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- Livigno, Lombardy – Northern Italy
- Cortina d’Ampezzo, Veneto – Northern Italy
- Milan, Lombardy – Northern Italy
- Turin, Piedmont – Northern Italy
- Rome, Lazio – Central Italy
- Orvieto / Assisi / Gubbio, Umbria – Central Italy
- Pisa / Viareggio, Tuscany – Central Italy
- Etna Park (Catania), Sicily – South Italy
- Sila National Park, Calabria – Southern Italy
- Palermo, Sicily – South Italy
Are you still convinced that the month of February is to be considered as a transitional period between the Christmas binges and the lavish carnival celebrations
If you consider a whole series of factors, it is much more suitable for a holiday than you think. For example, the prices are usually affordable, moreover it is the month of Valentine’s Day, the feast of lovers …
We are in Italy and, in our country, there is no shortage of solutions and they are within everyone’s reach. The offer is varied and includes romantic cities and historic villages , without forgetting the numerous ski resorts scattered along the boot: here are some tips for deciding where to go on holiday in February in Italy.
Travel advice post COVID19
If you are planning a trip, make sure you are in line with safety measures. Follow government guidelines and only return to travel when the green light is given. Prefer natural and perhaps non-mass destinations, and in general promote local tourism: discover the wonders of your city, your region and your state. Try to avoid long-haul travel and at most choose destinations that can be reached with a few hours of flight.
1 – Livigno, Lombardy – Northern Italy
It is an ideal Valtellinese town for ski lovers . It is located on the border with Switzerland and will allow you to immerse yourself in a breathtaking landscape. You will be able to spend long days practicing various activities in the snow, between adrenaline-pumping descents and acrobatic jumps, but also relax at the SPA.
Livigno is also famous for the culinary specialties of the Valtellinese tradition , characterized by hot and tasty dishes. Among the most famous we mention the pizzoccheri, that is wheat and buckwheat tagliatelle seasoned with cabbage, cheese and potatoes; or the taroz, a particular puree of potatoes, beans and green beans seasoned with local butter and cheese.
- Holiday type : Snow holiday
- Ideal for : couples, families, groups
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 60.00 per room – see the offers
2 – Cortina d’Ampezzo, Veneto – Northern Italy
Still a perfect destination for a holiday on the snow, but this time we move to Veneto and precisely to Cortina d’Ampezzo.
It was here that the first historical “cinepanettone” was filmed, that “Christmas Holidays” of 1983 which created a “cinematographic genre” capable of marking the history of Italian comic cinema.
This location located in the Dolomites and characterized by ponds and large wooded areas . It hosts some of the most famous ski resorts in the nation, also and above all appreciated by the VIPs of the Italian showbiz.
- Holiday type : Snow holiday
- Ideal for : couples, families, groups
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 55.00 per room – see the offers
3 – Milan, Lombardy – Northern Italy
Milan is an excellent destination for a short holiday or weekend. It is known as one of the fashion capitals of the world, but its biggest draw is its cultural offerings . The Duomo and Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” are undisputed must-haves for every tourist, as are the Monumental Cemetery and the Ambrosiana Picture Gallery.
The shopping capital is an excellent winter destination, to take advantage of the sales but also to enjoy the center, which in the cold season acquires considerable charm.
SEE ALSO : What to see in Milan
- Holiday type : City of art
- Ideal for : couples, families, groups
- Recommended cards, tickets and tours: 3-hour walking tour
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 48.00 per room – see the offers
4 – Turin, Piedmont – Northern Italy
Turin, one of the oldest Italian cities , with an incredible historical and cultural value, is a perfect destination for a holiday in February.
Beautiful in every season, it is possible to visit it on foot walking from Piazza Vittorio to Piazza San Carlo, through arcades and city parks, with strategic stops dedicated to food and wine .
Turin is an elegant and graceful city with wide avenues and squares flanked by splendid arcaded buildings. For centuries it was the seat of the powerful Savoy dynasty, determined to make their “capital” as beautiful as Paris and Vienna. This is why even today it is possible to admire palaces of indescribable beauty in the city and its surroundings, such as the noteRoyal Palace of Venaria Reale .
