Tuscany is considered to be the cradle of Renaissance art, the heart of Italian literature and the land of some of the best wines in the world. The region borders with Liguria, Emilia Romagna, Marche, Umbria and Lazio. Tuscany is crossed by major mountainous chains, but it also has a few fertile plains and more…
Part One: Tuscany Capalbio (Grosseto) Capalbio is a small village which is known as The Little Athens. It is located on the coast in the province of Grosseto, Tuscany. Capalbio is the southernmost village in Tuscany, and it is completely surrounded by nature. The great walls protect the compact centre of this small village, as…
Along Italy’s 7,456 kilometers long coastline there are various amazing seaside resorts; a ranking of the most beautiful places is definitely not easy as they are extremely different: some have large stretches of white sand, others pebble beaches with crystal clear shallow water and others are isolated bays nestled among the rocks. Some seaside resorts…
Italy has enjoyed a passionate following from overseas visitors for centuries, from those visiting to non-residents thinking of retiring in the country. Italy is appreciated for the huge variety of landscapes that it offers: wonderful beaches, high mountains, ancient cities, not to talk about the culture of food and wine known throughout. That’s why a…