Villas in Liguria | Italian Villas

Away from the coast, the region is home to the Ligurian Alps in the west, with the 2,201 metre high Mount Saccarello, and the Ligurian Apennines in the east. Between the clear sea and majestic mountains are lush rolling hills, providing some of the best things to do on Italian villa holidays. The National Park, Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre, also includes the cultural landscape of Porto Venere and Cinque Terre with the islands Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto. Manarola, Riomaggiore, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso are all unbelievably beautiful islands. Travel by boat to the islands and discover the unforgettable view from the sea over to the fishing village of Porto Venere, with its crowded, colourful houses. This is one of the most picturesque sites in Italy and is a must-visit from holiday lettings.

Liguria is a narrow strip of land on the northern Mediterranean coast, meaning that seafood naturally plays a large role in the Ligurian diet. In the hinterland thrive excellent herbs, vegetables, olive oil, fruit and grapes, whilst vineyards and olive groves also dominate the agricultural landscape. Many Italians refer to the cuisine of Liguria, in view of the ingredients used and the many vegetarian dishes, as a perfect cuisine for staying thin – unlike that of other northern regions such as Lombardy. Rent villas in Italy with NOVASOL and enjoy tucking into famous dishes such as the fish soups and Ciuppin Burrida of salt cod, stuffed and fried sardines, or fresh tuna – baked, fried or grilled. Discover all this and more with the flexibility of self-catering in Italy.

Everything from oysters and lobsters, sturgeon and caviar grace the Ligurian dinner table. Fish lovers will be in heaven, whilst even vegetarians can tuck into a hearty bowl of pesto alla Genovese – fresh pasta dressed with a mixture of basil, garlic, feta, pine nuts and olive oil is a recipe for success. From the convenience of Italian villas, wander down to local restaurants and enjoy roast veal and rabbit, which are a favourite on family holidays, accompanied by locally grown and sometimes wild salad leaves tossed in delicious dressings. You could perhaps try picking your own rocket or borage, and try cooking with it back at holiday rentals. If you like sweets, take time to enjoy pandolce genovese, amaretti and Cubeli.