SEE ALSO : What to see in Turin
- Holiday type : City of art
- Ideal for : couples, families, groups
- Recommended cards, tickets and tours: 2-hour walking tour
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 50.00 per room – see the offers
5 – Rome, Lazio – Central Italy
The “eternal city” will hardly leave you unsatisfied. The capital is always a feast for the eyes and the heart, in any season of the year .
There is certainly no shortage of things to do and see, from the historical attractions of ancient Rome such as the Colosseum or the Roman Forum, to the Sunday shopping of the Porta Portese flea market, without forgetting St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican museums.
SEE ALSO : What to see in Rome
- Holiday type : City of art
- Ideal for : couples, families, groups
- Recommended cards, tickets and tours: guided tour of Historic Rome with skip-the-line entry to the Colosseum skip-the-line entry to St. Peter’s, Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 45.00 per room – see the offers
6 – Orvieto / Assisi / Gubbio, Umbria – Central Italy
Universally considered as three of the most characteristic Italian villages , they will amaze you for their simplicity but also for the abundance of unique attractions in the world.
Art, history and culture are intertwined with culinary traditions not to be missed, moreover they are a rather romantic location, ideal for a couple’s holiday.
SEE ALSO : Most beautiful towns and villages in Umbria
- Holiday type : Relax-romantic weekend, Villages of Italy
- Ideal for : couples
- Recommended cards, tickets and tours: Day trip to Orvieto and Assisi
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 44.00 per room – see the offers
7 – Pisa / Viareggio, Tuscany – Central Italy
Why not take advantage of the month of February to admire one of the most beautiful cities of the boot out of season
Get ready to be amazed in front of the splendor of Piazza dei Miracoli , with that leaning tower true icon Italian admired and photographed by tourists from all over the world.
But don’t forget that February often coincides with one of the most popular pagan festivals, namely Carnival. For this reason we advise you to take a trip to nearby Viareggio , less than 30 minutes by car from Pisa and famous for its carnival celebrations .
SEE ALSO : What to see in Pisa
- Holiday type : Weekend Relax, cultural holiday
- Ideal for : couples, families, groups
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 50.00 per room – see the offers
8 – Parco dell’Etna (Catania), Sicily – Southern Italy
Have
you ever wondered what it would be like to ski on the most active volcano in Europe ? young people and families, small villages that permeate gastronomic culture and a unique natural heritage to be discovered.
- Holiday type : Snow holiday
- Ideal for : couples, families, groups
- Card, ticket and recommended tour: spicy tour to Tropea and Capo Vaticano
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 50.00 per room – see the offers
9 – Sila National Park, Calabria – Southern Italy
Photo by Lanelex. The area of ​​the Sila National Park extends for about 74 thousand hectares on the Calabrian plateau of the same name. In addition to the unique beauty of its landscapes, which extends in all directions up to the Pollino and Aspromonte mountains and the coasts of the Ionian and Tyrrhenian Seas, the Park boasts the presence of ancient picturesque villages that preserve an inestimable cultural heritage and historical.
The highest peaks in the Park are Monte Botte Donato (1928 m) and Monte Gallone (1764 m). The national park is open to visitors all year round with hiking and cycling routes, which introduce the landscapes of these places, their history and their inhabitants. Even in winter this precious Italian natural heritage has a lot to offer. In fact there are 24 km of slopes served by 5 ski lifts , among the most popular areas we point out that of Lorica.
- Holiday type : Snow holiday
- Ideal for : families, groups
- Recommended cards, tickets and tours: half day guided tour of Cagliari
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 51.00 per room – see the offers
10 – Palermo, Sicily – Southern Italy
Palermo is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy , for its monuments and its history.
Here you can also taste the best specialties of the typical cuisine and appreciate the distinctive features of the Sicilian tradition .
If you are looking to explore Palermo, be sure to check out some of the landmarks, such as the macabre Catacombs of the Capuchins, which house over 8000 perfectly preserved mummies, or the stunning Cathedral, capable of combining Gothic, Baroque and neoclassicals reflect the long and complex cultural history of Sicily.
SEE ALSO : What to see in Palermo
- Holiday type : cultural holiday
- Ideal for : couples, families, groups
- Card, ticket and recommended tour: 4-hour walking tour with tour guide through history and street food
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 47.00 per room – see the offers
