ITALY with its famous boot shape, is situated in the middle of the Mediterranean with three million years of outstanding history, culture and food tradition. Churches, popes, the Vatican, genii, artists, poets and scientists have made up the Italian iconology throughout the centuries. In Italy you can visit Roman remains, contemplate prestigious examples of art and renaissance thought, visit small medieval towns that have remained unchanged with time, ski on the Alps, row down the Venetian canals, or set off on a food and wine tour through some of the prettiest countryside in the world like the hills of Chianti or Brunello, the vineyards of Piemonte as far as the plains of Puglia. Italy boasts numerous artistic cities and every region offers exciting itineraries full of attractions. Of course it is impossible to forget the magnificence of Rome, the elegance of Florence, the romanticism of Florence followed by hundreds of cities and towns which are equally incredible: Pisa, Siena, Genoa, Naples, Palermo, to name but a few.
Italy is also made up of various islands that are visited every year by thousands of tourists from all over the world: Capri, Ischia, Ponza off the enchanting Amalfi Coast and also Elba, Maddalena, Isola del Giglio, the Egadi and Eolie Islands and naturally the two largest islands, Sicily and Sardinia.
Italy is not only a land of art, culture, beaches and breathtaking coastlines. It is also home to one of Europe’s oldest craft traditions: imagination, creativity and high quality materials make Italian fashion the jewel in the crown of this nation. Thousands of tourists visit the “Bel Paese” every year and are offered a wide choice of accommodation: Hotels, Guest Houses, Holiday Resorts are available with Youth Hostels and Camp Sites also an option for younger visitors in the larger towns and cities. Of all the different options, the most original and least expensive is surely the Bed and Breakfast.
Italy’s Bed and Breakfasts are family run and offer friendly attentive hospitality. As well as an overnight stay, breakfast and in some cases half board is included. Italy’s Bed & Breakfasts are spread out across all of the main tourist areas in the country. In Italy, the B&Bs offer tourists excellent value and are often available in the old town centre of many important Italian artistic cities.
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