{"id":1291204,"date":"2026-01-23T15:42:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T15:42:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/the-road-less-traveled-finding-hidden-gems-in-italy\/"},"modified":"2026-07-13T13:24:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T13:24:19","slug":"den-mindre-v%c3%a4lbes%c3%b6kta-v%c3%a4gen-p%c3%a5-jakt-efter-dolda-p%c3%a4rlor-i-italien","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/sv\/den-mindre-v%c3%a4lbes%c3%b6kta-v%c3%a4gen-p%c3%a5-jakt-efter-dolda-p%c3%a4rlor-i-italien\/","title":{"rendered":"Den mindre v\u00e4lbes\u00f6kta v\u00e4gen: P\u00e5 jakt efter dolda p\u00e4rlor i Italien"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"1189\">Italien \u00e4r v\u00e4rldsber\u00f6mt f\u00f6r sina historiska st\u00e4der och vykortvackra sev\u00e4rdheter \u2013 men bortom de tr\u00e5nga torgarna i Rom och Venedig finns ett helt annat Italien. L\u00e4ngs lugna landsv\u00e4gar och l\u00e4ngs mindre bes\u00f6kta kuster hittar du <strong data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"497\">Italiens dolda p\u00e4rlor som<\/strong> v\u00e4ntar p\u00e5 att uppt\u00e4ckas. Det \u00e4r de medeltida byarna, de or\u00f6rda str\u00e4nderna och de s\u00f6mniga historiska st\u00e4derna som m\u00e5nga turister f\u00f6rbiser. Fr\u00e5n en ren\u00e4ssansstad i norr <strong data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"693\">som p\u00e5minner om \u201dT\u00f6rnrosa\u201d<\/strong> till str\u00e4nder med turkosbl\u00e5tt vatten l\u00e4ngst i s\u00f6der \u2013 Italiens mindre k\u00e4nda resm\u00e5l erbjuder en rik kultur och <strong data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"865\">autentiska upplevelser utan folkmassorna<\/strong>. Att resa till dessa platser \u00e4r enklare \u00e4n du kanske tror (ja, det finns t\u00e5g och vandrarhem \u00e4ven i de sm\u00e5 st\u00e4derna!), och bel\u00f6ningen \u00e4r en mer personlig kontakt med det italienska livet. S\u00e5, om du \u00e4r redo att g\u00e5 bortom de typiska turiststr\u00e5ken, packa ner din \u00e4ventyrslust och l\u00e5t oss dyka in i Italiens b\u00e4sta okonventionella skatter!<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1327\">Mantova, Lombardiet \u2013 ren\u00e4ssanshistoria utan folkmassor<\/h2>\n<p>[bildtext id=&#8221;attachment_1273712&#8243; align=&#8221;alignnone&#8221; width=&#8221;2047&#8243;]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/europe\/italy\/mantova\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1273712 post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/golden_voyagers-JHIaDjf5cBY-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"hidden gems in italy\" width=\"2047\" height=\"2559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/golden_voyagers-JHIaDjf5cBY-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2047w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/golden_voyagers-JHIaDjf5cBY-unsplash-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/golden_voyagers-JHIaDjf5cBY-unsplash-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/golden_voyagers-JHIaDjf5cBY-unsplash-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/golden_voyagers-JHIaDjf5cBY-unsplash-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/golden_voyagers-JHIaDjf5cBY-unsplash-1638x2048.jpg 1638w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2047px) 100vw, 2047px\" \/><\/a> Foto av <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@golden_voyagers?utm_source=unsplash&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_content=creditCopyText\" class=\"post links\">Golden_Voyagers<\/a> p\u00e5 <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/a-group-of-people-walking-down-a-street-next-to-tall-buildings-JHIaDjf5cBY?utm_source=unsplash&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_content=creditCopyText\" class=\"post links\">Unsplash<\/a>[\/caption]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"2027\"><p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/europe\/italy\/mantova\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Boka vandrarhem i Mantova<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"2027\"><strong data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1374\">Mantua (Mantova)<\/strong>, bel\u00e4get i norra Italien, \u00e4r en ren\u00e4ssansp\u00e4rla som ofta f\u00f6rbises av resen\u00e4rer som skyndar sig mellan Milano och Venedig. Italienarna kallar Mantua k\u00e4rleksfullt f\u00f6r <em data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1519\">La Bella Addormentata<\/em>, eller \u201dT\u00f6rnrosa\u201d, eftersom staden har f\u00f6rblivit f\u00f6rtrollande of\u00f6r\u00e4ndrad i \u00e5rhundraden. Omgiven av tre sj\u00f6ar som bildar en naturlig vallgrav verkar Mantovas silhuett med slottstorn och kupoler sv\u00e4va p\u00e5 vattnet \u2013 en syn som pl\u00f6tsligt dyker upp n\u00e4r man korsar broarna \u00f6ver sj\u00f6arna vid soluppg\u00e5ngen. Denna lilla stad var den m\u00e4ktiga maktbasen f\u00f6r familjen Gonzaga, och dess kullerstensgator och storslagna palats viskar ber\u00e4ttelser om medeltidens och ren\u00e4ssansens storhetstid.