{"id":5274,"date":"2015-02-02T09:41:49","date_gmt":"2015-02-02T08:41:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.italygreentravel.com\/?p=5274"},"modified":"2016-01-09T09:36:32","modified_gmt":"2016-01-09T08:36:32","slug":"valentines-day-islands-romantic-escape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/valentines-day-islands-romantic-escape\/","title":{"rendered":"Valentine&#8217;s day: 5 islands for your romantic escape"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Valentine&#8217;s day: jump on a flight with your sweetheart and reach a faraway island in the middle of the ocean.<br \/>\nDifficult? Too expensive? Don&#8217;t have enough time?<br \/>\nCheck out our list of charming islands in Italy and plan your Valentine&#8217;s getaway:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-5274 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/valentines-day-islands-romantic-escape\/a-corner-of-the-small-island-of-torcello-venice-photography-by-trinchetto-via-flickr\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/02\/A-corner-of-the-small-island-of-Torcello-Venice-photography-by-Trinchetto-via-Flickr-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Torcello isle\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-5286\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-5286'>\n\t\t\t\tA corner of the small island of Torcello, Venice photography by Trinchetto via Flickr\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/valentines-day-islands-romantic-escape\/detail-of-the-columns-of-the-church-of-santa-fosca-in-torcello-venice-photography-by-damiam-entwiste-via-flickr\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/02\/Detail-of-the-columns-of-the-Church-of-Santa-Fosca-in-Torcello-Venice-photography-by-Damiam-Entwiste-via-Flickr-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Columns\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-5287\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-5287'>\n\t\t\t\tDetail of the columns of the Church of Santa Fosca in Torcello, Venice photography by Damiam Entwiste via Flickr\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/valentines-day-islands-romantic-escape\/one-of-the-many-waterways-crosisng-the-fileds-of-the-isle-of-torcello-photography-by-daniel-daranas-via-flickr\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/02\/One-of-the-many-waterways-crosisng-the-fileds-of-the-isle-of-Torcello-photography-by-Daniel-Daranas-via-Flickr-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"A track through the fields of Torcello\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-5282\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-5282'>\n\t\t\t\tOne of the many waterways crossing the fileds of the isle of Torcello photography by Daniel Daranas via Flickr\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2>Torcello, Venice (Veneto)<\/h2>\n<p>The most neglected of the three islands of the lagoon of Venice, the little isle of Torcello is actually the most charming one, though scarcely populated (the latest report of December 2014 counted 17 inhabitants on a territory measuring 0.44 km2).<br \/>\nThe few locals who live there are extremely jealous of their privacy, fiercely but discretely protecting their magic <strong>\u201cbuen retiro\u201d<\/strong>, wisely discouraging any noisy business activities. The only noise allowed is the chirping of the local birds flying in the azure sky and the muffled sound of boats sliding along the island\u2019s small channels and waterways.<br \/>\nWalking along the tracks that cross green fields and woods is the <strong>perfect activity for Valentine\u2019s Day<\/strong>: let your heart be driven by your feet and indulge in the admiration of the lagoon\u2019s colour and movement.<br \/>\n<strong>Highlight of the trip: <\/strong>pay a visit to the isle cathedral which stands at the very centre of Torcello and dates back to the Byzantinum period. Be spellbound by the sun filtering through the large window panes and the gold colours that the Byzantins loved to generously use in their buildings.<br \/>\nWhere to stay? <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/venezia\/bed-breakfast\/eco-bb-venice\" target=\"_blank\">ECO BB Venice<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-5274 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/valentines-day-islands-romantic-escape\/the-green-blue-lake-waters-surrounding-monteisola-the-perfect-place-for-a-romantic-escape-photography-by-r-grisa-via-flickr\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/02\/The-green-blue-lake-waters-surrounding-Monteisola-the-perfect-place-for-a-romantic-escape-photography-by-R.-Grisa-via-Flickr-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"The Monteisola island and the Lake of Iseo\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-5285\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-5285'>\n\t\t\t\tThe green blue lake waters surrounding Monteisola, the perfect place for a romantic escape photography by R. Grisa via Flickr\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/valentines-day-islands-romantic-escape\/monteisola-a-detail-of-the-embarcadero-by-josym-via-flickr\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/02\/Monteisola-a-detail-of-the-embarcadero-by-Josym-via-Flickr-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Embarcadero\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-5284\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-5284'>\n\t\t\t\tMonteisola, a detail of the embarcadero by Josym via Flickr\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/valentines-day-islands-romantic-escape\/the-rocca-tower-at-the-top-of-monteisola-photography-by-r-grisa-via-flickr\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/02\/The-Rocca-tower-at-the-top-of-Monteisola-photography-by-R.