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Whether you love speed or slow rhythms, whether you are contemplative or reckless, it will be easy to practise your favourite activity in the nature of Friuli - Venezia Giulia. Countless types of landscapes and natural environments await you for walking or cycling, flying or sailing, with one great advantage: the possibility of quickly changing scenery and activities, because in just over 100 km, Friuli Venezia Giulia offers daring peaks and tranquil lagoons, spectacular caves and silent woods. There is no shortage of major sporting events either, such as the Barcolana, the famous regatta that fills the Gulf of Trieste with sails every October, or the many skiing events set against the spectacular backdrop of Mount Lussari, or the cycling races on Mount Zoncolan, a stage in many editions of the Giro d'Italia.

Small medieval towns, nestled between the coast and the hills, rich in history and traditions, artistic gems and welcoming communities. These are the characteristics that distinguish The Most Beautiful Villages of Italy in Calabria. There are 14 most beautiful villages of Calabria according to the prestigious national brand, which has surveyed them under the banner of the unmistakable "Red Flag".

With its wild mountains, stone villages, hermitages carved into the rock and views stretching as far as the Adriatic Sea, the Majella National Park is one of the most fascinating destinations in Italy for those seeking an authentic and sustainable trip. Located in the heart of Abruzzo, this area is recognised by UNESCO as a Global Geopark thanks to its extraordinary biodiversity and the richness of its natural and geological heritage. The Majella is an ideal destination in every season: summer for trekking and mountain villages, autumn for foliage and traditional flavours, winter for snow and Apennine landscapes, spring for excursions and blossoms. A perfect itinerary to discover the most authentic Abruzzo through slow experiences, local culture and nature.

If you are planning a trip, a weekend or a stay dedicated to adventure and well-being, Piedmont can surprise you with proposals designed to meet the needs of those travelling alone or with family, as a couple or with friends. Here, the mountains are truly for everyone, hospitable and welcoming in the network of mountain huts, hotels, B&Bs and farmhouses, where you can enjoy the beneficial effects of nature, among the slow treasures of the Alpine valleys, food and wine, art and events in villages and locations rich in art, history and community, but also regenerating forest bathing and spa treatments.  Fun and discovery are the ingredients of extraordinary biodiversity on 20,000 km of cycling and hiking trails, the 70 stages of the Sentiero Italia C.A.I. in the Piedmont Alps, 2 National Parks (Gran Paradiso and Val Grande), 77 protected areas, 3 UNESCO MaB Biosphere Reserves, alongside a myriad of activities: from climbing to horse riding, from via ferratas to Nordic walking, water and air sports, while the magnificent scenery is the perfect subject for lovers of nature photography and wildlife watching. And in winter, 1,300 km of slopes and 50 snow resorts in a natural habitat of diverse itineraries and routes are an irresistible call to have fun safely with downhill and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and ski mountaineering, tobogganing and snowboarding, ice climbing and dog sledding. 

The roots of Italian cinema lie in Piedmont, and Turin has been its first capital since 1896, when the Lumière brothers held the first film screening in Italy in the city. The first film studios and the first cinemas were established here, making Turin a unique urban set and a symbolic destination for the history of Italian and international cinema. Today, the city continues to be a landmark for cinema and the audiovisual sector, promoting and hosting highly prestigious festivals dedicated to viewers of all ages, such as the Torino Film Festival, Lovers Film Festival, CinemAmbiente, Sottodiciotto Film Festival and the multimedia VIEW Conference.

There is an Italy that is being rediscovered at a slow pace, where tourism regenerates rather than consumes, and where hospitality is intertwined with the land, the seasons and the communities. It is the Italy of agritourism and farms along the trails, a growing model that is redefining the very concept of travel. Among these routes, the Cammino di San Vili represents a virtuous laboratory of rural tourism, capable of activating local economies without distorting the territories.