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2324\"><strong data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2046\">L\u00e4ge<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2324\">Lombardiet, norra Italien \u2013 cirka 40 km s\u00f6der om Gardasj\u00f6n och Verona. Mantua ligger vid floden Mincio, omgiven av sj\u00f6ar. Det \u00e4r en kompakt stad d\u00e4r man kan promenera fr\u00e5n ena \u00e4nden av den UNESCO-listade historiska stadsk\u00e4rnan till den andra p\u00e5 20 minuter.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2647\"><strong data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2350\">Hur man tar sig dit<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2647\">Bra f\u00f6rbindelser med t\u00e5g och bil. Direktt\u00e5g g\u00e5r fr\u00e5n Milano (2 timmar) och Verona (45 minuter) till Mantuas station. Med bil tar det cirka 2,5 timmar fr\u00e5n Venedig. Stadsk\u00e4rnan \u00e4r till st\u00f6rsta delen bilfri, s\u00e5 planera att parkera utanf\u00f6r centrum och utforska staden till fots eller p\u00e5 cykel (cykeluthyrning \u00e4r popul\u00e4rt h\u00e4r).<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2652\" data-end=\"2670\"><strong data-start=\"2652\" data-end=\"2669\">Att g\u00f6ra<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2677\" data-end=\"3028\"><strong data-start=\"2677\" data-end=\"2696\">Palazzo Ducale:<\/strong> Utforska det vidstr\u00e4ckta Gonzaga-palatset, en \u201dstad i staden\u201d fylld med 500 rum med konstm\u00e4sterverk och freskom\u00e5lade salar. Missa inte brudkammaren (<em data-start=\"2855\" data-end=\"2875\">Camera degli Sposi<\/em>) med Mantegnas fantastiska freskom\u00e5lningar fr\u00e5n 1400-talet, och vandra runt p\u00e5 palatsets innerg\u00e5rdar och i tr\u00e4dg\u00e5rdarna medan du f\u00f6rest\u00e4ller dig livet vid hovet.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3035\" data-end=\"3267\"><strong data-start=\"3035\" data-end=\"3050\">Palazzo Te:<\/strong> Beundra manieristisk konst i denna lustvilla i stadens utkanter. Dess J\u00e4ttarnas sal kommer att l\u00e4mna dig m\u00e5ll\u00f6s \u2013 hela rummet \u00e4r m\u00e5lat fr\u00e5n golv till tak med mytologiska scener som verkar v\u00e4lla fram runt omkring dig.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3274\" data-end=\"3652\"><strong data-start=\"3274\" data-end=\"3294\">Promenad vid sj\u00f6n:<\/strong> G\u00e5 l\u00e4ngs Piazza Sordello och Piazza delle Erbe p\u00e5 sen eftermiddag och bege dig sedan till parken vid sj\u00f6n. N\u00e4r solen g\u00e5r ner \u00f6ver Lago Inferiore \u00e4r silhuetten av Mantuas stadssilhuett som speglas i vattnet ren magi. G\u00e5 med lokalbefolkningen p\u00e5 en lugn <strong data-start=\"3540\" data-end=\"3555\">passeggiata<\/strong> och ta g\u00e4rna en aperitivo spritz p\u00e5 ett kaf\u00e9 med utsikt.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3657\" data-end=\"4422\"><strong data-start=\"3657\" data-end=\"3672\">Budget tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3657\" data-end=\"4422\">Mantua \u00e4r h\u00e4rligt prisv\u00e4rt j\u00e4mf\u00f6rt med Italiens storst\u00e4der. M\u00e5nga sev\u00e4rdheter (som kyrkor och utomhusattraktioner) \u00e4r gratis eller kostar n\u00e4stan ingenting. Du kan njuta av den ber\u00f6mda lokala maten \u2013 t\u00e4nk p\u00e5 tortelli med pumpa och smakrik risotto \u2013 utan att det kostar skjortan p\u00e5 sm\u00e5 trattorior. F\u00f6r ett prisv\u00e4rt boende kan du \u00f6verv\u00e4ga det lokala vandrarhemmet. <strong data-start=\"3995\" data-end=\"4012\">Mantua Hostal<\/strong> ligger i en renoverad byggnad fr\u00e5n 1700-talet mitt i stadens centrum, med en inredning d\u00e4r vintage m\u00f6ter det moderna och till och med en terrass med utsikt \u00f6ver basilikan Sant\u2019Andrea. H\u00e4r r\u00e5der en v\u00e4nlig, m\u00e5ngkulturell atmosf\u00e4r (gemensamt rum med s\u00e4llskapsspel och en plats d\u00e4r du kan anv\u00e4nda din b\u00e4rbara dator) som \u00e4r perfekt f\u00f6r att tr\u00e4ffa andra resen\u00e4rer.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4424\" data-end=\"5046\"><strong data-start=\"4424\" data-end=\"4475\">Boende i n\u00e4rheten \u2013 Mantua Hostal (Mantova)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/275131\/mantua-hostal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1273714 post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mantua-hostal.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mantua-hostal.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mantua-hostal-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mantua-hostal-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/275131\/mantua-hostal\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Boka Mantua Hostal<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4424\" data-end=\"5046\">Detta lilla, v\u00e4lkomnande vandrarhem ligger i en byggnad fr\u00e5n 1700-talet i Mantuas historiska centrum. H\u00e4r r\u00e5der en varm och gemytlig st\u00e4mning \u2013 p\u00e5 \u00f6versta v\u00e5ningen finns en lounge med soffor, s\u00e4llskapsspel och till och med en terrass d\u00e4r du kan blicka ut \u00f6ver Sant\u2019Andreas kupol. Du bor bara 5 minuters promenad fr\u00e5n alla sev\u00e4rdheter, och den vintageinspirerade inredningen ger st\u00e4llet en mysig karakt\u00e4r. Det \u00e4r den perfekta budgetbasen f\u00f6r att uppleva Mantuas charm p\u00e5 n\u00e4ra h\u00e5ll.