Make a holiday villa in Italy your home away from home

Italy is located in Southern Europe. It comprises of the Po River valley, the Italian Peninsula and the Mediterranean islands of Sicily and Sardinia. Italy shares its northern mountainous boundary with France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia and holds the independent countries of San Marino and the Vatican City while ruling over Campione d'Italia in Switzerland. This beautiful country has deep Roman Catholic roots and is renowned for its food, something you can enjoy from one of our selection of villas in Italy.

Our Italian favorites:

• Rent holiday apartments in Rome
• Holiday villas in Palermo
• Venice holiday apartments

Places to Holiday in Italy

Forget about hotels in Italy! The way to experience the magic of Italy is to complete your holiday with an Italian villa. A holiday villa in Italy provides all the luxury of living a hotel in Rome Italy and also offers the genuine experience of Italian life.

Campania. Campania is a region of Southern Italy and is divided into the provinces of Avellino, Benevento, Caserta, Salerno and the regional capital Naples (Napoli). This is a region of variety - from caves to Greek temples and Roman ruins, volcanoes to the Amalfi Coast and the islands of Capri.

Marche. Le Marche is proof that Italy possesses the most remarkable artistic and cultural heritage in the world. This region with rich and varied countryside is enriched with towns, villages, palaces, and religious buildings, all of them of important architectural and artistic value. The towns of Le Marche hold many genuine artistic treasures.

Rome. Rome is the cosmopolitan capital city of Italy and of the Lazio region. It is located in the central-western portion of the Italian peninsula and is one of the largest cities in the European Union. The city was pivotal and responsible for the spread of Greco-Roman culture that endures to this day. It holds the smallest country in the world - Vatican City. As one of the few major European cities that escaped World War II relatively unscathed, central Rome remains essentially Renaissance and Baroque in character. The Historic Centre of Rome is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Sardinia. One of the two large islands that lie of the western coast of Italy, Sardinia is much less explored than its southern neighbour Sicily. Cagliari has been the capital of the island since the days of Rome, and it's still Sardinia's biggest town. Already renowned for its food, Sardinia is only now emerging as a serious wine producer.

Tuscany. Tuscany is the land of art, history, food and vineyards. Walk down quiet lanes bounded by tall stone walls, cypress trees and creamy-coloured Italian villas. Stay in a Tuscany farmhouse for the ultimate Tuscan experience. Toscana food is a must-try!

Umbria. Just east of Tuscany is Umbria. This region is mostly mountainous and hilly and presents a landscape rich in woods and water resources. Etruscan influences are evident here through art and historical sites.

Venice. Venice is a dream shimmering on the waters, a city of painted palaces and serene churches. Ride through the canals on a gondola, visit a glass blower or pick up a mask for the Masquerade. This is the city for romantics.

Things to do in Italy

The magic of Italy is that there are so many things to do - from skiing in Italy to shopping in Italy. Italian restaurants are abundant and a must-go! Entertainment in Italy never stops. For that unique experience, why not try camping in Italy's rustic surroundings? Italy tours & things to do in Italy from Viator.com.

If you don't know what to do have a look to our Italy Holidays page.

Weather in Italy

Italy experiences distinct and varied seasons. For the different seasons the various regions experience, click on the areas on the map of Italy above.

Travel to Italy

A cheap flight to Italy can be found on, to name a few, lastminute.com, cheapflights.co.uk, and italyheaven.co.uk. Flights to Italy operate very frequently. Holidays in Italy are complete with bike, scooter or car rental. Car hire in Italy is easy to find and a safe and quick way to go through Italy, leaving lots of time to experience Italy.

See the Italy Travel Resource Directory.