In Italy, you can find a lot of outdoor sports. Its geographical position allows Italy to have a great climatic and territorial variety. CheckYeti has some great tipps on the best summer activities in the most stunning locations. For exmple, a rafting tour in Val di Sole or Trentino, and a snorkeling excursion to admire the underwater beauty of the La Maddalena archipelago in Sardinia are highly recommended. In winter, you will find all the best ski resorts on CheckYeti, where you can combine your passion for snow with good food. Indeed, there are some excellent ski resorts to be found in Italy. They include: Livigno, on the border to Switzerland, Sestriere in Piedmont, where you can ski on the Olympic slopes, and Alpe di Siusi, in Alto Adige, where you can ski surrounded by a fabulous panorama. Find all these unique experiences in Italy right here, on our Blog, and on checkyeti.com!
You’ve decided to go skiing in Italy and are now faced with the next dilemma: which region, which resort and how do we get there? The good news is the Check Yeti team has researched the best ski resorts in Italy and has put together the top 5. Whether for families, friends or simply for more pistes, we have the ideal resort for you!
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Milan’s strategic location, between Valle d’Aosta and Trentino, means that this city is literally surrounded by ski slopes. As most ski resorts are located three or more hours from Milan, it might seem tricky to organise a spontaneous trip to the slopes. However, with our suggestions about the closest slopes to Milan, you won’t have to drive longer than 2.5 hours to enjoy a fun weekend getaway on the slopes!
So, if you’re wondering where to ski in Lombardy near Milan, keep reading! We’ll introduce you to three ski resorts within two and a half hours away from Milan, easily reachable by car: Monte Pora, Chiesa in Valmalenco, Gressoney La Trinité and Piani di Bobbio. Here, you can spend a great day on the slopes with your friends, or you can learn how to ski with the help of the local ski schools mentioned in this article.
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Take a bit of homesickness, add a connection to one’s roots and homeland, and mix it all together. That’s why I have written this article, which describes a 7-day itinerary in Puglia. During these days, you can make the most of this marvellous land and discover its beauty not only by land but especially by sea. It is an itinerary designed especially for your holiday in Puglia, from Gargano to Salento, where adventure and relaxation come together in a perfect embrace. All the information I will provide is based on my own personal experience, as I grew up in these places. You will discover the region from North to South, through its characteristic element: the sea.
Inspired by the colours and memories of the shapes, scents and flavours of Sicily, the destination of my many years of summer holidays, I set out to share my insights with you for your next trip. Below, you will find tips and tricks on what to do in Sicily.
A premise must be made: Sicily is big, and it is all beautiful, but I have decided to focus on one area in particular, the north-west coast. You just have to join me in discovering this beautiful island on a 7-day itinerary in Sicily!
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Discovering Venice and its ancient canals means you will come across one of the symbols of the city for centuries navigating through the narrow channels and Venetian lagoon: the gondola. It used to be the main of transport for centuries, nowadays it has become one of the main attractions of Venice that tourists experience when they visit the city. In this article, we will answer the common questions that people have before embarking on a gondola ride.
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