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5048\" data-end=\"5471\">Mantua k\u00e4nns som en tidskapsel fr\u00e5n ren\u00e4ssansen \u2013 <strong data-start=\"5095\" data-end=\"5176\">ofta f\u00f6rbisedd av utl\u00e4ndska bes\u00f6kare men full av konst, kultur och lokalt liv<\/strong>. N\u00e4r du strosar omkring p\u00e5 de lugna torgen med sina arkadg\u00e5ngar kanske du undrar hur denna <em data-start=\"5287\" data-end=\"5317\">\u201dItaliens mest livsv\u00e4nliga stad\u201d<\/em> har kunnat undg\u00e5 uppm\u00e4rksamheten. Men det \u00e4r en del av Mantuas magi: du f\u00e5r en italiensk kulturskatt helt f\u00f6r dig sj\u00e4lv.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5473\" data-end=\"5539\">Camogli, Ligurien \u2013 En f\u00e4rgsprakande kustby som tiden inte har ber\u00f6rt<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1273715\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sara-canonici-W8oGOxDBmIE-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"hidden gems in italy\" width=\"1706\" height=\"2559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sara-canonici-W8oGOxDBmIE-unsplash-scaled.jpg 1706w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sara-canonici-W8oGOxDBmIE-unsplash-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sara-canonici-W8oGOxDBmIE-unsplash-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sara-canonici-W8oGOxDBmIE-unsplash-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sara-canonici-W8oGOxDBmIE-unsplash-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sara-canonici-W8oGOxDBmIE-unsplash-1365x2048.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1706px) 100vw, 1706px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5541\" data-end=\"6431\">P\u00e5 den italienska rivieran, bara n\u00e5gra t\u00e5gstationer bort fr\u00e5n folkmassorna i Cinque Terre och Portofino, ligger <strong data-start=\"5640\" data-end=\"5651\">Camogli<\/strong>, en bildsk\u00f6n fiskeby som fortfarande \u00e4r underbart l\u00e5gm\u00e4ld. Med sina h\u00f6ga pastellf\u00e4rgade hus som kantar hamnen och tr\u00e4fiskeb\u00e5tar som guppar i Liguriska havet \u00e4r Camogli lika fotogenisk som sina ber\u00f6mda grannar \u2013 men har betydligt f\u00e4rre turister. Stadens namn betyder bokstavligen \u201dhustrarnas hus\u201d, vilket anspelar p\u00e5 sj\u00f6m\u00e4nnens familjer som sk\u00f6tte hemmen medan m\u00e4nnen var till sj\u00f6ss. Idag lockar Camogli med sin stenstrand, strandpromenaderna och det gamla slottet fr\u00e4mst italienska familjer och insatta backpackers. Det \u00e4r den typen av plats d\u00e4r man kan njuta av focaccia fr\u00e5n ett lokalt bageri, sm\u00e5prata med v\u00e4nliga butiksinnehavare och k\u00e4nna den <em data-start=\"6327\" data-end=\"6361\">traditionella fiskebynsst\u00e4mningen<\/em> som st\u00f6rre semesterorter har f\u00f6rlorat.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"6437\" data-end=\"6714\"><strong data-start=\"6437\" data-end=\"6450\">L\u00e4ge<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6437\" data-end=\"6714\">Ligurien (nordv\u00e4stkusten), p\u00e5 <strong data-start=\"6492\" data-end=\"6515\">Portofinohalv\u00f6n<\/strong>. Camogli ligger cirka 25 km \u00f6ster om Genua. Staden vetter mot Golfo Paradiso och omges av gr\u00f6na kullar. Alldeles intill (bokstavligen p\u00e5 andra sidan halv\u00f6n) ligger det glamour\u00f6sa Portofino, men Camogli \u00e4r i sig mer avslappnat.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"6437\" data-end=\"6714\"><strong data-start=\"6719\" data-end=\"6740\">Hur man tar sig dit<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6437\" data-end=\"6714\">Ta ett regionalt\u00e5g fr\u00e5n <strong data-start=\"6768\" data-end=\"6786\">Genua (Genoa)<\/strong> l\u00e4ngs kustlinjen \u2013 resan tar cirka 30 minuter. Camogli har en egen t\u00e5gstation en kort promenad fr\u00e5n strandpromenaden. Fr\u00e5n Cinque Terre-sidan tar t\u00e5gen fr\u00e5n La Spezia cirka 1 timme. P\u00e5 sommaren kan du ocks\u00e5 ta dig dit med b\u00e5t eller f\u00e4rja fr\u00e5n Genua eller andra st\u00e4der l\u00e4ngs Rivieran. Byn \u00e4r kompakt, s\u00e5 du beh\u00f6ver ingen bil (och det \u00e4r sv\u00e5rt att hitta parkering).<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"7126\" data-end=\"7144\"><strong data-start=\"7126\" data-end=\"7143\">Att g\u00f6ra<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"7151\" data-end=\"7581\"><strong data-start=\"7151\" data-end=\"7174\">Strandpromenaden och stranden:<\/strong> Strosa l\u00e4ngs <strong data-start=\"7186\" data-end=\"7199\">lungomare<\/strong> (strandpromenaden) med sina m\u00e5nga glassbarer och trattorior. Koppla av p\u00e5 Camoglis l\u00e5nga stenstrand \u2013 den \u00e4r gratis att bes\u00f6ka, och p\u00e5 vissa delar kan du hyra en solstol om du vill. Vattnet \u00e4r klart och perfekt f\u00f6r bad p\u00e5 varma dagar. Missa inte att fotografera raden av h\u00f6ga, f\u00e4rgglada hus fr\u00e5n stranden \u2013 deras slitna pastellf\u00e4rger och gr\u00f6na f\u00f6nsterluckor \u00e4r typiska f\u00f6r Ligurien.