The most beautiful villages in Italy

During the last days we have taken care to show you that Europe It has a lot to offer to tourists from all over the world: the beautiful beaches of the Algarve, the beautiful villages of the Netherlands, the most magical corners of France, the best coves in Sardinia, the most important cities in Austria ... But we still have much more to tell about the old continent!

Today, for example, we want to tell you about one of the most tourist countries in the world. We refer to Italy, which beyond its most popular cities, such as Rome, Venice or Florence, has some really beautiful towns throughout the territory. Although we have had a hard time deciding, today we want to tell you about some of the most beautiful. Do you want to join us?

Vernazza

The first place we want to talk to you about is Vernazza, a fishing village founded around the year 1000 that stands out for its unique landscape. You will be amazed, among other things, by its elegant architecture, especially its balconies, arcades and portals, as well as its cobbled and steep alleys. If you are lucky enough to visit Vernazza you cannot forget to visit the church of Santa Margarita de Antioquía, located by the sea; the Doria Castle, which symbolizes the importance that the town had in ancient times; and its small and beautiful port.

Manarola

Another of the most beautiful villages in all of Italy is Manarola, which stands out for its colorful houses, which are stacked in stages. Best of all, in this beautiful place you will have many things to do: stroll through its beautiful and narrow streets, bathe in the pool natural with turquoise blue waters or taste local food in one of its restaurants.

San Gimignano

In addition, being one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, it is one of the most curious. And we could compare San Gimignano, located in the province of Siena, with the Manhattan of the Medieval Age. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, it preserves 14 of the more than 70 towers that protected the city in the past. Of course, you can only climb the highest of all: the Torre Grossa. From the top of this tower you can enjoy beautiful views of Tuscany. But beyond its historic center, we love its natural environment of vineyards and olive groves.

Alberobello

Another town that cannot be missing from a list like this is Alberobello, which is characterized by its small circular houses painted in white with a conical gray roof. It's about the trullis, which have their origin between the end of the XV century and the beginning of the XVI. The most curious thing is that many of these houses have esoteric decorative symbols on the roof that served to identify the purchasing power of the family that lived there.

Cefalu

Cefalù is one of the most visited places by tourists traveling to Sicily and the truth is that it is not surprising because it has a truly magical landscape. Above all, its small fishing port and its golden sandy beaches are striking, although in this beautiful town you can also enjoy a spectacular old town where there is no shortage of little streets medieval, churches and the precious palazzi. In addition, you will love to experience the authentic Sicilian atmosphere that you have seen so much in the movies.

Portofino

Finally, we want to talk to you about Portofino, a town that is located in a spectacular spot that joins the beach and the mountains where you will enjoy the typical colored houses that we have already told you about, a spectacular bay, incredible terraces and many luxury boats. If you are going to visit it, you should bear in mind that its access is very restricted. In fact, only a road arrives that is limited by the squares.

Don't you know where exactly these towns are located? Don't worry, thanks to Google Maps you can quickly identify them. On the following map they are marked one by one.

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