One of Italy's most beautiful and diverse stretches of coast lies in Liguria, between Genoa and La Spezia: nestled between mountains and sea, surrounded by cliffs and sandy bays, traditional seaside resorts, small fishing villages, and sophisticated marinas alternate here. The highlight of the region is, of course, the Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. This 6-day long-distance hike follows the route of the "Sentiero Liguria," beginning in the coastal town of Camogli on the edge of the Portofino peninsula and ending in Porto Venere near La Spezia....
For many years, I've dreamed of combining two of my passions on a single vacation: hiking and wine! We've finally realized this idea and explored one of Italy's most famous wine regions on a long-distance hike: the Langhe region in Piedmont. Two of Italy's most renowned wines, Barolo and Barbaresco, are grown there. The long-distance hike takes you from Asti to Alba in six stages through the lovely hilly landscape of the Langhe, past vineyards and hazelnut plantations. As befits...
Italy's Amalfi Coast is one of the world's most famous cliffs, attracting travelers from all over the world with its quintessentially Italian charm! Relatively unknown, however, is the CAI-300 hiking trail of the Italian Alpine Club: In six days, this mid-altitude trail allows you to hike and admire the entire Amalfi Coast. Between Salerno in the east and Sorrento in the west lie many small villages and seaside resorts—each one more picturesque than the last. Of course, there are accommodations on the Amalfi Coast to suit every taste and almost...
The area around Trieste is ideal for hiking: The limestone plateau of the Slovenian Karst Mountains extends to within a few hundred meters of the Italian Adriatic Sea, creating a diverse landscape of bizarre rock formations, rugged cliffs, shady deciduous forests, and meticulously tended vineyards. Inspired by the exciting crime novels by Veit Heinichen, in which Inspector Laurenti investigates in Trieste and which have made us dream of a vacation there for years, this five-day circular hike was created...
