The city of Trapani in Sicily extends between the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Mediterranean Sea to the extreme point where the Torre di Ligny stands. The name "Trapani" derives from the Greek word drepanon (sickle) and takes its cue from its elongated sickle-shaped shape. Legend has ...

  One of our writers takes us on a tour of the magnificent city of Cagliari in Sardinia! Let's find out what to see in Cagliari! Just a few weeks ago I had the chance to visit Cagliari. The harbor and the blue sea will take your breath ...

   51  years of the Barcolana, coined "the largest sailing race in the world", returns to Trieste from October 2nd through 13th, 2019.©barcolana.it History of the Barcolana The Barcolana began in 1969, and since, has been named the "the largest sailing race in the world" by the ...

   For many, summer holidays are already fading away as a not-so-distant memory. But, for those of you that still may be trying to plan your holiday in September, we've got some fabulous last-minute September 2019 holiday offers for you throughout Italy!Dooid's Last Minute September 2019 ...

   Today, we'll introduce you to three unusual things to do in Naples. Everyone knows that Naples is the city of pizza, of music, and of interesting, colorful alleys and vias that you won't find anywhere else. Don't expect for a moment that you'll be able to ...

   Salento is a sub-region of Puglia and includes the provinces of Lecce, part of Brindisi and Taranto. Among the wonders of Salento, set among the tuffo (tuff) rocks overlooking the sea, stands one of the most beautiful natural pools in the world. The Grotta della Poesia ...

   The best way to learn about a new place is to experience it first hand. Who better than someone who has lived there to convey those powerful emotions that only traveling can provide. When the place in discussion is Capri, well, there is a lot ...

   Off the coast of Olbia, Sardinia an island rises out of the sea: Tavolara. At about 560 m above sea level, this island formation made of limestone and granite is also a protected marine area. Let's find out the details! Marine Protected Area of Tavolara- Punta ...

   If you're in Italy during the Ferragosto holiday and looking for a way to celebrate in true Italian style, then you're in the right place! Here's a comprehensive list of events, festivals and parties for this national holiday! No matter what area you're visiting in ...

   Let's discover another heavenly stretch of the Italian coast. The Costa Viola (purple coast) is a stretch of coastline in southern Calabria that mainly includes the province of Reggio Calabria. It extends for about 35 km along the Tyrrhenian Sea running almost parallel to the ...