Many tourists prefer island vacations,where you can relax from the hustle and bustle, merge with nature, basking in the warm sun. To realize your dreams, you can visit any small island of Italy. Here you can enjoy nature, climate, and recreation conditions. There are so-called island giants in this country. These include Sicily and Sardinia.
Homeland of the Italian Mafia - Sicily
Sicily is rich in antiquities.This is the largest island of Italy, which attracts tourists with lush vegetation, beautiful nature and comfortable beaches. Along with the Greek temples and the Roman amphitheaters, you can also see Arab mosques here.
Sardinia - an island of beaches
On this island, which is the secondsize, there is no industrial production. Therefore, it attracts tourists so much. Clean air, beautiful sandy beaches, blue waters. It is not deprived of historical sites.
For lovers of antiquities of interest are allIslands of Italy. The map of Europe clearly demonstrates how small islands are scattered around the Italian boot. These include Ischia. This island is very quiet and cozy. Here you can spend a terrific vacation away from civilization. Ischia is known for its thermal healing springs. But on the west side of the island is located the very popular island of Italy, Capri. It is famous for its grottoes. Tourists should certainly see the White, Blue and Green grottoes. They are called so for a reason. They really have unusual colors due to the passing through the sea water and the refracted rays of sunlight.
Aeolian Islands
This mythical name has a group of islands inTyrrhenian Sea. These islands are formed by the accumulation and solidification of volcanic rocks. There are two active volcanoes in the archipelago to this day. In addition, there are many thermal springs.
Islands of Liguria
These are three small islands that are included inUNESCO World Heritage List. The island of Tinno is famous for the fact that Saint Venius lived on it as a hermit. In the XII century, here, at the place of death of the saint, a temple was erected. The ruins of the monastery of the XI century are still preserved on the island.
Tinneto is the smallest island on which there is practically no vegetation, but there are traces of the presence of an ancient civilization.
You can get to Palmaria by boat or ferry. The island welcomes all beach lovers in a spacious bay.
Pontine Islands
The archipelago is named after the largest island,its member is Ponza. This island of Italy is known for its mountainous terrain. It has a volcanic origin. Especially it will appeal to lovers of diving. Grottoes and reefs, various rocks that can be seen in the depths of the sea, will not leave anyone indifferent. Here you can also be trained in diving in special schools of scuba diving. Ponza has a well-developed infrastructure: bars, restaurants, hotels. However, all the islands of Italy are famous for this, the rest on which always passes on the highest level.
