Toscana

This particularly popular region of Italy contains a number of foreigners who like to experience La Dolce Vita on a more permanent basis in quaint farmhouses.

The beautiful vineyards, countryside and charming towns and village make this an enchanting area to visit.

The capital of the region, Florence sets the cultural standard high whilst smaller towns such as Pisa with its famous leaning tower and Lucca also do not disappoint.

Marches

Centrally located with the Adriatic Sea to the East, this region has become touristier over the years.

With rugged scenery, attractive beaches and rustic towns this region has a lot to offer the visitor.

Ancona, a port town, is the capital of the region and is famous for its seafood, reputedly some of the best in Italy. Another town Urbino is attractive for those wanting to make a pilgrimage to Raphael’s birthplace and Pesaro, a seaside resort is known for its lovely beaches.

Lazio

Also known as Latium, this region is home to the capital of the country, Rome. Apart from the obvious attractions of this great city, the region also contains smaller towns of interest with their own rustic mountain settings and medieval ruins.

Castelli Romani, are the hill towns to the south east of Rome where wine is produced and great villas and palaces were built.

Lake Posta Fibreno is also a popular spot due its floating island nature reserve and underground caves.

Umbria

One of the smaller regions, this landlocked area consists of beautiful woodlands, rolling hills interspaced with rivers and streams.

Less known than it’s neighbour, Tuscany, affords it a more untouched and unspoilt atmosphere to its visitors.

The towns of the region contain a lot of history and culture with Perugia, the capital of the region, known for its archaeological museums and art.