Discover Italy: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You

Italy is a country of Southern-Europe, with a peninsula extending to the Mediterranean Sea. With its combination of ancient history, colossal architecture, delicious cuisine and Renaissance art, Italy never fails to seduce travelers. Rome, Florence and Venice are the classic triad for a first glimpse into a country that certainly deserves many visits. For outdoor lovers, the country boasts a myriad of natural wonders that range from the imposing peaks of the Italian Alps and the Dolomites, to the bucolic countryside and rural valleys of Tuscany. Add a mesmerizing coastline and paradise islands to the list and you’ll get an unforgettable travel adventure!

The stunning Dolomites

The Dolomites stretch over Belluno, Trento and South Tyrol, in northeastern Italy. Jagged peaks, towers and imposing limestone walls make them one of the most dramatic and beautiful mountain ranges in the world. A paradise for climbers and hikers, the area also features the world’s largest ski resort: Dolomiti Superski.

The Italian coastline

The Italian peninsula is surrounded by different seas, drawing an extensive and spectacular coastline. Highlights include Cinque Terre ‒a group of five coastal villages by the Ligurian sea‒, the Amalfi Coast and the Mediterranean islands of Sicily and Sardinia. Turquoise seas, picturesque towns, great hiking options and the best seafood to enjoy.

World-class cuisine

The land of pasta, pizza, parmigiano cheese and irresistible gelato: a visit to Italy is after all a culinary experience. Italian cuisine is all about simplicity and the use of few top-quality ingredients. Make sure to visit Tuscany, a premier wine region in the country. Other foodie destinations include the cities of Parma and Naples.

In the north of Italy (Alps and Apennines) winters are typically very cold, while summers are very hot and humid. Central Italy boasts a mild weather. The south of the country and the islands have a Mediterranean weather: quite hot and dry during summer but with pleasant temperatures in winter.

A huge number of airlines from all around the world fly to Italy’s major cities (Roma, Milan, Venice). Italy is well-connected with many European cities by train or bus. If you are heading to the Italian Alps, a good choice is to reach Milan, Turin or Geneva (Switzerland). For the Dolomites, your best choices are flying to Venice, Verona or Innsbruck (Austria).

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you may want to avoid July and August, when places get overcrowded, expensive and weather is too hot. For hiking, climbing and mountaineering, spring (April-June) and fall (September-October) are your best bet. For skiing, the season runs from December to late April (March is a good time to find lower prices).