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Berceto: Discover the Hidden Gem of Italian Apennines
In autumn for gathering the excellent and widespread porcini mushrooms, in winter for snowshoeing, and evenings in front of the fireplace enjoying the delicacies of the Apennines. In summer to enjoy cool tranquility between mountain and sea, and in spring to marvel at the colors of nature and follow the Via Francigena‘s stages. Berceto is […]
Continue readingTwo examples of community-based tourism in Italy
In the beautiful setting of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, in a rural and rich in history setting, there are two of the best examples of the Italian community-based tourism, a new way to offer hospitality, which recovers its ancient meaning and aims at sustainable development of the territory, in full compliance with environment and traditions. Let’s find them […]
Continue readingTuscan-Emilian Apennine UNESCO: 6 Green Locations Not to Miss
If you dream of a nature getaway, the Tuscan-Emilian Apennine is the perfect destination for you. We suggest 6 unmissable green places to discover the natural beauties of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, away from everyday stress. In June 2015, the Tuscan-Emilian Apennine received the prestigious UNESCO status of Man and Biosphere Reserve. The Reserve is in the […]
Continue readingTuscan-Emilian Appennines: green itinerary towards the top of Mount Acuto
Last June 9th, the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines has become part of the World Network of reserves “Man and Biosphere” Mab UNESCO. Walking through its woods will instantly make you realize the reason why. The paths drawn among the dense trees, the unexpected views, the long stretches of blueberries and blackberries, the streams of fairy tales, make […]
Continue readingRiviera e Borghi degli Angeli: in Calabria, the Slow Tourism that will surprise you
Calabria holds a little known naturalistic and cultural jewel: “Riviera e Borghi degli Angeli”. We want to tell you about it, to help you choose a slow but purely authentic touristic experience. Did you know that 2019 has been declared slow tourism year? Yes, it has. If this kind of travel is always a good […]
Continue readingLigurian Mountains High Route: exploring Liguria from above
The sea, the mountains, tasty food, nature and dynamic experiences. Liguria offers anything a traveller could look for. We invite you to discover it from above, through a breathtaking and ancient path: the Ligurian Mountains High Route. From one border of the region to the other, to find out the most secret corners of it. […]
Continue readingResponsible tourism, a new challenge: travel and enjoy, but with respect
Responsibile tourism is a new challenge. To travel in responsible way promotes the local culture and natural environment, and at the same time gives us unique, different experiences. We all think about doing something different when holidays are coming. We search splendid landscapes and corners of nature to access without difficulty without a vehicle. There […]
Continue readingThe Alta via dei Parchi hike: the green adventure in the northern Apennines is ready!
What could be better than slow, sustainable and close-to-home tourism? Doing it while you’re discovering beautiful Italian Appennines! This year It.a.cà, the Festival about sustainable tourism, starts this way… and the green adventure is guaranteed! Learning sustainability by travelling The sustainable tourism Festival, now in its sixth edition, will start on May 30th in the […]
Continue reading5 videos will make you travel Italy now
From the glaciers of the Alps, to the friendly Basilicata region, from the peaks of the Dolomites to the crystal sea of Liguria, crossing the Emilian Apennines, 5 short videos that will make you travel now! We start from the Matterhorn, one of the mountains, which, with its geometry and grandeur, has always fascinated artists […]
Continue readingThe Apennines to be saved: 3 stories about “super farmers” in Italy
You must have got lost in the green Apennines, and happened to find out an old village set like a gemstone in the mountains, no matter if you were in Umbria, Marche or Emilia. You must have had the impression of one of those places where time and space have stopped, the ideal place to […]
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