The beautiful European country is named “the most family friendly” during summer holidays, not France, Spain or Portugal. Others may steal the spotlight, but the Telegraph has declared Italy a great place to take children.
Many hotels have specially designed rooms for those with small children, play areas and baby clubs for parents who need a break. And once your children are old enough to explore, there is something to see where you go to the country, from the canals of Venice to the Colosseum in Rome. Holiday booking companies such as Exodus, Intrepid and Explore have compiled family holiday itineraries for hassle-free trips.
Many Agriturismiths (farm stays) also live in Italy. There, families can get a glimpse into Italian life by cooking with Nonna in the kitchen and helping out with the olive groves.
The Telegraph proposed Sardinia's Sestri Levante, Lake Magiare and Forte Village for those under the age of five. Tuscan Calabria, Turin, Puglia and Agriturismith for children aged 5-8 years. And travel along the Amalfi Coast, Tuscany and Venosta Valley for tweens.
Explorations around the world show that even if Italy is considering big cities like Rome or Madrid, it can be a little more expensive than Spain or Portugal.
The entire country is quietest outside of tourist season. To get the best weather, visitors are advised to go between April and June, September and October.
Lonely Planet says Italy is “the hub of many of the world's greatest works of art, architecture and gastronomy” and “unlikely Ertes, inspiration and movement.”
It is home to the most UNESCO World Heritage sites with must-see attractions such as St. Peter Basilica, the Pantheon, the Colosseum, the Sloping Tower of Pisa, the Grand Canal of Venice, and Lake Como.
