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ÒA little village stretching like an arch of the moon around a quiet basin. Never have I felt the way I did when I walked into that green indefiniteness, with such a sense of peace and fulfilmentÓ. From Vie Errante by Guy de Maupassant It was Pliny who first described this stunning natural area and named it ÔPortus DelphiniÕ. This over time was corrupted to Portofino. Portofino is a typical fisherman village of the Ligurian Riviera which has b...

Although it certainly has a thriving tourism industry, Ferrara is not on the typical foreign tourist's itinerary, which makes it perfect for those tourists who want to get off the beaten path of Venice-Florence-Rome and soak in some authentic northern Italian culture. It's characterized by twisting medieval cobblestoned streets, a Duomo (cathedral) with a looming Gothic facade, and--best of all--a castle straight out of storybooks, complete wi...

Abruzzo holds a record: 30 per cent of its territory is protected by environmental laws. No other region in Europe can boast as much. Not without good reason is it known as ¿he region of parks¿ the ideal target for a naturalistic vacation. There are three national parks, one regional park and many protected sites and nature reserves: in a region like this, it seems natural that the regional capital is called L¿quila (¿he Eagle¿. This guide lea...

The Amalfi Coast is without a doubt the most spectacular and beautiful coastline in Italy. Moorish style villages cling to the dramatic jagged cliffs, perched over the rippling waves below. The air is scented with lemons and wild herbs, and of course the sea. The villages that string along the Amalfi Coast have cobblestoned streets lined with bougainvillea-covered villas, Arabic arches, and countless corners with million dollar views. The magi...

Stresa To the tourist, who for the first time arrives in Stresa, a breathless sight is offered. At the beginning a superb window of the lake front, delineated with lines of palm trees, with flourishing gardens and facades of majestic hotels. Then, turning to look at the lake, enchanted, as if emerged from the same waters the spectacular Borromean Islands (Isola Bella, Isola Madre and Isola dei Pescatori). It is enough the splendor of these vis...

The use of fresh ingredients in Italian cooking seems to put the UK and the USA to shame. The joy of eating fresh tomatoes and wonderful olive oil is without equal. ItÕs hard to travel anywhere in Italy without also enjoying the fine wines that are on offer. Drinking wine with a meal is very much part of the culture here. If you have previously visited many of the larger Italian cities, you can wonder how the region around Lake Garda would com...

Valle dÕAosta is a vertical region, you might say, and not just in the physical sense, for the many high peaks that surround it (including Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in Europe at 4, 807 meters), but also for the surprising concentration, in a region of such reduced dimensions, of so many natural splendors, of so many monuments, of so much precious historic and artistic heritage. For Aosta the Middle Ages were anything but dark: as an imp...

To most Italians, Milan is the unofficial capital of Italy and arguably the most interesting city in the country, where old and new meet in an ever changing relationship. Milan cannot claim the opulent and breathtaking beauty of Rome nor the Renaissance glories of Florence but Milan has its own charms Ð and certainly enough to keep you entertained for a weekend. In fact, Milan is, arguably, the most interesting city in Italy, where old and new...

This is an guide to a two weeks trip in the center of Italy: Parma to Assisi passing through the Cinque Terre, Portovenere, Lerici, Carrara, Lucca, Pisa, Pistoia, Florence, Siena, Volterra, San Gimignano, Montepulciano, Passignano sul Trasimeno, Perugia and then Assisi. There are extensive descriptions and photos of the attractions. It contains many reviews for the best recommended restaurants that are at the location described, you have the b...

It is no mistake that Bellagio is called the "pearl" of Lake Como. It is undoubtedly the most famous resort on the lake. For centuries, Bellagio's scenic location has enchanted artists and writers, not only from Italy, but also from abroad. It is situated on the tip of a headland that divides the lake into the two legs of Como and Lecco. The town stretches along the coast and part of it goes up the slopes of the promontory. Because of its loca...

This is a guide to a multi-days trip in the lakes of Northern Italy. It starts from Novara then it goes to the lakes region, touching Orta Lake, Stresa on Lake Maggiore, driving on the west coast of the lake with a visit to Villa Taranto, to continue to Lugano and the Como and Lake Como: Villa Carlotta, Menaggio, Bellagio, Varenna and Lecco. The itinerary ends at Milan. There are extensive descriptions and photos of the attractions. It contain...

This is a guide to Milan, for a visit lasting two, three or more days. There are extensive descriptions and photos of the attractions: museums, churches, nightlife and other attractions. There are descriptions on how to get to Milan, on driving and parking in the city, useful info to stay there. The guide includes sections on day trips from Milan to visit Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, Portofino and the art cities of Pavia, Bergamo Alta and Vigevan...

This guide to the Balearic Islands covers all the Islands of Majorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera. It includes photos a description of all the localities in the Islands, as well as the nightlife spots in each of the islands.

A guide to traditional Sicilian cooking. It includes more than 30 recipes with photos and detailed instructions.

It is a matter of fact: Italy possesses the most remarkable artistic and cultural heritage in the world. And this is not all: its heritage is not just to be found in the great artistic cities, but is diffuse, ¿pread¿throughout national territory as in no other country. The proof? Le Marche. A region in which a rich and varied countryside (the Adriatic sea, with its flat and sandy coast interrupted at intervals by rugged, rocky precipices, the ...

This is a guide to Milan, for a visit lasting two, three or more days. It includes two sections on the lakes near Milan: Lake Como and Lake Maggiore. This guide covers the Lake Como, and the towns of Como, Bellagio, Menaggio and Varenna, in addition to the one-day trips you can make from one of these towns to Piona, Villa Carlotta and Villa del Balbianello. This guide covers the Lake Maggiore, and the town of Stresa in addition to the one-day ...

This is a guide to a multi-days trip in the Italian Riviera. It starts with a visit to Milan, then to the Charterhouse of Pavia, to continue through Portofino, Camogli and the San Fruttuoso Abbey. It then goes to Genoa and Savona before heading North through the vineyards of the Langhe and reach Turin. There are extensive descriptions and photos of the attractions. It contains many reviews for the best recommended restaurants that are at the l...

This guide leads you in a drive from the Amalfi Coast, starting from Salerno and touching Vietri sul Mare, Cetara, Erchie, Minori, Ravello, Amalfi, the Emerald Grotto, Furore, Positano to arrive in Sorrento. It continue then to Pompeii, Naples, the Gulf of Gaeta and the Castelli Romani to arrive in Rome. It includes photos and descriptions of the attractions of all the localities touched. It contains many reviews for the best recommended resta...

Siena is one of ItalyÕs best preserved medieval towns, located in the heart of Tuscany. Built on three hills and surrounded by well preserved walls, it is filled with fine examples of Gothic architecture and has one of the worldÕs most unique piazzas Ð il Campo Ð . Of course, the world-famous Palio di Siena is an important part of Sienese identity, history and culture. Siena is also the birthplace of St. Catherine of Siena Metairie. Volterra s...

This guide leads you in a drive from the Rome to the Amalfi Coast, touching Bracciano, Civita Castellana, Tivoli, Subiaco, Montecassino, Capua, Benevento, Salerno, Vietri sul Mare, Cetara, Erchie, Minori, Ravello, Amalfi, the Emerald Grotto, Furore, Positano to arrive in Amalfi. It includes photos and descriptions of the attractions of all the localities touched.