Active vacation in Italy - things to do, entertainment and nightlife

Italy can be an ideal place for lovers of outdoor activities. In this country there are all possibilities for water extreme entertainment, mountain skiing, downhill skiing, hiking and cycling. The developed infrastructure and a wide range of services will make the holiday unforgettable. Fans of a non-trivial vacation will be able to fly over the Italian valleys in a hot air balloon, take a ride on racing sports cars on the tracks for racing Formula 1, do paragliding or diving. Mountain climbing and trekking are very developed in Italy. An abundance of mountain peaks will allow you to choose a suitable route, and the trip will become a bright and memorable walk.

Fans of mountain climbing in Italy will be able to go to the Alps. The most attractive for mountain climbers are Matterhorn, Mont Dolan and Monte Viso. Matterhorn is on the border with Switzerland and has a recognizable pointed shape. The height of its peak is almost 4.5 thousand meters. Its conquest is one of the most difficult. For this reason, the mountain has long remained unconquered due to its frightening appearance. Climbing it is suitable only for professionals. Mon-Dolan was conquered more than a hundred years ago, climbing it is considered relatively less difficult. The mountain of Monte-Viso has been repeatedly mentioned in the poems of Virgil, its height is 3.8 kilometers. The climbing belongs to the 2nd-3rd group of complexity. From the top you can see the border with France and enjoy the magnificent Alpine views.

Italy is a very popular place for skiers. You can go skiing in the Alps. One of the most elite resorts in the country is Cortina d'Ampezzo, located in a cozy and picturesque town. There are 38 lifts and all conditions for a luxurious holiday are created. The resort annually holds competitions in bobsleigh, ski and luge. Another popular resort is Courmayeur, located at the foot of the highest peak of the Alps - Mount Mont Blanc. The total length of the ski runs of the resort is more than 100 kilometers. One of the largest ski centers in Italy is the Southsea Wales. The resort is designed for skiers with an average level of training, but the choice of trails on it is incredibly huge. In total the length of the trails is more than 400 kilometers. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Another fashionable area for active tourism in Italy is diving. The best places for diving are in Liguria in the waters of the Ligurian Sea, in Sicily, Sardinia, and the Pontiac archipelago. On the coast of Italy, there is no such a diversity of the underwater world, as in tropical countries. Under water however, you can find a huge number of artifacts. Near the coast of Sicily there are wrecks of sunken warships, some ships have been resting on the seabed since the time of the Roman Empire. At the coast of Ustica in Sicily, you can dive into submerged caves and meet with local inhabitants - barracudas, tunas, rays and morays. At the bottom of the banks of the Pontic archipelago, many divers are hoping to find the lost pirate treasure. Very popular diving at Cape Portofino, off the coast of the island of Elba, you can find red corals, squid, jellyfish, sea urchins and scorpions.

Fans of surfing, kiting and windsurfing can also find great places in Italy. The most popular spots are on the coast of Sardinia. You can surf there all year round thanks to good weather. The wind in Liguria is more capricious and unstable, but there are also excellent conditions for extreme water entertainment there. The best place for surfing in the region is the "Golden Beach", the best time to tame its waves is winter and spring. Kite surfing and windsurfing can be practiced not only on the sea coast, but also on the inner lakes, where the water surface is calmer and the wind is more stable. The most popular resort is Lake Garda at the foot of the Alps.

To get acquainted with the sights of Italy, enjoy its amazing nature and history, you can use the most fascinating walking tours. It is suitable for trekking in almost all regions and provinces of the country. One of the best places to walk is the Cinque Terre National Park and the Blue Trail passing through it. The path is laid along the coast of the sea and connects small coastal villages. The length is 12 kilometers, the journey can be divided into 2 days to enjoy a sea holiday and spend the night in one of the local villages. Another famous route is the "Franks Road", which runs throughout Europe. The Italian segment of the route occupies Sienna, Lucca, Pavia, and Lausanne. Travel will be a great opportunity to get to know these cities and plunge into history.