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7588\" data-end=\"7912\"><strong data-start=\"7588\" data-end=\"7617\">Castello della Dragonara:<\/strong> Kl\u00e4ttra upp till denna lilla medeltida borg p\u00e5 en klippig utl\u00f6pare ovanf\u00f6r hamnen. Den byggdes ursprungligen f\u00f6r att skydda mot pirater, men idag erbjuder den panoramautsikt \u00f6ver Camoglis vik och anv\u00e4nds ibland f\u00f6r konstutst\u00e4llningar. Nedanf\u00f6r borgen sl\u00e5r v\u00e5gorna mot klipporna \u2013 en dramatisk plats att besk\u00e5da solnedg\u00e5ngen fr\u00e5n.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7919\" data-end=\"8394\"><strong data-start=\"7919\" data-end=\"7954\">San Fruttuoso-klostret (dagstur):<\/strong> Hoppa p\u00e5 en b\u00e5t (eller ge dig ut p\u00e5 en vandring) till det n\u00e4rbel\u00e4gna <strong data-start=\"8001\" data-end=\"8018\">San Fruttuoso<\/strong>, en liten vik som endast \u00e4r tillg\u00e4nglig via havet eller en vandringsled. Inb\u00e4ddat mellan tallkl\u00e4dda klippor hittar du ett <strong data-start=\"8115\" data-end=\"8137\">kloster fr\u00e5n 900-talet<\/strong> precis vid en stenstrand och bronsstatyn <em data-start=\"8170\" data-end=\"8191\">\u201dKristus i avgrunden\u201d<\/em> som ligger neds\u00e4nkt i viken. B\u00e5tar avg\u00e5r fr\u00e5n Camoglis hamn och n\u00e5r denna idylliska plats p\u00e5 cirka 30 minuter \u2013 det \u00e4r en dold p\u00e4rla i sig, perfekt f\u00f6r en picknick och ett dopp i det smaragdgr\u00f6na vattnet.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"8399\" data-end=\"8771\"><strong data-start=\"8399\" data-end=\"8414\">Tips f\u00f6r den som vill spara pengar<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"8399\" data-end=\"8771\">J\u00e4mf\u00f6rt med Portofinos exklusiva resorter erbjuder Camogli betydligt mer \u00f6verkomliga priser. Njut av lokal gatumat \u2013 rykande het <strong data-start=\"8540\" data-end=\"8552\">farinata<\/strong> (kik\u00e4rtspannkaka) eller en bit ostfocaccia \u2013 f\u00f6r bara n\u00e5gra euro. Om du bes\u00f6ker flera liguriska st\u00e4der kan du spara pengar genom att \u00e5ka med de billiga regionalt\u00e5gen eller f\u00e4rjorna ist\u00e4llet f\u00f6r dyra taxibilar eller turistb\u00e5tar.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"8773\" data-end=\"9760\"><strong data-start=\"8773\" data-end=\"8829\">Boende i n\u00e4rheten \u2013 Ostello Bello Genova (Genua)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1273716\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hostel-genoa.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hostel-genoa.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hostel-genoa-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hostel-genoa-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/307681\/ostello-bello-genova\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1273717 post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hostel-genoa-2.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hostel-genoa-2.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hostel-genoa-2-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hostel-genoa-2-768x511.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/307681\/ostello-bello-genova\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Boka Ostello Bello Genova<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8773\" data-end=\"9760\">I Camogli finns det inte s\u00e5 m\u00e5nga boendealternativ f\u00f6r backpackare, men oroa dig inte \u2013 den livliga hamnstaden Genua ligger bara en halvtimme bort och \u00e4r en utm\u00e4rkt utg\u00e5ngspunkt. Ostello Bello Genova \u00e4r ett h\u00f6gt rankat vandrarhem i hj\u00e4rtat av Genua. Det \u00e4r k\u00e4nt f\u00f6r sin gemytliga atmosf\u00e4r: t\u00e4nk dig kv\u00e4llsmiddagar i familj\u00e4r st\u00e4mning, livemusik och till och med karaoke i ett livligt gemensamt utrymme. Det finns en takterrass med h\u00e4ngmattor och en tr\u00e4dg\u00e5rd d\u00e4r du kan koppla av efter en dagsutflykt till kusten. Med gratis Wi-Fi, en bar som \u00e4r \u00f6ppen dygnet runt och ett l\u00e4ge bara 5 minuter fr\u00e5n centralstationen \u00e4r det b\u00e5de bekv\u00e4mt och fullt av n\u00f6jen. M\u00e5nga resen\u00e4rer anv\u00e4nder det som en utg\u00e5ngspunkt f\u00f6r att utforska Genuas historiska gr\u00e4nder p\u00e5 kv\u00e4llen och Liguriens dolda p\u00e4rlor (som Camogli) p\u00e5 dagen.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9762\" data-end=\"10291\">Camogli p\u00e5minner oss om att man kan hitta lugn och ro \u00e4ven l\u00e4ngs en av Italiens mest turistt\u00e4ta kuster. H\u00e4r <strong data-start=\"9870\" data-end=\"9975\">kanske Cinque Terre och Portofino stj\u00e4l uppm\u00e4rksamheten, men Camogli stj\u00e4l ditt hj\u00e4rta med sin genuina charm<\/strong>. Det \u00e4r ett enkelt \u201dhemligt\u201d stopp att l\u00e4gga till om du \u00e4lskar kustst\u00e4der men f\u00f6redrar dem utan folkmassor. Tillbringa en lugn eftermiddag vid hamnen med en kr\u00e4mig <strong data-start=\"10156\" data-end=\"10176\">pistageglass<\/strong>, s\u00e5 kommer du att f\u00f6rst\u00e5 varf\u00f6r Camogli f\u00f6rblir en \u00e4lskad italiensk tillflyktsort, som tyst lyser precis utanf\u00f6r rampljuset.