Scilla, Italy Scilla (pronounced Sheella), Calabria, Italy is a coastal fishing village with the spectacular Castello Ruffo di Scilla (Ruffo Castle) perched on a cliff above the water. Legend says the castle dates back to the time of Ulysses, and it is the site of the sea monster Scylla who menaced Odysseus from Greek Mythology. …
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San Nicola Arcella, Italy San Nicola Arcella is a small coastal town in the Italian province of Cosenza. But it is not the town that you would visit, it is for the spectacular beaches and especially the archways that lead to the sparkling clear blue waters. The archways are Arcomagno (Great Arch) and Arco di …
Dolceacqua, Italy Dolceacqua is a commune in the Province of Imperia, Liguria region, Italy. The town is located not far from the border with France about 9km north of the Strada Statale 1 near Ventimiglia. Claude Monet was enchanted with the village and in 1884 drew the view of the village, the Castle and of …
Polignano a Mare, Italy Polignano a Mare is a town on Italy’s southern Adriatic coast, down near the heel of the country’s boot about 40km from the port city of Bari. The biggest drawcard to the city are its unique beaches. Lama Monachile is a small pebble beach surrounded by steep cliffs. The cliffs have …
Genoa, Italy Genoa (Genova) is a port city and the capital of northwest Italy’s Liguria region. Over the centuries it has played a major role in maritime trade and the famous explorer Christopher Columbus called Genoa home. For a walking guide to the city, check out our Self-Guided City Walk of Genoa. As well as …
If you are driving the Italian coastal road near San Nicola Arcella, south of Rome, you need to know about Arcomagno – a little piece of Italian paradise. Arco Magno means Great Bow, and this place certainly lives up to that name. Overnight Stop at Casa al Mare Airbnb We had been travelling from …
After a year of using public transport, we finally purchased our own vehicle, and now we could go on a road trip! Our car would allow us to explore more of Europe, especially the smaller towns and villages away from the larger cities. Maura had spent five days in Greifswald, North Germany, sorting out the …