-Grisa-via-Flickr-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"The Rocca tower\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-5288\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-5288'>\n\t\t\t\tThe Rocca tower at the top of Monteisola, photography by R. Grisa via Flickr\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2>Monteisola, Lake of Iseo (Brescia, Lombardy)<\/h2>\n<p>W. Goethe would have quoted his famous line, \u201cDo you know the place where the lemon flowers bloom &#8230;and cars are not allowed?\u201d had he visited the Lake of Iseo today, rather than the Lake of Garda in the 18th century.<br \/>\n<strong>Monteisola, Italy\u2019s largest lake island<\/strong>, has banned the circulation of motor vehicles since the very first car appeared in the area. The locals get around by bicycle, small motorbikes or on foot, or they wait for the public shuttle that goes around the island. In Monteisola life passes quietly and smoothly and speed is not really something the locals care for.<br \/>\nThe name \u2018Monteisola\u2019 comes from the island\u2019s natural environment: a mountain in the middle of a lake.<br \/>\n<strong>A perfect Valentine\u2019s Day: <\/strong>hire a bike at the embarcadero of Peschiera Maraglio, the largest town on the island, and follow the coastal road. Don\u2019t forget to stop off at one of the many rocky beaches to dip your toes in the blue-green lake water and try the local fish, \u201cspaghetti al coregone\u201d, for lunch.<br \/>\nFeeling braver? Climb the steep road leading to the sanctuary at the top of the mountain peak. The view of the island and Lake Iseo is simply breathtaking from the top.<br \/>\nWhere to stay? <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/bergamo\/bed-breakfast.accommodation\/b-b-apartment-lake-iseo\" target=\"_blank\">B&amp;B Apartment Lake Iseo<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-5274 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/valentines-day-islands-romantic-escape\/the-phoenix-ruins-at-mothia-photography-by-jacqueline-poggi-via-flickr\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/02\/The-phoenix-ruins-at-Mothia-photography-by-Jacqueline-Poggi-via-Flickr-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Ruins at Mothia island\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-5294\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-5294'>\n\t\t\t\tThe phoenix ruins at Mothia photography by Jacqueline Poggi via Flickr\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/valentines-day-islands-romantic-escape\/the-charioteer-taken-at-the-museum-of-mothia-photography-by-jacqueline-poggi-via-flickr-2\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/02\/The-charioteer-taken-at-the-Museum-of-Mothia-photography-by-Jacqueline-Poggi-via-Flickr1-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"The charioteer\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-5297\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-5297'>\n\t\t\t\tThe &#8220;charioteer&#8221; statue taken at the Museum of Mothia photography by Jacqueline Poggi via Flickr\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/valentines-day-islands-romantic-escape\/the-coastal-track-around-the-small-isle-of-mothia-photography-by-daniele-semeraro-via-flickr\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/02\/The-coastal-track-around-the-small-isle-of-Mothia-photography-by-Daniele-Semeraro-via-Flickr-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Mothia\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-5293\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-5293'>\n\t\t\t\tThe coastal track around the small isle of Mothia photography by Daniele Semeraro via Flickr\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2>Mothia, Marsala (Trapani, Sicily)<\/h2>\n<p>The isle of Mothia is one of Sicily\u2019s best kept secrets.<br \/>\nThis tiny piece of land lies a few kilometres off the coast of Marsala, on the South-East coast of Sicily.<br \/>\nUntil a few years ago, you could walk from the coast to Mothia when the tide was low.<br \/>\nThis is sadly no longer possible, and you need to get on one of the many ferries that connect the mainland to the port on Mothia.<br \/>\nThis little isle was the centre of the most important commercial waterways in the south Mediterranean Sea, and so archaeological excavations in the area have always been rewarded with success. The most famous archaeological recovery was the <strong>\u201cMothia charioteer\u201d,<\/strong> unearthed in 1979. The almost-perfectly preserved statue of the young boy is a highlight of the visit to the island, but make sure it\u2019ll be there when you go; the \u201cMothia charioteer\u201d may be not particularly famous in Italy, but it\u2019s a treasure elsewhere.<br \/>\nThe UK housed it during the 2012 Olympic Games in London and from there the statue flew over the Atlantic Ocean and toured the USA for over two years.<br \/>\nIt came back in June 2014, but you\u2019d better check before planning a visit to the island museum.<br \/>\n<strong>For true lovers a visit to Mothia is worth the sea crossing:<\/strong> the isle is perfectly peaceful and February\u2019s Sicilian sun of will warm you, filling your heart with happiness.<br \/>\nWhere to stay?<a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/trapani\/farm-house\/agriturismo-fattoria-spezia\" target=\"_blank\">Agriturismo Fattoria Spezia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-5274 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/valentines-day-islands-romantic-escape\/the-bridge-to-isola-tiberina-photography-by-duluoz-cats-via-flickr\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/02\/The-bridge-to-Isola-Tiberina-photography-by-duluoz-cats-via-Flickr-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Bridge to Isola Tiberina\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-5290\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-5290'>\n\t\t\t\tThe bridge to Isola Tiberina photography by duluoz cats via Flickr\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/valentines-day-islands-romantic-escape\/a-reconstruction-of-isola-tiberina-4th-c-a-d-photography-by-sabastia-giralt-via-flickr\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/02\/A-reconstruction-of-Isola-Tiberina-4th-C-A.D.