When the name of Italy comes up in conversation, people automatically start thinking of pizza
and pasta and museums.
However, there is a lot more than this place has to offer for you.
If Italy is on your bucket list this summer, we suggest you gear up to have the time of
your life as we guide you through the top 6 Italian landscapes out there.
This place has a lot to offer to you, from the mesmerizing beauty of the stunning alpine
borders to the rock formations and coastline.
Keep on watching to take a look and learn a bit about the six most beautiful landscapes
in all of Italy.
Make sure to stick around till the end if you don’t want to miss out on the action.
Val d’orcia
Are you thinking of visiting Italy?
You can’t possibly ignore the wonders that Val d’orcia has hidden away from you.
From roads with the most beautiful cypress trees lined up to medieval castles that are
the pride of Italy, magnificent vineyards, tiny ancient villages.
Gravies of olives, to lonely homesteads, and a lot more!
This place is the epitome of beauty, peace, and comfort; all rolled in one.
At Val d’orcia, you will find yourself in a vast valley full of rich greenery all around
you.
This greenery s further accentuated by the Orcia river.
This place has been admired by people worldwide for years now, and UNESCO understands its
importance.
This is why UNESCO protects Val d’orcia as a World Heritage Site.
There are tons of beautiful towns in here, such as the famous Pienza.
Known as the ‘Ideal City,’ this is one tiny town you should add to your list.
You can also go around in Val d’orcia, visiting the museums, some of the ancient medieval
castles and the abbeys.
With tons of food and wine available in this region, maybe you’d like to satisfy your
stomach as well.
The famous cheese of Pienza “pecorino” can be found here and other stunningly tasting
mushrooms, truffles, and wines as well.
This is the place where you can get some genuine extra virgin olive oil, delicious chestnuts,
wild boar, and tons of other heavenly wonders.
Make sure to get a glimpse of the golden what fields.
Inspiring tons of Renaissance painters, Val d’orcia has views that are bound to leave
you stunned as well.
Lake Garda
In the northern region of Italy, there is another wonder waiting for you.
As locals call it, Lago di Garda or Lake Garda is a vast lake that stretches to around 32
miles.
The entire Lake Garda area covers about one hundred and forty-three square miles.
With such a vast area covered, this lake is the biggest freshwater lake in all of Italy.
The best thing about Lake Garda for us is that there are tons of good things about it.
It has the scenery, it has the villages, it has beaches, and it has tons of islands and
towns if you are looking for some hustle-bustle.
This way, whatever your preference is while traveling, you will get it once you visit
Lake Garda.
The stunningly clear waters of the lake are surrounded by huge mountains, giving you views
that you will remember forever.
Like we mentioned, as you further venture into the area, you will find tons of pristine
beaches and tiny villages where you can get a sense of Italian life.
With picturesque towns nearby, you can grab a picture or two for your Instagram as well.
Are you a fan of history?
You don’t need to look any further.
The ancient islands near Lake Garda are as old as you can imagine, with many legends
about pirates and more.
For the adventurous lot among you, Lake Garda offers several sports and activities such
as windsurfing, sailing, kitesurfing, and surfing.
Make sure to bring your comfortable shoes for you are about to have the time of your
lives here.
Dolomites
Another place that is a must-see for you if you plan on touring Italy is the ever so famous
mountain range Dolomite.
Located in the northeast side of Italy, this place speaks for itself as it displays its
magic to the tourists.
Sure, the dolomites might look a bit old to you but keep in mind that this is one part
of Italy around a couple of hundred years long.
Keeping that in mind, wouldn’t you say it’s doing pretty well?
UNESCO protects the Dolomites mountain range as a world heritage site with all that history
and beauty.
Are you thinking that just gazing at the mountains and peaks might get boring?
Don’t you worry about it?
Here, you will find tons of beautiful and mesmerizing national parks, including the
famous Dolomiti d’Ampezzo Natural Park and the Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park as well.
If you are a fan of adventure, then we’re pretty sure this is one place you wouldn’t
want to miss out on your trip.