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"10293\" data-end=\"10351\">Orta San Giulio, Piemonte \u2013 En sagolik semester vid sj\u00f6n<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1273718\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1273718\" style=\"width: 2559px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1273718\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/luca-florio-Ej86Gpo_gWY-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"hidden gems in italy\" width=\"2559\" height=\"1695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/luca-florio-Ej86Gpo_gWY-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2559w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/luca-florio-Ej86Gpo_gWY-unsplash-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/luca-florio-Ej86Gpo_gWY-unsplash-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/luca-florio-Ej86Gpo_gWY-unsplash-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/luca-florio-Ej86Gpo_gWY-unsplash-1536x1017.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/luca-florio-Ej86Gpo_gWY-unsplash-2048x1356.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2559px) 100vw, 2559px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1273718\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Foto av <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@elleflorio?utm_source=unsplash&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_content=creditCopyText\" class=\"post links\">Luca Florio<\/a> p\u00e5 <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/concrete-buildings-surrounded-by-body-of-water-during-daytime-Ej86Gpo_gWY?utm_source=unsplash&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_content=creditCopyText\" class=\"post links\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"10353\" data-end=\"11175\">Comosj\u00f6n och Maggioresj\u00f6n \u00e4r internationellt k\u00e4nda, men <strong data-start=\"10410\" data-end=\"10423\">den<\/strong> lilla <strong data-start=\"10410\" data-end=\"10423\">Ortasj\u00f6n<\/strong> i Piemonte har en speciell, n\u00e4stan hemlig magi. Sj\u00f6ns juvel \u00e4r <strong data-start=\"10500\" data-end=\"10519\">Orta San Giulio<\/strong>, som ofta hyllas som en av Italiens vackraste byar. Att anl\u00e4nda till Orta k\u00e4nns som att kliva in i en saga: smala gr\u00e4nder leder ner till en fridfull strandpromenad, d\u00e4r ett kloster p\u00e5 en \u00f6 ligger mystiskt mitt i sj\u00f6n. Med sina <strong data-start=\"10804\" data-end=\"10858\">pastellf\u00e4rgade medeltida byggnader, blomsterprydda balkonger<\/strong> och avsaknaden av bilar i den historiska stadsk\u00e4rnan utstr\u00e5lar Orta San Giulio romantik och lugn. F\u00f6rfattare som Balzac sv\u00e4rmade om Ortas sk\u00f6nhet, men \u00e4n i dag \u00e4r det h\u00e4r st\u00e4llet lyckligtvis inte alls lika \u00f6verbefolkat som de st\u00f6rre sj\u00f6arna. Om du s\u00f6ker en fridfull tillflyktsort med en touch av sagolik charm \u00e4r Orta den dolda p\u00e4rlan f\u00f6r dig.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"11181\" data-end=\"11510\"><strong data-start=\"11181\" data-end=\"11194\">L\u00e4ge<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"11181\" data-end=\"11510\">Regionen Piemonte (Piemonte) i nordv\u00e4stra Italien. Byn Orta San Giulio ligger p\u00e5 en halv\u00f6 vid <strong data-start=\"11309\" data-end=\"11322\">Ortasj\u00f6ns<\/strong> \u00f6stra strand, cirka 80 km nordv\u00e4st om Milano. Sj\u00f6n ligger v\u00e4ster om den st\u00f6rre Maggioresj\u00f6n. Det \u00e4r en liten ort \u2013 du kan g\u00e5 fr\u00e5n ena \u00e4nden till den andra p\u00e5 15 minuter \u2013 och centrumomr\u00e5det \u00e4r till stor del en g\u00e5gata.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"11515\" data-end=\"11944\"><strong data-start=\"11515\" data-end=\"11536\">Hur man tar sig dit<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"11515\" data-end=\"11944\">Fr\u00e5n Milano tar du t\u00e5get mot Domodossola och stiger av vid stationen <strong data-start=\"11596\" data-end=\"11612\">Orta-Miasino<\/strong> (cirka 1,5 timmar), d\u00e4refter \u00e4r det 3 km med taxi eller buss till byn (eller en vacker promenad nedf\u00f6r backen om du reser med l\u00e4tt bagage). Alternativt g\u00e5r det ocks\u00e5 bra att ta t\u00e5g till n\u00e4rliggande Pettenasco eller bussar fr\u00e5n Novara. Med bil ligger Orta ungef\u00e4r 1,5 timmars bilresa fr\u00e5n Milano \u2013 parkera p\u00e5 de avsedda parkeringsplatserna ovanf\u00f6r staden, eftersom bilar inte \u00e4r till\u00e5tna i den gamla stadsk\u00e4rnan.