Posts Tagged 'beach holiday'

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One of the most popular summer tourist destinations in Central Italy is certainly the 'island of Ponza, belonging to the province of Latina. Despite being surrounded by the sea on its territory is covered almost entirely by mountains, although not very high: with its 280 meters Guard Mount is the highest peak of the island.

Although located in an area dedicated to the cultivation of vines and olives, with food and wine very much appreciated, the real economic strength of Ponza is tourism: the beaches are sandy and rocky, but mostly covered by volcanic rocks (all of the tuff). The most famous beach is Chiaia di Luna beach as well as the Pronto, the Faraglioni di Lucia Rosa and Cliff.

The clear waters and underwater caves attract many divers each summer. To note the diving center where you can rent equipment for diving and take lessons. Easily found on the seabed of Ponza ancient shipwrecks and their cargoes.

It 'can be reached by sea from the port of Ponza Napoli with several daily connections to unified price (4 euros). Ponza is also connected with Anzio, Terracina and Formia. Very good are the facilities and bathing facilities.

Book now your holiday in Ponza hotel or guest house.

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In the middle of the Ligurian Riviera lies Alassio, a renowned seaside resort of the main draws of Liguria that every summer a large number of tourists from all parts of Northern Italy and abroad (especially Germany and Nordic countries in general).

The town of the province of Savona is famous for its marina "Luca Ferrari" where hospitality are increasingly boats national jet-setters. Alassio is full of beaches, the beaches, with facilities for tourists from several vacation rentals lease, but there are hotels, apartments and pensions. The sea of Alassio has been awarded the Blue Flag several times Legambiente.

And 'possible to reach Alassio by car, thanks to the dual-carriageway or the A10, by train, the station on the Genoa-Ventimiglia. Among the events and happenings in the Ligurian town include Miss Muretto, the famous beauty contest, the race of the sand castles and countless other initiatives, from festivals to literary contests.

Alassio is full of monuments, many churches, most of which date back to medieval and modern, as well as of great interest are the "alleys" of the old town and the Saracen Tower. The most famous monument is the wall, on which are affixed tiles signed by famous people: after that of E. Hemingway, the first ever in 1951, they have added another 500 or so.

A holiday in Alassio is fun, relaxation, sea and culture: you can also save money by booking the 'hotel or the residence in advance, or seizing the many last-minute deals.