March 20th marked the beginning of Spring: it's time to seize upon it! This period is perfectly suitable for a weekend trip or for a holiday spent in a wonderful Italian city, enjoying the warm temperatures and sunny days. Arts towns such as Florence, Rome and Venice beautifully flourish and some of Italy's best landscapes like the Orcia Valley light up of charming colors.
Things to do in Italy in Spring do not lack! An open-air walk, an afternoon spent on trekking trails, a visit to a museum or the discovery of the best-known old town centres are fantastic ideas to spend dream days. It's not just a matter of weather, as travellers can also enjoy the perks of low season trips, when prices are lower, streets are not too crowded and queues in front of museums' entrances are not infinite.
Here is why we have prepared a list of the best 7 Italian towns to visit in Spring and the localities you should not miss during your awesome holiday with your family or friends!
7) Rome
Rome is beautiful in every period of the year, but it's in Spring that its glamour becomes indescribable. As well as having the opportunity of visiting this lovely city, from the end of April to June visitors can seize he opportunity of seeing the wonderful Rose Garden. This park contains more than 1100 species of roses coming from all parts of the world, winding the guest with pleasant perfumes and smells. After a tour, you cannot miss a visit to some of the best-known city monuments, such as the Colosseum or Circus Maximum, which are located next to the garden: get ready to reamin speechless in front of their beauty!
6) Saturnia's Baths
Did you know that Saturnia's Baths are free? This is an excellent place to go to spend a relaxing day out! Saturnia is a locality situated in the province of Grosseto, in Southern Tuscany. The thermal spring gushes at a temperature of 37,5°C and possesses numerous healthy benefits (discover more in our article!). Yes, Spring is the best moment to visit them!
5) Agrigento
Sicily's region is rich of natural beauties and works of art. One of the most renowned arts towns is Agrigento, a locality of the South-Western coast that impresses visitors with its charming Valle dei Templi, a well-knwon tourist attraction including some imposing Ancient Greece temples (discover more in our article!). Another place you need to see in is the beach of Realmonte and the stunning "Scala dei Turchi", a big white cliff in stark contrast with the color of the turquoise waters.
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4) Florence
Florence is one of the few cities in the world that is able to offer sensational views in every season, hiding works of art in each corner. However, Spring colours the skyline with a thousand shades and adorns it with flowers of every kind, as the wonderful "Garden of Roses" and "Garden of the Iris" start to blossom. These two parks are located near Piazzale Michelangelo and their gates are not always open. Especially in May, they trasform into magical ambiances where visitors can admire the whole city from its highest spot. Another nice place to spend a relaxing afternoon under the sun is the Boboli Gardens, an immense garden with some extraordinary views (discover more in our article!)!
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3) Venice
The best period to visit the most romantic city on Earth is Spring! You will have the luck of visiting the best Venetian museums with few crowds, you can have a "gondola" tour enjoying sun rays and you will look at some sweet sunsets from Ponte di Rialto living some memorable moments. Actually, the feels that Venice can give you are absolutely splendid and need to be appreciated to the fullest choosing the perfect period to visit it!
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2) Amalfi Coastline
Amalfi Coastline corresponds to a trait of coast located near Sorrento paninsula and it is known as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Undoubtedly, Spring is a great period to enjoy its incredible charm! Campania's sun is already hot in Spring, so some visitors can also seize the opportunity to dive into the crystalline waters. Low season also guaantees relaxing between the best town of the Coastline, which wrap tourists with clouds of pleasant fruit smells (discover more in our article!). Take a picture from the panoramic terraces, taste the best local dishes and do not forget to go visit the neighbouring sites of Pompei, Ercolano and Naples!
1) The Orcia Valley
If you love nature and open-air tours, a trip to the Orcia Valley is something you cannot skip. The infinite landscapes present breathtaking views and the charm of verdant lawns, sunflowers and golden cornfields impresses for its unicity. April and May are ideal moments to discover the flourishing nature of this area and to visit ancient villages such as Pienza and San Quirico d'Orcia.
© Alice Pilastri
