Our western neighbor offers a series of shorter and longer travel destinations, which are dressed in the beautiful colors of flowers and vegetation in the spring. Some are accessible by car, while others can be flown to from nearby airports for just a few tens of euros. Sardinia, Sicily and Puglia are popular tourist destinations that receive the most tourists in the summer months, not knowing that spring is the most beautiful in these three places.
Sardinia
Sardinia it will impress you in no time with its beautiful beaches and originality. It is perfect for anyone who wants an active vacation, as it boasts a lot of hiking trails, either along the coast or in the hinterland of the island. Walk through the oak forests of the majestic Gola Su Gorropu canyon or discover a beautiful bay Cala Luna. You can also go underwater and admire the wrecks of sunken ships and even the archaeological remains of the ancient Romans.
While discovering the island, you will be accompanied by cute donkeys and herds of sheep, and you may also come across wild horses. On this island you can find the most dreamy European beaches, no wonder that the cream of Europe anchors itself in the prestigious area on summer days. Costa Smeralda. In addition to the beaches and unspoiled nature, the attractions also include exceptional cuisine, with an excellent selection of local wines and cheeses, as well as delicious pasta and cakes.
How much is a ticket to Sardinia?
You can fly from Venice to Caligara with Wizzair for as little as ten euros.
Accommodation in Sardinia
Teku Sardinia Boutique Hotel
In the small town of Bari Sardo, there is a nice accommodation with a bar, a common area for socializing and a garden where you can sit as you please. Family rooms are also available within the property, and in the mornings you are spoiled with a continental or buffet breakfast.
Apulia
One of Italy's most famous regions has a lot to offer. Its beauty is manifested in ancient towns with a rich history, extravagant churches of European architectural masters and beautiful nature. The latter can be admired in the abundance of olive trees and the turquoise blue sea, and the landscape with its wealth bears witness to long-standing cultural heritage and art.
It is the Apulian cities that are the most prominent, since Lecce, which even the title of southern Florence, to the sunny one, clings to Salento, the ancient forests of Umbria to the area overgrown with fruit Valle d'Itria. The culinary offer of Apulia also belongs to the very top of Italy, and meals washed down with an excellent drop will be the highlight of your trip.
How much is a ticket to Puglia?
Return tickets with Ryanair (Bari) from Venice can be found for as little as 20 euros.
Accommodation in Puglia
Borgoterra
In the heart of Salentino, there is an interesting accommodation with a rustic interior that tells the story of the old days. Housed in a 15th-century building, the property offers apartments and rooms, all with stone walls, private balconies and small gardens.
Sicily
The magnificent island, located in the south of the Italian boot, has been attracting visitors for thousands of years with its diversity and cultural treasures. Sicily was praised by the greatest from Homer to Virgil, and it was conquered by many ancient cultures, from the Phoenicians to the Romans and Greeks. The rugged landscape of Sicily offers everything from rolling smoke Etna, to brilliant Golfo di Castellammare.
This mixture of volcano, sea and mountain peaks makes Sicily so popular among sports enthusiasts. Hiking trails lead in the heart of the mountains and along the coast, past volcanic landscapes and fragrant pastures. If you are attracted to art, Sicily will spoil you with its extraordinary architecture, which is a mixture of Byzantine, Arab and Norman cultures. Even gourmets will find their safe harbor here. Among the wonderful flavors of the sea, pistachios and ricotta.
How much is a ticket to Sicily?
Return tickets with Wizzair from Venice can be found for as little as 20 euros.
Accommodation in Sicily
Tramonto Ibleo Resort
Just a few minutes away from the beach in Avola, you will find the modern accommodation Tramonto Ibleo Resort with a large outdoor pool and tastefully furnished rooms. Guests can relax in the green garden, and in the morning they spoil you with a delicious breakfast.
