Over the last few days we have taken it upon ourselves to show you that Europe has a lot to offer tourists from all over the world: the beautiful beaches of the Algarve, the pretty villages of Holland, the most magical corners of France, the best coves in Sardinia, the cities most important places in Austria… But we still have much more to tell about the old continent!
Today, for example, we want to tell you about one of the most touristic countries in the world. We refer to Italy , which beyond its most popular cities, such as Rome, Venice or Florence, has some really beautiful towns throughout the territory. Although it took us a lot to decide, today we want to talk to you about some of the most beautiful. Would you like to join us?
Vernazza
The first place we want to talk to you about is Vernazza, a fishing village founded around the year 1000 that stands out for its unique landscape. You will be surprised, among other things, by its elegant architecture, especially its balconies, porticoes and portals, as well as its cobblestone and steep alleys . If you are lucky enough to visit Vernazza you will not be able to forget to visit the church of Santa Margarita de Antioquia, located by the sea; the Castle of Doria, which symbolizes the importance that the town had in ancient times; and its beautiful little port.
Manarola
Another of the most beautiful towns in all of Italy is Manarola, which stands out for its colorful houses, which are stacked in a staggered way. The best of all is that in this beautiful place you will have many things to do: stroll through its beautiful and narrow streets, bathe in the natural pool with turquoise blue waters or taste local food in one of its restaurants.
San Gimignano
In addition, being one of the most beautiful towns in Italy, it is one of the most curious. And it is that we could compare San Gimignano, located in the province of Siena , with the Manhattan of the Medieval Age. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, it preserves 14 of the more than 70 towers that protected the city in the past. Of course, you can only climb the highest of all: the Torre Grossa. From the top of this tower you can enjoy beautiful views of Tuscany. But beyond its historic center, we love its natural environment of vineyards and olive groves.
Alberobello
Another town that cannot be missing from a list like this is Alberobello, characterized by its small circular-shaped houses painted white with a gray conical roof. These are the trullis , which have their origin between the end of the 15th century and the beginning of the 16th. The most curious thing is that many of these houses have decorative symbols of an esoteric character on the ceiling that served to identify the purchasing power of the family that lived there.
Cefalu
Cefalù is one of the most visited places by tourists who travel to Sicily and the truth is that it is not surprising because it has a truly magical landscape. Above all, its small fishing port and its golden sand beaches attract attention, although in this beautiful town you can also enjoy a spectacular old town in which there are no shortage of medieval streets , churches and beautiful palazzi . In addition, you will love being able to experience the authentic Sicilian atmosphere that you have seen so much in the movies.
Portofino
Finally, we want to tell you about Portofino, a town that is located in a spectacular setting that joins the beach and the mountains where you will enjoy the typical colored houses that we have already told you about, a spectacular bay , incredible terraces and many luxury boats. If you are going to visit it, you should bear in mind that its access is very restricted. In fact, there is only one road that is limited by the squares.
Not sure where exactly these towns are located? Don’t worry, thanks to Google Maps you can quickly identify them. In the following map they are marked one by one.
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