Italy is rightfully considered an open-air museum, and the number of local attractions makes fans of ancient history and magnificent architecture come to Rome, Venice or Florence again and again. But there are special places in the Apennines, where admirers of harmony and comfort, rural silence and inexpressible provincial charm strive. Only small towns in Italy are able to fill the soul and heart with warmth and harmony, without which it is impossible to know not only the world, but also oneself.
Wonderful Cinque Terre
This is not an address from a fantasy novel, but a very real Italian region, where true connoisseurs of romance, privacy and quiet breakfasts prefer to spend their holidays on terraces overlooking the Ligurian Gulf. Puppet towns, where boats are parked at the door instead of cars, and the walls of houses are painted in bright colors, are connected by mountain trails and a single concept of an environmentally friendly seaside holiday in every sense.
In Riomaggiore, the Trail of Love begins with picturesque landscapes, and Manarola is famous for its signature focaccio pie, invented many centuries ago by the wives of local shepherds. In Corniglia, the views of the rocky cliffs are breathtaking, and in Vernazza, car traffic is prohibited. The Cinque Terre, which arose in the 11th century, was taken under the protection of UNESCO.
Pearls by the sea
Astrani is called the smallest city in Italy in the south. It is recognized as one of the top holiday destinations and boasts a career as a TV star. It is here that many beautiful commercials are filmed. Castelsardo on the island of Sardinia, in addition to fantastic cuisine in the coastal restaurants, offers medieval castles and perfectly clean beaches. Oranto gave the world amazingly beautiful horses of the local breed, and in Polignano del Mare there is a world-famous restaurant in a cave.
Into a useful piggy bank
- Moving around small towns in Italy with a rented car is not very convenient. It is not always possible to find parking in them, and a place on it will not be cheap. It is much easier to take the train, and from the station take a taxi.
- Hotels in such places are small and resemble a home boarding house. Do not think that this guarantees discounts on accommodation - in small towns in Italy there is always a demand for rooms, and therefore prices are kept at the metropolitan level. On the other hand, a hearty breakfast made with fresh ingredients is usually included in the room rate, and the coffee and pastries from the local hostesses are delicious!