-photography-by-Sabastia-Giralt-via-Flickr-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"a reconstruction of Rome in 4th C\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-5291\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-5291'>\n\t\t\t\tA reconstruction of Isola Tiberina 4th C A.D. photography by Sabastia Giralt via Flickr\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/valentines-day-islands-romantic-escape\/isola-tiberina-said-to-be-the-smallest-inhabited-island-in-the-world-the-island-is-in-the-centre-of-busy-rome-italy-photographt-by-michele-via-flickr\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/02\/Isola-Tiberina-said-to-be-the-smallest-inhabited-island-in-the-world-the-island-is-in-the-centre-of-busy-Rome-Italy-photographt-by-Michele-via-Flickr-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Isola Tiberina by night\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-5283\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-5283'>\n\t\t\t\tIsola Tiberina, said to be the smallest inhabited island in the world, the island is in the centre of busy Rome Italy, photographt by Michele via Flickr\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2>Isola Tiberina, Rome<\/h2>\n<p>According to some, this is the smallest inhabited island, lying in the middle of the Tiber river right in the heart of Rome.<br \/>\nLegend has it that the first locals built a temple dedicated to Aesculapius, the Greek god of health, when two of the god\u2019 snakes fled from the holy boat on the river and found their home on the island.<br \/>\nA hospital and a church were then built on the site where the temple was said to be.<br \/>\n<strong>Valentine&#8217;s wish:<\/strong> if you visit the island just stop and admire the lazy waters of the sacred Tiber river flow around the Isola Tiberina and make a wish for your sweetheart\u2019s good health: the sacred snakes are still thought to protect the island and the Romans.<br \/>\nWhere to stay?<a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/roma\/bed-breakfast\/eco-bed-and-breakfast-marela\" target=\"_blank\">Eco bed&amp;breakfast Marela<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-5' class='gallery galleryid-5274 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/valentines-day-islands-romantic-escape\/a-romantic-view-of-the-walks-on-the-tiny-island-of-san-giulio-orta-by-leonardo-via-flickr\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/02\/A-romantic-view-of-the-walks-on-the-tiny-island-of-San-Giulio-Orta-by-Leonardo-via-Flickr-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Island San Giulio\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-5306\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-5-5306'>\n\t\t\t\tA romantic view of the walks on the tiny island of San Giulio photography by Leonardo via Flickr\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/valentines-day-islands-romantic-escape\/the-island-of-orta-san-giulio-photography-by-andrea-schiavon-via-flickr\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/02\/The-island-of-Orta-San-Giulio-photography-by-Andrea-Schiavon-via-Flickr-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Island San Giulio\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-5304\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-5-5304'>\n\t\t\t\tThe island of San Giulio photography by Andrea Schiavon via Flickr\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/valentines-day-islands-romantic-escape\/a-detail-of-the-small-lanes-of-the-village-on-the-island-of-orta-san-giulio-photography-by-jose-miguel-via-flickr\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/02\/A-detail-of-the-small-lanes-of-the-village-on-the-island-of-Orta-San-Giulio-photography-by-Jos\u00e9-Miguel-via-Flickr-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Island San Giulio\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-5305\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-5-5305'>\n\t\t\t\tA detail of the small lanes of the village on the island of San Giulio photography by Jos\u00e9 Miguel via Flickr\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2>Isola San Giulio, San Giulio Orta (Novara, Piedmont)<\/h2>\n<p>This small island a few kilometres off the coast of the Orta San Giulio village in Piedmont is one of the most romantic places to spend Valentine\u2019s Day.<br \/>\nOnce again, its origin is steeped in legend: the snakes living on the island prevented humans and animals from settling there. Saint Giulio reached the island using his large coat as a boat and he sent the snakes away. He lived there until his dying day and founded his one hundredth church there.<br \/>\nNothing remains of this legendary church though, and the island view is dominated nowadays by the impressive white building of a religious school built in the 18th century.<br \/>\n<strong>Highlight of the visit:<\/strong> get lost in the small village lanes and don\u2019t miss the chance to admire the medieval frescoes still visible on the walls of the houses.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/novara\/hotels\/villa-crespi\" target=\"_blank\">Where to stay? Villa Crespi<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Cover image: Heart island in South Australia, ph. by\u00a0Mark Merton, via flickr<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>You may be interested in:<\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2014\/07\/3-islands-car-free-vacations-italy\/\">3 islands for your car free vacations in Italy<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2014\/01\/lighthouse-holiday-italy\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lighthouse holiday according to Virginia Woolf style<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2014\/01\/castles-italy\/\" target=\"_blank\">Do you believe in fairy tales?<\/a><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Valentine&#8217;s day: jump on a flight with your sweetheart and reach a faraway island in the middle of the ocean. Difficult? Too expensive? Don&#8217;t have enough time? 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