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"11949\" data-end=\"11966\"><strong data-start=\"11949\" data-end=\"11966\">Att g\u00f6ra<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"11973\" data-end=\"12375\"><strong data-start=\"11973\" data-end=\"11994\">Isola San Giulio:<\/strong> Ta en kort f\u00e4rjetur (5 minuter) till <strong data-start=\"12029\" data-end=\"12050\">\u00f6n San Giulio<\/strong>, som reser sig mitt i sj\u00f6n. P\u00e5 \u00f6n finns en gammal basilika och ett aktivt kloster. Vandra l\u00e4ngs stigen \u201dWay of Silence\u201d som g\u00e5r runt \u00f6ns omkrets, flankerad av gamla murar och citattavlor som uppmanar till stilla kontemplation. Det \u00e4r en fridfull tillflyktsort d\u00e4r det h\u00f6gsta ljudet ofta bara \u00e4r vattnets kluckande.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"12382\" data-end=\"12835\"><strong data-start=\"12382\" data-end=\"12406\">Sacro Monte di Orta:<\/strong> Vandra eller k\u00f6r upp till kullen ovanf\u00f6r staden f\u00f6r att bes\u00f6ka detta <em data-start=\"12475\" data-end=\"12492\">heliga berg<\/em>, som finns med p\u00e5 UNESCO:s v\u00e4rldsarvslista. Det \u00e4r ett andaktskomplex best\u00e5ende av 20 kapell byggda p\u00e5 1600-talet, vart och ett fyllt med statyer och freskom\u00e5lningar som skildrar Sankt Franciskus liv. Ut\u00f6ver den andliga konsten erbjuder bergstoppen <strong data-start=\"12679\" data-end=\"12705\">hisnande panoramautsikt<\/strong> \u00f6ver Ortasj\u00f6n och byn nedanf\u00f6r \u2013 verkligen v\u00e4rt kl\u00e4ttringen. Ta med en picknick; p\u00e5 omr\u00e5det finns gott om skuggiga b\u00e4nkar med utsikt.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"12842\" data-end=\"13192\"><strong data-start=\"12842\" data-end=\"12859\">Piazza Motta:<\/strong> Tillbaka i Ortas centrum kan du koppla av p\u00e5 det charmiga huvudtorget vid sj\u00f6n. Njut av en espresso eller <strong data-start=\"12949\" data-end=\"12969\">en aperitivo spritz<\/strong> p\u00e5 ett kaf\u00e9 under arkaden vid Palazzotto (r\u00e5dhuset) fr\u00e5n 1500-talet. P\u00e5 onsdagar h\u00e5lls en livlig utomhusmarknad p\u00e5 torget \u2013 ett utm\u00e4rkt tillf\u00e4lle att k\u00f6pa lokala ostar, honung och hantverksprodukter fr\u00e5n de omgivande dalarna.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"13197\" data-end=\"13674\"><strong data-start=\"13197\" data-end=\"13212\">Budget tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"13197\" data-end=\"13674\">Orta San Giulios n\u00f6jen \u00e4r enkla (och billiga!) \u2013 njut av gratisaktiviteter som att simma i det klara sj\u00f6vattnet eller vandra p\u00e5 natursk\u00f6na stigar runt sj\u00f6n. Ist\u00e4llet f\u00f6r dyra b\u00e5tturer p\u00e5 sj\u00f6n kan du ta de billiga f\u00e4rjorna som lokalbefolkningen anv\u00e4nder mellan Orta, \u00f6n och kustbyarna. Du kan ocks\u00e5 spara pengar genom att bo strax utanf\u00f6r byn och promenera in; flera B&#038;B och sm\u00e5 <strong data-start=\"13587\" data-end=\"13608\">vandrarhemsliknande boenden<\/strong> i omr\u00e5det erbjuder l\u00e4gre priser \u00e4n boenden som ligger direkt vid vattnet.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"13676\" data-end=\"14452\"><strong data-start=\"13676\" data-end=\"13741\">Boende i n\u00e4rheten \u2013 Piccolo Hotel Olina (Orta San Giulio)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/23977\/piccolo-hotel-olina\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Boka Piccolo Hotel Olina<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"13676\" data-end=\"14452\">F\u00f6r en \u00f6vernattning i Orta \u00e4r detta <strong data-start=\"13774\" data-end=\"13797\">prisv\u00e4rda v\u00e4rdshus<\/strong> ett utm\u00e4rkt val. Piccolo Hotel Olina \u00e4r ett bekv\u00e4mt pensionat bel\u00e4get <strong data-start=\"13869\" data-end=\"13914\">i den historiska stadsk\u00e4rnan i Orta San Giulio<\/strong>, bara n\u00e5gra steg fr\u00e5n sj\u00f6n. Det ligger i en omsorgsfullt restaurerad medeltida byggnad, vilket ger dig en autentisk lokal k\u00e4nsla. Rummen \u00e4r enkla men mysiga, och en <strong data-start=\"14106\" data-end=\"14124\">gratis frukost<\/strong> ing\u00e5r \u2013 perfekt f\u00f6r att ladda batterierna inf\u00f6r en dag fylld av uppt\u00e4ckter. H\u00e4r f\u00e5r du uppleva byns lugna tidiga morgnar och kv\u00e4llar, n\u00e4r dagsbes\u00f6karna har \u00e5kt hem och Orta \u00e4r som mest magisk.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"14454\" data-end=\"15025\">Orta San Giulio m\u00e5 vara liten, men den l\u00e4mnar ett stort intryck. Oavsett om du vandrar l\u00e4ngs de <strong data-start=\"14545\" data-end=\"14591\">kullerstensbelagda gr\u00e4nderna prydda med pelargoner<\/strong>, lyssnar p\u00e5 kyrkklockornas ekande \u00f6ver vattnet eller ser dimman rulla in \u00f6ver sj\u00f6n i gryningen, \u00e4r det sv\u00e5rt att inte f\u00f6r\u00e4lska sig i denna plats. Det \u00e4r inte konstigt att den r\u00e4knas till <em data-start=\"14757\" data-end=\"14788\">\u201di borghi pi\u00f9 belli d\u2019Italia\u201d<\/em> \u2013 Italiens vackraste byar. Om du l\u00e4ngtar efter ett lugnare tempo och inspiration vid sj\u00f6n, s\u00e4tt upp Orta p\u00e5 din lista \u2013 det \u00e4r en dold italiensk skatt som n\u00e4stan k\u00e4nns som din egen hemliga uppt\u00e4ckt.