A SENSE OF ADVENTURE
Our Top 10 guide to Adventure Holidays
With a diverse geography that stretches from craggy, ice-capped peaks to raging rivers, turquoise seas and verdant valleys, Italy abounds with opportunities to enjoy exciting activities in the fresh air. And while many of us head to il bel paese for some well-deserved lounging in the sun or a dose of history and culture, it is worth putting down your Aperol Spritz for a moment to consider the various heart-pumping adventures that can be found in every corner of Italy.
For the real thrill-seekers there are once-in-alifetime experiences like ice-climbing, or riding the Volo dell’Angelo zipline – guaranteed to make your travels even more memorable! But there are less highoctane adventures too. Trails like the Amalfi Coast’s Sentiero degli Dei and cycling excursions in Emilia-Romagna offer beauty and adventure while being perfectly accessible for anyone with a reasonable level of fitness and a zest for something new.
Read on for our pick of ten activities to add a dash of exhilaration to your next Italian break!
1 Saddle up in the Maremma
THE MAREMMA IS WORLD-FAMOUS for its horses, cattle and buffalo – as well as its dogs and pigs! – and it is also naturally home to many. These legendary horsemen still work the land here, and joining them to drive their livestock is sure to be a memorable experience. This is not pony-trekking and you will need to know your way around a horse, but there are opportunities to saddle up here for anyone with good riding proficiency.
