If you want to explore places rich in history or relax, do not miss these Trips out of town with Italian destinations.
Winter opens the cold and leads to a routine that can be broken by visiting some exceptional places.
A trip out of town to a place full of treasures to explore or a relaxing weekend can regenerate and make the arrival of winter enjoyable. Here are the best Italian winter destinations!
Dolomites
Who wonders where to go for a weekend in Italy can consider Selva di Cadore, a tourist resort in the province of Belluno that is located in the heart of the Dolomites and attracts many tourists both in summer and in winter.
You can admire the colors of the mountain landscapes by taking a walk or an excursion; go mountain-biking; organize a cultural itinerary between the hamlets of Selva, Santa Fosca and Pescul; relax in an alpine refuge.
Val di Non
The Val di Non is a territory where nature is the master and allows you to relax among breathtaking landscapes, enchanting castles and charming villages. Among the must-see destinations in winter is Lake Tovel.
This lake is located in the Adamello-Brenta Natural Park and is famous for the foliage effect of the vegetation that is reflected in the crystal clear waters. It’s like standing in front of a painting.
Wedge
The province of Cuneo is a particularly popular destination in winter because you can tickle the senses participating in one of the events dedicated to the precious truffle.
It is the answer to those who want suggestions on where to go because it allows you to explore the nature of the territory, from the hills of the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato and the peaks of Monviso.
Nature also amazes those who prefer to stay in the flat part of the territory thanks to the various rivers that cross it, first of all the Po, the Tanaro and the Bormida.
Not only gastronomy and nature. Culture lovers can immerse themselves in the Savoy residences, archaeological sites and castles.
Cremona
Among the best ideas for weekends and autumn outings in the name of nature, culture or relaxation there is also the province of Cremona.
The city of Cremona is famous for the testimonies of the medieval and Renaissance period, the workshops of artisans and violin making.
The province is perfect for those who love cycling because it is rich in routes and cycling routes that allow you to travel along the rivers and linear series of poplars.
Cinque Terre
The Cinque Terre are magical places made of fishing villages located along the Mediterranean coast: Vernazza, Monterosso al Mare, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore.
They are ideal cities to visit because they are surrounded by a breathtaking contrast between the sea and the valleys.
You can explore the beauty of the Cinque Terre along the internal and coastal paths that connect the towns, such as the Sentiero Azzurro, the Alta Via delle Cinque Terre and the Strada dei Santuari.
Maremma
The southern part of the Maremma (almost on the border with Lazio) is rich in countryside that offers a charming landscape, many interesting villages and structures to relax.
The inland countryside is tinged with the colors of autumn while the villages (such as Sovana, Sorano and Pitigliano) that meet offer fascinating landscapes.
For those looking for relaxation there are the thermal baths of Saturnia (swimming pool for private use, complex for a fee or free admission to the waters of the Mill Falls)This is a spa town not far from Grosseto where the warm and healing waters promise to regenerate body and mind.
Marmore Falls
Umbria is a land to explore, but the Marmore Falls is the perfect destination to visit in autumn. Why? The foliage is amazing.
In autumn, in fact, this waterfall among the highest in Europe presents a show of vivid and evocative autumn colors.
You can take one of the paths inside the Park to better admire the foliage effect and the spectacular panorama.
Pompeii
It is one of the most popular Italian destinations for tourists from all over the world and can be visited in just one day: we are talking about the Archaeological Park of Pompeii.
The remains of the Ancient Pompeii show the culture, art and everyday life of an ancient civilization very alive at a cultural and commercial level.
In the Archaeological Park you are immersed in the charm of civil and private buildings, monuments, temples, theatres, paintings and sculptures and silhouettes of those who tried to escape from the lapilli and ashes generated by the eruption of Vesuvius seventy-nine after Christ.
Altamura
We are used to think of Puglia only during the summer holidays, and yet the “heel” of the Boot boasts a hinterland to discover. Altamura is a pearl not to be missed.
This city in the province of Bari is very close to Matera and extends largely in the Alta Murgia National Park.
It is known for its churches, the discovery of the Homo of Neanderthal, the Claustri, the Ethnographic Museum of Alta Murgia, the Pulo and the excellent products (DOP bread and IGP lentil).
Crotone
The city of Crotone and its province offer a lot in winter, conquering even the lovers of the sea (and summer).
For example, Capo Colonna boasts an archaeological area rich in evidence of ancient Greece in the West while in Capo Rizzuto you can see a castle placed on a sort of islet.
Not just attractions. The territory also allows you to explore many natural areas by trekking and hiking on foot or mountain biking.
Copertina: toninghof