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"15027\" data-end=\"15086\">Otranto, Apulien \u2013 En resa till landets \u00f6stligaste h\u00f6rn med turkosa hav<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1273719\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1273719\" style=\"width: 2559px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1273719\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/massimo-virgilio-byfh3kHn12Y-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"hidden gems in italy\" width=\"2559\" height=\"1706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/massimo-virgilio-byfh3kHn12Y-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2559w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/massimo-virgilio-byfh3kHn12Y-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/massimo-virgilio-byfh3kHn12Y-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/massimo-virgilio-byfh3kHn12Y-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/massimo-virgilio-byfh3kHn12Y-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/massimo-virgilio-byfh3kHn12Y-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2559px) 100vw, 2559px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1273719\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Foto av <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@massimovirgilio?utm_source=unsplash&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_content=creditCopyText\" class=\"post links\">Massimo Virgilio<\/a> p\u00e5 <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/brown-rock-formation-on-blue-sea-during-daytime-byfh3kHn12Y?utm_source=unsplash&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_content=creditCopyText\" class=\"post links\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"15088\" data-end=\"16032\">Solblekta f\u00e4stningsmurar, turkosbl\u00e5tt vatten i Adriatiska havet och en blandning av kulturer k\u00e4nnetecknar <strong data-start=\"15167\" data-end=\"15178\">Otranto<\/strong>, en p\u00e4rla p\u00e5 <strong data-start=\"15193\" data-end=\"15204\">Salentohalv\u00f6n<\/strong> vid Italiens h\u00e4l. Otranto \u00e4r officiellt den \u00f6stligaste staden i Italien \u2013 d\u00e4r landets f\u00f6rsta soluppg\u00e5ng tr\u00e4ffar. Denna kuststad har genom \u00e5rhundradena utsatts f\u00f6r invasioner av greker, romare och turkar, och idag utstr\u00e5lar dess vitkalkade gamla stadsk\u00e4rna och strandpromenad en unik blandning av historia och avslappnad kustcharm. Promenera l\u00e4ngs de bef\u00e4sta murarna och blicka ut \u00f6ver den <strong data-start=\"15612\" data-end=\"15643\">klarbl\u00e5 Otrantokanalen<\/strong>, d\u00e4r Albanien skymtar svagt \u00f6ver havet en klar dag. Trots sin historiska betydelse (Otrantos medeltida katedral rymmer f\u00e4ngslande mosaiker och ett st\u00e4mningsfullt martyraltare) \u00e4r staden fortfarande behagligt l\u00e5gm\u00e4ld och <em data-start=\"15862\" data-end=\"15911\">betydligt mindre bes\u00f6kt \u00e4n turistmagneterna l\u00e4ngre norrut<\/em>. Med sitt slott, <strong data-start=\"15930\" data-end=\"15950\">turkosa vatten<\/strong> och uts\u00f6kta fisk- och skaldjursr\u00e4tter f\u00e5ngar Otranto det allra b\u00e4sta av Apuliens charm.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"16038\" data-end=\"16349\"><strong data-start=\"16038\" data-end=\"16051\">L\u00e4ge<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"16038\" data-end=\"16349\">Regionen Apulien (Puglia), l\u00e4ngst i s\u00f6der. Otranto ligger vid Adriatiska kusten p\u00e5 spetsen av Italiens \u201dh\u00e4l\u201d. Staden ligger cirka 50 km syd\u00f6st om Lecce. Capo d\u2019Otranto, strax utanf\u00f6r staden, \u00e4r <strong data-start=\"16235\" data-end=\"16266\">Italiens \u00f6stligaste punkt<\/strong> (markerad av en fyr vid Punta Palasc\u00eca).<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"16354\" data-end=\"16809\"><strong data-start=\"16354\" data-end=\"16375\">Hur man tar sig dit<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"16354\" data-end=\"16809\">Den n\u00e4rmaste staden \u00e4r <strong data-start=\"16396\" data-end=\"16405\">Lecce<\/strong>. Fr\u00e5n t\u00e5gstationen i Lecce kan du ta ett lokalt\u00e5g till Otranto (cirka 1,5 timmar) eller en snabbare regionalbuss (cirka 1 timme), eftersom Otranto ligger p\u00e5 en sidolinje. Om du k\u00f6r bil tar det ungef\u00e4r 40 minuter fr\u00e5n Lecce. P\u00e5 sommaren g\u00e5r det praktiska <strong data-start=\"16649\" data-end=\"16666\">pendelbussar<\/strong> mellan Otranto och andra strandorter i Salento. V\u00e4l i Otranto kan man ta sig runt till fots \u2013 fr\u00e5n slottet till stranden \u00e4r det bara en 10-minuterspromenad.