Sick and Tired of Snow Days Think About a holiday in Italy in Spring

Florence, Tuscany -- (SBWire) -- 02/21/2012 --As everybody could see, this winter is getting colder and colder. Snow falls across Europe and people is already fed up with feeling cold and seeing ice covering cars and streets.

But the season is getting to the end and, hopefully, soon spring will bring back warm and sunny days. So, how not to think about the country of beautiful season, where sun shines, flowers start to blossom and all you can see around you are green landscapes: Italy.

A holiday in Italy could be the solution after these cold days of snow and cold wind. I suggest you consider a trip to Italy in spring because it’s a moderate season and it’s not too much cold or too much hot, even if, as might be expected, weather conditions are more unpredictable, but believe me: it’s worth it! In addition, spring in Italy is a perfect season for visiting museums or monuments, because streets and attractions are not so much crowded as it happens in summertime. In this way, you’ll have less stress and waste of time waiting in line and more time to enjoy Italy.

Holidays in Italy during spring could include several trips to many historical cities, where visitors can find art, monuments and museums, or excursions and brief stays in the most charming green areas or sea resorts located on the coast.

Italy in spring becomes an amazing country where visitors love to spend relaxing holidays maybe in the Tuscan green area of Mugello, a charming valley famous for its ancient and beautiful villages surrounded by rolling hills, olive groves and vineyards. Visitors use to be fascinated by such a green area where they can be in close contact with the still unspoilt nature.

Also, if you love sea and sun, then the ideal place for you in Italy is the Region of Liguria, placed in the North-West of the country, just by the sea. It is a thin strip of land surrounded by high mountains and deep blue sea.

Liguria is a region wondering its visitors thanks to its amazing natural parks with Mediterranean scrub forests, extraordinary steep cliffs, renowned sea resorts, harbors, medieval suburbs of hundreds old, small villages: a trip to Liguria means sea, mountains, relax, good wine, excellent food, history and charm because it offers a wide range of striking landscapes and curious places to discover, just perfect for walks, excursions, sunbathing, trekking and open-air sports.

Another lovely area located by the sea is the Versilia coast (in Tuscany) where you can enjoy sea, sun, beaches and most of all, entertainment and fun with many clubs, pubs, cafes, discos located in the area, where many young people spend their nights and summers.

If you love art and history and rather prefer visit some historical cities, then in Italy you’ll be spoilt for choice. Let’s begin from Florence, the cradle of Renaissance, where history comes alive.

Here it’s possible to find many famous museums to visit, like the Uffizi Gallery, several monuments (such as the Cathedral, Palazzo Vecchio, Pitti Palace Giotto’s Bell Tower, Brunelleschi’s Cupola), large squares, bridges on the Arno river and many gardens and parks. Not to mention all the typical street markets, designer shops and the excellent local cuisine. The city of Florence deserves a visit at least once in a lifetime.

Once in Tuscany, you can enjoy at least a day-trip to one of the several cities and villages, such as Siena (with the amazing Piazza del Campo), Pisa (with its world-famous Leaning Tower), Montepulciano or the Chianti area (famous all around the world to be the land of Chianti Wines). In spring such cities are gorgeous and it’s possible to enjoy the best of them.

In addition, how to forget about the Italian capital, the wonderful eternal city: Rome. In this city, you’ll stand on the footsteps of history. The Coliseum, Fontana di Trevi, Piazza Navona, Vatican City and Vatican museums with the Sistine Chapel, famous all around the world for Michelangelo’s frescoes. Is it enough?

Last but not least, we suggest you to visit the city of Venice, the most romantic place ever. The amazing Piazza San Marco and the cathedral, many small picturesque squares and churches, thousands canals, the typical gondolas, bridges and narrow streets will steal your heart. In spring Venice becomes even more lovely and romantic, with a moderate climate and sunny days.

So, if you’re planning a trip to Italy, spring is the best season in which enjoying such a country rich in nature, sea, countryside, art, culture and history. There’s a wide choice of cities, sea resorts, green areas. Italy will astonish you.