abundance of trails and <\/span>pistes<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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La Maddalena, Sardinia<\/span><\/span> \u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

The only apt way to describe the Maddalena Archipelago is heaven on earth. Best experienced by sailboat, the archipelago consists of seven major islands surrounded by waters of unbelievable visibility and striking shades of turquoise.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”94839″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1740377140396{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1740444608622{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Pompeii<\/span>, Campania<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

While Pompeii <\/span>may<\/span> not <\/span>be <\/span>a secret gem, this <\/span>sprawling <\/span>archaeological<\/span> site <\/span>is unlike any <\/span>other on the planet. Buried under <\/span>layers of <\/span>ash and <\/span>pumice<\/span> from the Mount Vesuvius eruption in 79 A.D.<\/span>, the <\/span>remains of this ancient city <\/span>are still viewable today,<\/span> making <\/span>it<\/span> one of the best places to visit in Italy<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>f<\/span>or <\/span>history bu<\/span>ffs.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”94844″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1740377116940{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1740451535866{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Lake Orta, Piedmont<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Lesser known than Lake Como, Lake Garda <\/span>and <\/span>Lake Maggiore<\/span> yet <\/span>equally <\/span>beautiful, Lake Orta is<\/span> just a one-<\/span>hour drive from Milan <\/span>airpor<\/span>t<\/span>. <\/span>Narrow alleys snake off towards <\/span>waterfront<\/span> promenades<\/span>, <\/span>pastel shuttered windows cr<\/span>eak in the breeze<\/span> and stone <\/span>piazzas<\/span> lure passerbys with the truffled scent of<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>p<\/span>illowy pasta parcels<\/span>. <\/span>Enjoy the region\u2019s rich gastronomy, marvel at <\/span>ivy-clad<\/span> villas <\/span>and t<\/span>ake a boat out to Isola San Giulio <\/span>to <\/span>explore the silent basilica<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”94836″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1740377242848{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1740445555328{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Trastevere, Rome <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

This charming <\/span>neighbourhood<\/span> in Rome is one of the best places to visit <\/span>in Italy, boasting a labyrinth of <\/span>sun-drenched squares and hidden alleys<\/span>. While the Basilica de Santa Maria is certainly a treat for the senses, <\/span>there\u2019s<\/span> nothing wrong with spending all day sipping espresso at one of the many terrace cafes.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Ischia<\/span>, Bay of Naples<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

The quieter cousin of Capri, Ischia is a stunning island in the Bay of Naples known for its volcanic soil and mineral-rich thermal waters. The medieval <\/span>Aragonese<\/span> Castle, connected to the island by a stone bridge, is Ischia\u2019s most famed landmark<\/span>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”94871″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1740436093462{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1740439956895{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Matera, Basilicata<\/span><\/span> \u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Tucked away <\/span>on a rocky <\/span>outcrop in southern Italy\u2019s<\/span> Basilicata region<\/span>, Matera is a <\/span>remarkable <\/span>labyrinth<\/span> of<\/span> natural caves,<\/span> rock-carved <\/span>dwellings<\/span> and <\/span>frescoed <\/span>churches<\/span>. <\/span>With preserved evidence of human settlement since the <\/span>Palaeolithic<\/span> period<\/span>, it is<\/span> not only the country’s oldest city but also one of the best places to visit in Italy for history enthusiasts.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”94833″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1740377313492{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1740377329932{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Monopoli, Puglia<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Not to be mistaken with the classic board game, Monopoli is a white-washed port town bordering the Adriatic Sea. It will, however, have you feeling like life\u2019s wealthiest player \u2013 where wealth is measured in high gelato counts, historic bell towers and serene ocean vistas.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”94874″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1740437281484{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1740451831817{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Monti Sibillini National Park<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