At the Dolomite Mountain Range, there is a lot that you can do there than gaze around
and relax.
Here you get the opportunity to live out all your outdoor adventure dreams but with a view.
With excellent trails, it is a famous spot for hikers.
It is beautiful in the summers, but you will experience the ski resort in all its luxury
and glory if you go during the winters.
Try to hike your way up and get some views of Italy from the Dolomites that you wouldn’t
be able to get from anywhere else in the region.
Cinque Terre
For all those looking to brighten up your instream with colorful and vibrant places
in Italy, make sure to head over to the Cinque Terre.
This is 6 miles long coastline, albeit it is a bit rugged, but this ruggedness of the
coast makes it unique and stunning.
Here the architecture will surprise you with its uniqueness no matter how many days you
plan on staying here.
At Cinque Terre, on this 6-mile-long coastline, you will find that around five villages are
entirely built on terraces.
These are carved and designed directly onto the rock.
As a result of this stunning artificial construction, there are not beautiful, looking houses that
look like they’re stacked on top of each other.
Remember that vibrance and color we were talking about earlier?
Well, here it is.
Each house on this 6-mile-long coastline is painted with bright blues, yellows, and red.
For hikers, it provides to be quite a fantastic trail as well.
Hikers can easily follow the tracks made by nature in these hillsides and explore the
area.
There are tons of fishing boats that you can see bobbing in the blue waters here and there.
Talk about a picturesque place, am I right?
Talk a walk through the pastel-hued houses in this area and enjoy the lack of crowd.
Here is the spot where you can sleepily spend away a few hours of your vacation without
getting hassled by crowds.
You can get in the local town spirit and explore the area like never before.
Amalfi Coast
Next up on our is the beautiful Amalfi Coast that UNESCO has awarded and protected because
of the beauty it presents in itself for the world.
While visiting a coastline might seem naïve on the surface, only those who have been to
Italy will be able to understand what a magnificent beauty this coastline is with the natural
landscapes that look unreal.
Once you are at this famous coastline, you can further take up your trip and visit Sorrento.
This town is the perfect place for you if you plan to taste some of the most outstanding
wines that Italy has to offer.
As you move along this beautiful coastline, you will get to take a glimpse at the mesmerizingly
picturesque town of Positano.
There is even the Amalfi town with its low-key vibes.
Make sure to have a car with you on this trip to enjoy the ride thoroughly.
While we’re talking about modes of transportation, you will also find boats available for your
ride.
These boat rides are the perfect trip for you and your partner as you navigate the romantic
and stunning island of Capri.
Here you can take a look at the Blue Grotto as well.
This is a vast sea cave that is filled with the most emerald blue light.
Mount Etna
To finish this list of the top Italian beautiful landscapes, we would like to add mount etna
to the list.
Located in Sicily, this is no ordinary peak.
Mount Etna is a volcano located in Sicily, where most of Italy’s active volcanoes are
situated.
That’s right!
Italy has volcanos for you as well.
The most surprising thing about this volcano is that it doesn’t matter whether you go
in summers or winters.
The peak will constantly be giving a dramatic and dark hue of smoke.
Even in winters, when the rest of the mountain is covered with snow, you will notice smoke
coming out of it from the top; that’s how hot it is.
However, don’t you worry?
The area is entirely safe, and the last eruption noted was in 2017.
The highest volcano in all of Europe, Mount Etna, is around eleven thousand feet high
and can be seen clearly from Catania, a small town.
Although we did mention that the volcano is active, the officials still have designed
activities around the volcano so that you can get your fair share of adventure.
There are cable rides to the top, and you can go higher up the mount through a jeep
as well.
We’re pretty sure this is one experience in all of Italy that is bound to give you
an adrenaline rush and get your heart beating as you get closer and closer to a live volcano!
And there you have its folks!
Those were the top 6 most stunning and mesmerizing Italian landscapes we have for you.
After hearing us talk about Mount Etna, there must have been an addition to your bucket
list.
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