Holiday homes & rentals in Italy

Italy offers plenty of notable beaches for summer holidays where families can soak up the sun and have fun in the Mediterranean sunshine. It's renowned for its cultural and historic attractions, but its best beach resorts are also comparable to those of the Spanish and French rivieras.

The Mediterranean island of Sardinia includes some of Italy’s foremost resorts for family beach holidays. There, visitors can catch some sun at the Cala Goloritzé, which is one of the most scenic beaches in Italy set alongside limestone cliffs and clear turquoise ocean. Chia’s Su Porto beach is ideal for families as it offers water sports activities such as surfing, windsurfing, and paddle boating within shallow waters.

Aside from Sardinia’s beaches, families can have loads of fun at Sardinia’s Aquadream water park. Here, you can slide down the Max3, Super Hill, and Dream Hill water slides. At Sardinia’s Eden Beach, visitors can check out the Water Paradise park that includes some large water slides and pools.

Caribe Bay is one of Italy’s foremost water parks at Li Jesolo. That is one of the few water parks that includes its very own beach! Soak up the sun and sand and go swimming at Caribe Bay’s artificial Shark Bay beach, which is almost like the Caribbean in Italy.

The Italian Riviera along Italy’s northwest coast also includes some fine beaches for family holidays. Tre Ponti, at San Remo, and Ventimiglia’s Calandre Beach are two scenic beaches along the Italian Riviera with golden sands. Monterosso’s La Spiaggia del Gigante is another of the foremost Italian Riviera beaches that provides water sport rentals for paddle boats, snorkelling, kayaks, etc.

It would be impossible to list all of Italy’s “best” attractions - there are simply too many. After all, this is a country with thousands of years of culture under its belt, with ancient ruins and some of the best art and natural scenery found anywhere in Europe. When we talk about the best sites in Italy, we’re really talking about some of the best sites in the world - and when you book a holiday villa in Italy, you'll have them all at your doorstep.

Vatican City may technically be its own country, but for all intents and purposes, it’s in Italy. St. Peter’s Basilica, the 16th-17th century church, is the highlight. This iconic structure is the most important building of the Catholic church and is bound to take your breath away. You can go inside and even visit the top, which offers sublime views of the sprawling city below.

Next on the list is Venice, the iconic water city that is one of Italy's most beautiful and historically interesting places destinations. Take a gondola ride if you wish, but just looking around this dreamlike city is a joy.

Lake Como, also in the north of Italy, offers a very different experience. This magnificent lake is bordered by stunning mountains and surrounde by small, pleasant villages that feature traditional, independent stores, delicious food, and beautiful villas owned by the rich and famous.

Finally, no visit to central Italy is complete without visiting the ruins of Rome. The Colosseum, which is nearly 2,000 years old, is the most famous attraction, while the nearby ruins of the Roman Forum offer unique insight into an age when philosophers and intellectuals congregated to discuss ideas that would illuminate the world. These are just two of the city's many outstanding attractions, which also include the Pantheon (dating back to 125 AD) and the famous Trevi Fountain.

Making a destination shortlist for a trip to Italy isn't easy. To explore the culture, visit the main cities of Rome, Venice, Florence, and Naples. In Rome, discover ancient archaeological sites and be enchanted by Vatican City, and in Venice, relax on beautiful palazzos overlooking canals. Florence is known as the cradle of the Renaissance, and Naples is elegant and cheerful at the same time.

Nature lovers are also spoilt for choice. The Alps offer not only breathtaking scenery, but also top-notch skiing facilities. Madonna di Campiglio in the northeast is a major ski resort with amazing slopes and excellent restaurants.

In summer, you can head to the Amalfi Coast or one of Italy’s pretty lakes. Lake Garda, Lake Como, and Lake Maggiore are favoured among travellers as they feature well-equipped beaches and are close to major points of interest.

If you prefer the countryside, nothing beats the chic and relaxed feel of a holiday villa in Tuscany, surrounded by green hills and vineyards producing some of the best wines in the world.

1. Colosseum

With the in Rome admire you with the vacation in the vacation home in Italy one of the miracles of the antiquity. In the 79 A.D. built rotunda, up to 50,000 spectators watched spectacular gladiator fights for centuries.

2. St. Peter's Basilica

Also in Rome, explore the largest basilica in the world: the 137m long St. Peter's Basilica is known for its 800 columns, the magnificent tiaras and liturgical vestments, and the impressive grottoes. In the mystical crypt, 23 popes are buried. Also worthwhile is a climb into the dome, which was designed by the world-famous artist Michelangelo.

3. Doge's Palace

The lagoon city of Venice exudes romantic flair with its countless canals. One of the architectural jewels, the Doge's Palace, dates back to the 14th Jhd. Today, the building with an arcade on the first floor houses the interesting Museum of Modern Art.

4. Florence Cathedral

As a world city of the Renaissance, Florence takes you on an exciting journey through history. Among the most impressive sacred buildings in Italy is the cathedral. You can see the 340 feet high dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi from far away. On the famous 43,000 sft ceiling fresco you will discover scenes from the "Last Judgment".

5. Pompeii near Naples

You will get a lasting impression of life in ancient Rome in the buried city of Pompeii near Naples. The mighty lava masses that covered the thermal baths, civic buildings and public buildings during an eruption of Mount Vesuvius made for excellent preservation.