Many tourists prefer a vacation on the islands, where you can relax from the bustle, merge with nature, basking in the warm sun. To realize your dreams, you can visit some small island in Italy. Here, nature, climate, and leisure conditions are pleasing. 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 in Italy, which attracts tourists with lush vegetation, beautiful nature and convenient beaches. Along with Greek temples and Roman amphitheaters, you can see here Arab mosques.
Sardinia - island of beaches
On this island, which is the second largest, there is not a single industrial production. Therefore, he beckons tourists. Clean air, beautiful sandy beaches, blue waters. It is not without its historical sights.
For lovers of antiquities of interest are all the islands of Italy. The map of Europe clearly shows how small islands are scattered around the Italian boot. These include Ischia. This island is very quiet and comfortable. Here you can spend an amazing vacation away from civilization. Ischia is famous for its thermal healing springs. But on the western side of the island is located the very popular island of Italy, Capri. It is famous for its grottoes. Tourists should definitely see the White, Blue and Green Grottoes. They are named so for a reason. They really have unusual colors due to the passing through the sea water and the refracting rays of sunlight.
Aeolian Islands
This mythical name has a group of islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea. These islands are formed by the accumulation and solidification of volcanic rocks. There are two active volcanoes on the archipelago to this day . In addition, there are many thermal springs.
Islands of liguria
These are three small islands that are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Tinno Island is famous for the fact that Saint Venus lived on the hermit. In the XII century, here, on the site of the death of the saint, a temple was erected. The ruins of a monastery of the 11th 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 by ferry. The island meets all lovers of beach holidays with a spacious bay.
Pontian Islands
The archipelago is named after the largest island that is part of it - Ponza. This island of Italy is known for its mountainous terrain. It has a volcanic origin. Especially diving enthusiasts will like it. Grottoes and reefs, various rocks that can be seen in the depths of the sea, will not leave anyone indifferent. You can also get diving training in special diving schools . Ponza has a well-developed infrastructure: bars, restaurants, hotels. However, all the islands of Italy are famous for this, rest on which always passes on the highest level.