Perfetto, Benissimo, Amore ... What comes to mind when you hear these words? Of course, Italy. Peninsula, which has an interesting form in the form of a boot and rich in its thousand-year history. Italy can cause delight and surprise, admiration and light sadness. Warm sea, ski resorts, mass of architecture and history memos, narrow streets with temperamental people and much more awaits you here. Want to know more?
Climate Italy
Peninsula, washed by four seas, is characterized by the Mediterranean climate. The country is divided into three parts, each of which has distinctive climatic features. The north is inherent moderately hot summer (+ 22 ° C to + 24 ° C) and cold winter. The south of the country is characterized by a sultry summer period with dry winds. Temperature here can reach the mark up to + 35 ° C. On the islands almost all year round warmth. In the summer, the highway mark is an average of + 26 ° C, winter is also warm, it happens about + 10 ° C, and the snow falls rarely. The exceptions are the highland districts of the Alps, where the snow lies all year round at an altitude of 1500 m.
Resorts and cities of Italy
Italy offers tourists entertainment for every taste, with all year round: in summer - beaches with warm sea, in winter - ski resorts. For people who appreciate art, Italy is a number one country for excursions. After all, there are a huge number of attractions. Different cities are customary to endow a certain status for the ease of perception. For example, there are cities of history, and there are city arts. Just say that 80% of the historic sights of Europe are located here. Consider closer than it can surprise Italy of its guests.
Ski resorts
Winter Italy opens its doors to lovers admire the snow-capped Alps, skiing or sleigh pulled by dogs. Rest does not come cheap, as well as other local resorts, but also the infrastructure of the resorts. In addition to the ideal trails for skiing, offers excellent hotels, cafes, restaurants, courteous staff. Ski resorts are only six:
- Dolomites;
- Trento;
- Brenta group;
- Susa Valley;
- Val d'Aosta;
- Alta Valtellina.
The atmosphere of winter holidays can be diluted or disco chic carnival, attended by celebrities with a great name.
Beach resorts
The coast of the peninsula has a line length of several thousand kilometers. The country was created in order to bask in the sun and swim in the warm sea. resorts here in abundance:
- Adriatic represented mainly by rocks and caves, and the intact natural landscapes;
- Venetian Riviera with its well-kept beaches, which is characterized by warm sea through shallow water;
- coast of Campania, which is adjacent to the volcano Vesuvius;
- Amalfi Coast, famous for the sun and serenity;
- Ligurian coast with a lot of expensive and luxurious hotels, as well as pay beaches;
- Tuscan Riviera, which presupposes the existence of wealthy tourists, as the resort is very expensive and prestigious;
- Tyrrhenian coast with the magnificent scenery of the mountains in the background;
- Riviera Lazio with the purest waters of the sea and small quiet towns.
Apart from these places, there is also the island: Sicily, Capri, Ischia, Sardinia and Elba. Each island has its own characteristics. Ischia is the largest Italian islands and is famous for its thermal parks. Capri - insanely beautiful island, where there are two towns: Capri and Anacapri. Elba known therapeutic spa. Sardinia - a place where tourists prefer to travel on foot and lovers of boating. Most of the territory occupied by Sardinian nature reserves. Sicily - an island that many associate with the Mafia. In fact you will not find in broad daylight on the street mafia, but you can easily see narrow streets with houses, balconies that almost touch each other. Life on the balconies here, we can say in full swing. Neighbors were talking with balconies, some watching the movement.
thermal spas
Italy is famous not only to the resorts for unforgettable vacation, but also in places where you can fix your health. Thanks to healing sources, a lot of sanatoriums appeared here, where to rush out of different parts of the world. The presence of thermal healing waters is due to the geological characteristics of the country. The fact is that Italy stands on a variety of underground volcanoes. As a result, there are many underground channels with hot and cold waters. North Italy specializes in mud, and the south of the country is characterized by water with a high content of iodine, chlorine, bromine. People from all over the world go here to get rid of:
- problems with cardiovascular system;
- diseases of the kidneys and liver;
- diseases of the respiratory system;
- disorders of the gastrointestinal tract;
- gynecological diseases;
- skin diseases.
The best medicinal resort for children is the ischian island. The most popular healing resorts are: FiUji, Montecatini Terme, Bormio, Abano Terme, Chiangian-Terme. The cost of the course of therapeutic procedures will cost averaged several thousand euros. The price depends on the stipulated procedure package.
The most popular cities of Italy
In addition to the beaches and resorts, it is worth identifying cities that are historical heritage, rich in ancient architecture and are famous for art, and are also the center of modern world fashion. The most popular cities of Italy:
- Rome;
- Venice;
- Milan;
- Florence;
- Pisa;
- Naples;
- Salerno.
Milan Known for his football clubs, but also is a leader in the number of expensive boutiques. Milan is the capital of fashion, where a couple of times a year, well-known designers show their collections and determine the trends of the upcoming season. Rome - City-history, eternal city. There are so many monuments and attractions that they are represented by tourists in historical periods, in order not to confuse people. Florence is the birthplace of such famous artists, like Dante Aligiery, Giovanno Boccaccho. Venice can strike with its gondolars who are slowly transporting tourists through the streets. Each city in Italy has its own atmosphere, but unites them that it is impossible to take a step here, without stepping on a significant historical or cultural place.
The main sights of Italy
As already mentioned above, the sights here are a great set. We collected the main of them so that you are not confused and could attend significant places:
- Vesuviy volcano - volcano, which once destroyed the city of Pompei. Today, the volcano sleeps, but Grozny affects his grandeur and inspires.
- The Colosseum is the main monument of the ancient Rome, the amphitheater, the symbol of the grandeur and the power of the Roman Empire.
- Chinkwe Terre is five lands of Italy, which are a national park. This is the cleanest area of \u200b\u200bthe country with multi-colored cities. Traveling on cars is prohibited, entry is allowed only on environmental buses.
- The Valley of the Temples of Sicily is the place of archaeological excavations, on which the remains of the oldest temples are preserved.
- Caves Sassi Di Matera - a city carved right from the rocks. It is a dwelling of past centuries, a real labyrinth of the caves.
- Vatican - access to the Vatican is possible only through Rome, although this is a separate state. This is a spiritual treasury and center of Catholics.
Kitchen Italy
Italian cuisine is popular all over the world. Some tourists say that it is best to spend money in Italy for food, as these gourmets will come up with the right gourmet. The most traditional Italian dishes are pizza and pasta. Italian food is distinguished by an unsurpassed taste, the authenticity of which is difficult to repeat the culins somewhere in another country. The main role is played by freshness of products that are grown in this area. These are vegetables, and fruits, and many natural fresh seasonings (basil, rosemary, pepper), seafood, cheeses, natural wines. A variety of products and their freshness allow you to create real culinary masterpieces. Among the popular dishes, many are known to us not to obey: Risotto, Lazagania, Carpaccio, Fritatat, Tiramisu, and, of course, pizza and spaghetti with sauce (paste). As we say that every mistress has its own soup recipe, and each Italian has its own recipe paste. From strong alcoholic beverages, lemoncello is especially famous (a liqueur that insists on lemon peel).
Italy is so diverse and interesting, you can talk about it for hours. It combines the art of painting and beach holidays, mountains and green landscapes, smiling people and sophisticated kitchen, the most presentable resorts and medicinal sanatoriums. It seems that tourists are waiting in this place, carefully prepare for the arrival of the guests and make everything to stay at a decent level.