by sopranovillas | Jul 27, 2017 | Calabria, Explore
The Costa Viola, or Purple Coast, stretches 35km along Calabria’s coastline, in the Reggio Calabria region. On one side it borders the sea, and on the other, the mountains. Tourists often overlook this area in favor of the more well-known Cinque Terre, leaving...
by sopranovillas | Jul 27, 2017 | Amalfi Coast, Explore
You will find the idyllic town of Positano nestled into the cliffs along the Amalfi Coast. This quaint town, with its vibrantly colored buildings is a true jewel of this already stunning stretch of Italy’s coastline. Its winding roads and tiny side streets...
by sopranovillas | Jul 25, 2017 | Explore, Tuscany
Unique in its shell shape, resplendent in its rosé colors, people do not hesitate to crowd to Siena’s Piazza del Campo. The marvelous medieval and Renaissance buildings provide the backdrop to the most spectacular and dangerous horse race in the world. The Palio...
by sopranovillas | Apr 19, 2017 | Explore, Puglia
If you’re looking for a town that embodies the typical image of Puglia, the cobbled streets and bright, clean colours of Ostuni are a must-see. While (justifiably) many tourists head straight to the soft, white sand beaches that line the Adriatic and Ionian...
by sopranovillas | Apr 15, 2017 | Eat, Sicily
Although it has taken off as a trendy way to sample international cuisines in cities throughout the world, the concept of street food has quite modest roots, those of which have held fast in Sicily. The practice began with the Ancient Romans who were often too poor to...
