Another appealing beach is Cotoncello known for its miniature size. The beach occupies a small quiet bay and islanders often call it ‘a kid beach.’ The bay is very quiet and shallow, so there are really good conditions for rest with kids. The beach is surrounded with picturesque cliffs making it even more interesting and memorable. Several charming beaches are situated near the capital of Elba. Seccione …
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If you want to buy something with a true Italian color, you should pay your attention to the small shops. Keep in mind that in Italy it is common to bargain only at the market and at a shop a seller rounds the sum himself. From the island, you can bring different souvenirs with the picture of Napoleon. It seems you can find his pictures everywhere – on t-shirts, magnets, and postcards. Postcards with views of …
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A child will most likely enjoy the view of Stella Bay from Barabarca beach. Thanks to clear water, you can snorkel enough, watching the underwater inhabitants. Le Ghiaie beach, where you can see a rare pink pebble, will also be interesting to children. Near the beach, you can also climb the Capanne mountain. Before climbing, consider the physical abilities of your child, otherwise, the trip won’t be pleasant …
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Tourists with children usually pick another beach to relax - Marciana Marina. This resort area is also famous for its crystal clear beaches and outstanding nature. Marciana Marina Beach is the starting point of a very popular hiking path that ends in the nearby village of Marciana Alta. The path is laid across pristine beaches and gorgeous landscapes. Even travelers seeking solitude and absolute relaxation will not …
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People in Elba like to party and they know how to. On May 5th they celebrate the Day of Napoleon Bonaparte, who had lived on the island for several years. After the festive service, the costume procession goes from The Church of Mercy to the Villa Mulini. On July 14th in Capoliveri commune, they celebrate Maria’s love for Lorenzo. According to the legend, five centuries ago a girl called Maria jumped into …
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Those, who like desserts, should taste one more dish – schiaccia briaca. Despite its traditional oriental recipe with pine nuts, Izmir raisins, and wine, this cake without eggs and yeast is famous for its long storage term and is now one of the gastronomical symbols of Elba. Sburrita, fish soup, popular among regular people, and vegetable soup with bread, gurguglione, and dried codfish stoccafisso came from …
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Climate in Italy and weather forecast - best seasons for visit
If you want to assess the quality of the Italian ski resorts, then you can schedule your trip for the end of December. The exact dates for the opening of the ski season unfortunately, cannot be determined in advance, as it all depends on the specific weather. It also depends on the destination and its altitude above sea level. The longest ski season is in Cervinia. This point is located at an altitude of more than two thousand meters above sea level, and you can ski there starting from the beginning of December until the end of May. However, in the resort in Val di Fiemme for instance, the season lasts only three months (from December to early March). If the reason for the trip is a shopping tour, then the best time to travel is February. During this period in Milan, there is a week of high fashion. Also, hundreds of thousands of tourists visit Italian cities during the period of the largest sales. Winter “balance” begins immediately after Christmas, while that of summer starts usually from the first days of July and lasts until the very end of summer. It is worth noting that during the first days of sales, discounts do not exceed 30%, but in the last days you can buy exquisite branded items with a 75% discount.
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Atmosphere of Italy: religion and languages
If you believe in archaeological excavations, the presence of Jews in the territory of modern Italy dates back even to the first century of our era. This is why Judaism still occupies an important spot on the territory of the country. At the same time, the locals could openly profess this religion only from the nineteenth century. It was precisely during this time that the country had the first synagogue. To date, the number of Jews has declined to 15,000. Religious statistics are disappointing. Italy has become one of the European countries where the share of Christians has decreased significantly, as well as adherents of other faiths. This is because the new generation renounces religion. In spite of this, even atheists regularly attend church during all great religious holidays such as Christmas or Easter. In this they see not so much religious act as the historically established family traditions.
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