The dream beyond your trip in Northeast Italy:
We want to offer you a dream vacation, but if you’re looking for something hyper-modernized, this is not it. The entire feel of our holiday homes is like someone’s private home. We will welcome you warmly and give you whatever aid and advice you feel you need in exploring the land which we know so intimately, The Veneto! This self-catering accommodation, enjoyable every season of the year, each with a different atmosphere, is a charming and relaxing holiday retreat in Northeast Italy when the stresses of everyday life have got too much or ideal for summer holidays. It is a great rental venue for extended families, group of friends, couples or business travelers. An incoming service is provided at your arrival and during their stay guests are assisted by an English speaking person, in any of their needs concerning tourist information, booking of operas, theaters, etc. We will grant as many of your wishes as we can and individually tailor your stay.
Padova (Padua) Tourism information:
Padua's biggest tourist attraction is the Scrovegni Chapel, with its priceless frescoes by Giotto. Despite the town's many other interesting sights, this is the only place in Padua where tourism has taken over. The Basilica of St. Anthony of Padua is also on some tourism/pilgrimage circuits. There is a lot more to Padua than these two sights, however. The town center is an attractive place to explore, with many historic streets to wander. It's always been a wealthy town, and has fine architecture dating to different eras. Giotto's are not the only frescoes in town, and the art-lover has masses to admire in the town's churches and art gallery. And after the visitor has enjoyed Padua's lovely parks and gardens, and strolled the pleasant arcaded streets, there is still plenty to do in the area around the town: villas to visit, boat trips and thermal spas. The picturesque Padua is full with great restaurants and bars as well as plenty of shops and places of historical interest.
Venice and The Euganean Hills:
VENICE: Every place and every month have something different to offer to the tourists. If you like important events, there are the opening of the exhibition of the year at Palazzo Grassi, the parades along Canal Grande such as Historic Regatta and the so called Vogalonga, fireworks for the Redeemer, the International Cinema Exhibition or the Biannual Exhibition of Modern Art. All these events make Venice an international town that makes the whole world feel welcome. If you want to avoid big events and thousands of people, visit Venice in autumn. The atmosphere is quiet and walking through the “calle”, the famous narrow streets in Venice, you will hear only the sound of your steps and waves.
- THE EUGANEAN HILLS: The National Park Colli Euganei is ten kilometers away from the flat. The Park is remarkable for its nature, landscape, culture and art thanks to its particular location, volcanic origin, climate and human presence since remote ages. Excellent wines are produced in this area
Ski:
- AIRPORTS: Padova (G. Allegri) only for private flights and helitaxi 4Km; VENCE MARCO POLO 30Km (British Airways, AirFrance, Lufthansa, Alitalia, Easyjet, Delta Air Lines, Iberia); TREVISO (San Giuseppe) 70Km (Ryanair); VERONA (V. Catullo di Villafranca) 100Km (Ryanair, Easyjet, BMI); BOLOGNA (G. Marconi) 120Km, Forli (L. Ridolfi) 180Km, and Milano (Malpensa) 260Km.
- CITIES: Abano Terme 12Km, Venezia & Vicenza 45Km, Ferrara 80Km, Verona 90Km, Bologna 120Km, Mantova 125Km, Belluno 135Km, Cortina d’Ampezzo 185Km, Trieste 200Km, Firenze 240Km, Milano 250Km.
- DISTANCES It is advisable, but not necessary, to rent a car because in general everything (banks, pharmacies, supermarkets, post offices, hospital, shops, etc) is just a few miles from the Villa. The closest supermarket and restaurant are just few meters from the door of the flat. A well Refurbished supermarket (closed on Sundays) is just at 500m from the property.
Golf:
Within easy reach of our Padova house and not over 30Km far from the apartment, you can reach 3 different GOLF fields. Each field is located in different landscapes, from the hills to the plain, providing a high range of difficulty levels and panoramas to enjoy.
NATURALISTIC ITINERARIES - nearby the flat you can enjoy doing exciting naturalistic itineraries, having a walk in the National Park of the Euganean Hills (10km), visiting the Brenta Riviera (20Km) with its Venetian Villas and other enchanting destinations. Nearby there are: Horse riding (5km), tennis courses (6km), Bowling (5Km), hot-air ballooning (14Km), shooting/hunting reserve (20km), Gardaland and Canava World (110Km) and a Zoo (120Km). It is also possible to go canoeing, bird-watching or fishing along the rivers in the area. Driving distances are approximate and should not be regarded as definitive.
The nearby towns of Venice, Verona and Padua itself are great for shopping and are packed with museums and art galleries as well as other attractions. The picturesque Padua itself is full with great restaurants, bars and nightclubs as well as plenty of shops and places of historical interest.
Main sights: The Scrovegni Chapel is Padua's most famous sight; the Basilica di Sant'Antonio da Padova; Prato della Valle the second biggest square in Europe; the University and the oldest Botanical Garden in the world.
Other Activities:
Shops, Restaurants, Museums, Historical heritages, Naturalistic itineraries, Walking, Biking and Trekking, Thermal spa and treatment
