This seasonal lake located in a plain of the Sirente masiff in the Sirente-Velino regional park, Abruzzo is certainly off-the-beaten track. Spring is the best time to admire it as it is full of rain water reflecting the blue sky and the grass around it is green. In summer the lake looks more like a large dirty …
Spring has arrived to Italy! Brown bears are out of their dens roaming in search of food and some lucky hikers manage to see the brown giant from a safe distance. This photo was published today on one of my favourite websites Paesaggi d’Abruzzo. There are about 40 marsican brown bears living in the Abruzzo National …
Florence is a great destination not only for art and architecture lovers. There are also many fantastic nature walks around the city. The province of Florence has just launched a new website with detailed descriptions of 60 itineraries in 15 protected areas. The walks are listed in different categories: on foot, on horseback, on bicycle, as …
On a windy grey day I arrived to Castrovalva, a tiny old village in the province of l’Aquila in Abruzzo. It has been precariously perched on a steep cliff at 820 metres above the sea level for many centuries. The first mention of the fortified village is dated back to the 11th century. About 400 …
The management company Roma Barche has suspended indefinitely tourist cruises along the Tiber explaining their decision by the polluted condition of the river. The spokesperson for the company said “it was too ashamed to show tourists the Tiber in its current state of abandonment”, reports Wantedinrome.com. The problem is not new. Here is an example of a … Continue reading »
This year Liguria is again on the top of the list with 20 Blue Flag beaches, the eco-label awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). This year there are 248 quality seaside locations in Italy, with two new compared to 2012. Liguria is followed by Marche and Tuscany with 18 and 17 Blue Flag beaches … Continue reading »
Want to spend a relaxing green holiday in a sustainable community in Italy? Visit the XVth century hamlet of Monestevole, Umbria that was transformes into an eco-retreat where like-minded people can learn about sustainability and get their hands dirty, while at the same time enjoying the traditional Umbrian cuisine and culture of farmers, horse-lovers, artisans … Continue reading »
There are not many dolphin watching tours in Italy which is a shame as the waters of this Mediterranean country offer numerous opportunities. Here is my list of the best places for watching the beautiful playful marine mammals: 1. The Ligurian Sea has one of the highest concentrations of whales and dolphins in the entire … Continue reading »
I came to Pietrabbondante, a village in the region of Molise, not knowing that on the top of the huge bare rock above the village I will find one the best panoramic views in Italy. From there I saw the green hills and mountains stretching as far as my eye could see. Tiny terracotta-coloured dots … Continue reading »
Planning a responsible holiday in Italy? Naturally, apart from sightseeing and trekking Italy is known for its good slow food. The number of restaurants that serve dishes made with local ingredients are growing. Some of them are more expensive than others but a good meal is almost always guaranteed. Here you will find a list of … Continue reading »
I love this video showing a busy woodpecker feeding its little ones in the woods of the Simbruini Mountains Park, near Rome. The Simbruini Mountains Regional Park is situated in the province of Rome (the Simbruini Mountains are often called ‘Rome’s Alps’) and is easy to reach by car, bus or train. There are regular CO.TRA.L … Continue reading »