The Monti Sibillini National Park <\/span>is among the best places to visit in Italy for natural beauty, <\/span>stretch<\/span>ing<\/span> more than 70,000 hectares across the regions of Marche and Umbria. <\/span>The landscapes vary from 2000-metre alpine peaks to verdant slopes dotted with rural villages and home to deer, golden <\/span>eagles<\/span> and wolves. <\/span>Every year between May and late July, <\/span>the fields of Castelluccio di Norcia <\/span>welcome a <\/span>dazzling <\/span>display of flower<\/span>ing lentils in vibrant purples and reds.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”94870″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1740436116030{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1740441981546{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Locorotondo, Puglia<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Locorotondo is often <\/span>deemed<\/span> one of the prettie<\/span>st <\/span>places <\/span>to visit in Italy. White-washed walls meet pointed gable roofs while olive groves sprawl outwards from this laidback town in the Puglia region<\/span>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”94864″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1740436102682{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1740451920160{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Orvieto, Terni<\/h3>\n

Located <\/span>midway <\/span>between<\/span> Rome<\/span> and Florence,<\/span> Orvieto is <\/span>a<\/span> culinary <\/span>citadel<\/span> perched atop a volcanic tufa plateau.<\/span> A network of caves below the<\/span> medieval<\/span> town <\/span>speaks to <\/span>its <\/span>Etruscan roots<\/span>, while <\/span>the surrounding vineyards <\/span>and farms <\/span>offer<\/span> rich<\/span> local <\/span>produce<\/span>, from<\/span> crisp white wines <\/span>to cured meats and <\/span>smooth<\/span> olive oil<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”94869″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1740436109089{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1740451936744{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Florence<\/span>, Tuscany<\/span><\/span> \u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

No escape under the Tuscan sun <\/span>would be <\/span>complete without a visit to the <\/span>beautiful <\/span>city of Florence. Home to <\/span>many Renaissance masterpieces and the outstanding Uffizi Galleries<\/span>,<\/span> it is by far one of the best places to visit in Italy for<\/span> art and architecture. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”94846″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1740377520456{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1740442091995{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Cinque Terre, Liguria<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Cinque Terre is a string of five clifftop towns strewn precariously along the Italian Riveria. You can visit all five in the same day with the ease of train connections, but the best views will come from hiking the breathtaking 11-kilometre Blue Trail (you can also complete smaller sections of it) between <\/span>Riomaggiore<\/span> and Monterosso al Mare. Visit during off season to <\/span>benefit<\/span> from fewer crowds.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”94867″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1740436133121{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1740440055920{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Gul<\/span>f<\/span> of Orosei, Sardinia<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Considered one of the best <\/span>places to visit <\/span>in Italy for <\/span>trekking<\/span>, the <\/span>Gul<\/span>f<\/span> of Orosei <\/span>abounds with unspoiled nature. Extending 40 <\/span>kilometres<\/span> along Sardinia\u2019s eastern coast<\/span> and <\/span>backdropped<\/span> by the foothills of the <\/span>Supramonte<\/span> massif<\/span>, <\/span>the area offers rugged sea caves, mighty <\/span>cliffs<\/span> and <\/span>brilliant blue waters<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”94847″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1740377507976{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1740377557884{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Mount Etna, Sicily<\/span> <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

The<\/span> most active stratovolcano in the world<\/span>, Mount <\/span>Etna<\/span> makes for a <\/span>high drama, <\/span>spine-tingling experience. <\/span>Visitors can hike to the <\/span>summit craters with a guide to experience the <\/span>magical <\/span>black lava fields, ashy <\/span>slopes<\/span> and <\/span>sulphuric<\/span> stench of this <\/span>fire-spewing monument. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”94850″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1740377580486{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1740442174691{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Bologna<\/span>, Emilia-Romagna<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Just forty minutes from Florence by train, Bologna is often considered one of the best places to visit in Italy thanks to its historic university, rosy-hued <\/span>streets<\/span> and flourishing food scene. The city <\/span>not only houses one of the largest and best-preserved medieval sites in <\/span>Europe<\/span>, but<\/span> is also less touristy than many other sizeable Italian cities.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”94852″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1740377666046{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1740442406250{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Garfagnana<\/span>, Lucca<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Still relatively sheltered from mass tourism, this <\/span>gorgeous <\/span>region in central It<\/span>aly is <\/span>ideal for<\/span> connecting with nature<\/span>. Expect quaint rural villages, meandering rivers and f<\/span>ertile gre<\/span>enery <\/span>that <\/span>changes <\/span>colour<\/span> with the seasons<\/span> \u2013 along with a spooky supernatural history (think ghost towns and storied devil bridges).\u00a0<\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”94849″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1740377748200{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1740442428882{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Trento, Trentino-Alto Adige<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Not <\/span>all of<\/span> the best places to visit in Italy are su<\/span>n drenched and seafaring <\/span>(though there are plenty of those, too). <\/span>Lying in the glacial Adige Valley, <\/span>Trento <\/span>is a delightful city in northern Italy <\/span>famed for its historic castles, modern <\/span>museums<\/span> and white sparkling Trento DOC wine. <\/span>Its <\/span>privileged<\/span> position <\/span>near<\/span> the Alps<\/span> also<\/span> makes<\/span> an excellent base from which to reach ski resorts and hiking trails.<\/span> <\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”94856″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1740377612076{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1740440119287{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Portofino, Liguria<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Portofino <\/span>has long captivated the hearts of artists<\/span>, <\/span>and it <\/span>isn\u2019t<\/span> hard to see why<\/span>.<\/span> C<\/span>itrus-hued lodgings, <\/span>tantalising<\/span> seafood <\/span>and <\/span>glitzy boutiques <\/span>are all bundled up in a charming<\/span> harbourside<\/span> parcel<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>tucked <\/span>along <\/span>an alluring emerald coastline<\/span>. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”94853″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1740377635288{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1740442631937{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Turin, Piedmont<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Backdropped by the snow-capped Alps, Turin is a refined, culture-rich city in Northern Italy. Browse a sweeping <\/span>selection<\/span> of vintage and design outlets, take in panoramic views of the city from the Mole Antonelliana tower and enjoy local delicacies in the grand Piazza Castello.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”94854″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1740377725720{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1758002745650{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Castro Marina<\/span>, Puglia<\/span><\/h3>\n

This beautiful seaside resort in the Salento region of Puglia, also known as the ‘heel’ of the Italian boot, is abundant in Caribbean blues and luxe cliffside residences. Rent a house with ocean views and spend your days floating by the marina’s beach club or at picturesque Cala dell’Acquaviva. The town makes a lovely base from which to explore Salento’s incredible coves and beaches, including nearby Grotta Zinzulusa, Porto Miggiano Beach and Spiaggia e Piscina Naturale di Marina Serra.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”97887″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1758002945389{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1740442702497{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Ponza<\/span>, Lazio<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Marked by <\/span>marvellous<\/span> Blue Grottos and sea stacks, Ponza <\/span>is the largest island of the Italian Pontine Islands archipelago in the Tyrrhenian Sea. <\/span>The island is <\/span>relatively easy<\/span> to reach from Rome, making it one of the best places to visit in Italy for international <\/span>visitors<\/span> in search of seaside bliss.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”94857″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1740377691108{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1740442754689{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Syracuse<\/span>, Sicily<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Step back in time<\/span> at <\/span>a<\/span> preserved ampitheatre <\/span>or <\/span>befriend local bon <\/span>vivants<\/span> at a local gelateria<\/span>. This port city on Sicily\u2019s Ionian coast <\/span>has it all, from humming<\/span> produce markets<\/span> to<\/span> idle <\/span>beaches<\/span>, alfresco <\/span>dining<\/span> and Baroque architecture. <\/span>You can also visit Syracuse\u2019s old town on the island of Ortigia, joined to the mainland by a bridge.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”94851″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1740377543096{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1740443125824{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Venice<\/span>, Veneto<\/span><\/h3>\n

Often considered one of the best places to visit in Italy due to its unique canal complex, Venice attracts <\/span>million<\/span>s of visitors each year. <\/span>To help avoid overtourism, try to visit in low seasons<\/span> or consider visiting alternative cities in Northern Italy such as Padua, Verona or <\/span>Sirmione<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”94855″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1740377772172{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1740446508722{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

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Beaches and coastline<\/h3>\n