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"16354\" data-end=\"16809\"><strong data-start=\"16814\" data-end=\"16831\">Att g\u00f6ra<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"16838\" data-end=\"17473\"><strong data-start=\"16838\" data-end=\"16868\">Otrantos slott och gamla stan:<\/strong> Bes\u00f6k det <strong data-start=\"16879\" data-end=\"16899\">aragonska slottet<\/strong> som vaktar hamnen \u2013 dess tjocka stenmurar och vallgrav h\u00f6ll en g\u00e5ng tillbaka de ottomanska styrkorna. Idag kan du vandra l\u00e4ngs f\u00e4stningsmurarna f\u00f6r att njuta av utsikten \u00f6ver hamnen och utforska utst\u00e4llningarna inne i slottet (d\u00e4r det ofta h\u00e5lls konst- eller historiska utst\u00e4llningar). Strosa genom <strong data-start=\"17132\" data-end=\"17146\">Gamla stadens<\/strong> labyrint av gr\u00e4nder, kantade av vita stenbyggnader och lokala hantverksbutiker. H\u00e4r hittar du allt fr\u00e5n handgjord keramik till st\u00e5nd som s\u00e4ljer <strong data-start=\"17284\" data-end=\"17295\">Taralli-kex<\/strong> och olivolja. Gl\u00f6m inte att kika in i Otrantos katedral fr\u00e5n 1000-talet \u2013 hela golvet best\u00e5r av en gigantisk medeltida mosaik som f\u00f6rest\u00e4ller Livets tr\u00e4d och mytiska ber\u00e4ttelser.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"17480\" data-end=\"18006\"><strong data-start=\"17480\" data-end=\"17500\">Baia dei Turchi:<\/strong> Strax norr om staden ligger \u201dTurkarnas vik\u201d, en vacker strandvik d\u00e4r, enligt legenden, osmanska turkar gick i land \u00e5r 1480. Det \u00e4r en <strong data-start=\"17636\" data-end=\"17656\">vit sandstrand<\/strong> omgiven av tallskogar och klippor. Vattnet h\u00e4r har en otrolig bl\u00e5gr\u00f6n nyans som kan m\u00e4ta sig med vilket tropiskt paradis som helst. Du m\u00e5ste k\u00f6ra bil eller ta en pendelbuss (cirka 8 km fr\u00e5n Otranto), men det \u00e4r v\u00e4rt det \u2013 st\u00e4mningen \u00e4r or\u00f6rd och vattnet kristallklart och perfekt f\u00f6r bad.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"18013\" data-end=\"18422\"><strong data-start=\"18013\" data-end=\"18038\">Strandpromenaden:<\/strong> P\u00e5 kv\u00e4llarna kan du g\u00f6ra som lokalbefolkningen och ta en <strong data-start=\"18074\" data-end=\"18089\">passeggiata<\/strong> l\u00e4ngs Otrantos strandpromenad. N\u00e4r solen g\u00e5r ner \u00f6ver Adriatiska havet f\u00e4rgas himlen rosa och de historiska murarna lyser gyllene. Stanna till f\u00f6r en gelato eller en <strong data-start=\"18239\" data-end=\"18256\">caff\u00e8 leccese<\/strong> (espresso p\u00e5 is med mandelmj\u00f6lk) p\u00e5 ett utomhuscaf\u00e9. St\u00e4mningen \u00e4r livlig men inte \u00f6verfull \u2013 ett perfekt tillf\u00e4lle att njuta av Otrantos avslappnade kustatmosf\u00e4r.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"18013\" data-end=\"18422\"><strong data-start=\"18427\" data-end=\"18442\">Budget tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"18013\" data-end=\"18422\">Otranto och den omgivande Salento-regionen \u00e4r gl\u00e4djande budgetv\u00e4nliga. M\u00e5nga av de b\u00e4sta upplevelserna (simning, promenader i gamla stan, kyrkbes\u00f6k) \u00e4r gratis. F\u00f6r billiga m\u00e5ltider, h\u00e5ll utkik efter <em data-start=\"18638\" data-end=\"18645\">pucce<\/em> \u2013 Puglias fyllda sm\u00f6rg\u00e5sar \u2013 eller f\u00e4rska fisk- och skaldjursfritters som s\u00e4ljs fr\u00e5n gatuk\u00e4rror. Att resa med kollektivtrafik sparar pengar: de lokala <strong data-start=\"18789\" data-end=\"18800\">Sud Est<\/strong> -t\u00e5gen och bussarna fr\u00e5n Lecce till Otranto kostar bara n\u00e5gra euro och g\u00f6r att du kan se dig omkring utan att hyra bil. Om du bor i Lecce (en st\u00f6rre stad med fler vandrarhem) och g\u00f6r dagsutflykter till Otranto kan du s\u00e4nka boendekostnaderna samtidigt som du fortfarande kan njuta av stranden p\u00e5 dagarna.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"19096\" data-end=\"20221\"><strong data-start=\"19096\" data-end=\"19150\">Boende i n\u00e4rheten \u2013 Urban Oasis Hostel (Lecce)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/278541\/urban-oasis-hostel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1273720 post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hostel-italy.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hostel-italy.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hostel-italy-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hostel-italy-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/278541\/urban-oasis-hostel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1273721 post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hostel-italy-2.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hostel-italy-2.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hostel-italy-2-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hostel-italy-2-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hostel-italy-2-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/278541\/urban-oasis-hostel\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Boka Urban Oasis Hostel<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"19096\" data-end=\"20221\">Lecce, det barocka \u201dSydens Florens\u201d, \u00e4r en perfekt utg\u00e5ngspunkt f\u00f6r att utforska Apuliens dolda p\u00e4rlor som Otranto. Urban Oasis Hostel \u00e4r regionens f\u00f6rsta riktiga backpacker-vandrarhem och en favorit bland resen\u00e4rer. Det ligger i en charmig <strong data-start=\"19408\" data-end=\"19434\">byggnad i liberty-stil<\/strong> i centrala Lecce, bara 500 meter fr\u00e5n t\u00e5gstationen och de viktigaste sev\u00e4rdheterna. Vandrarhemmet lever upp till sitt namn med en 400 m\u00b2 stor innerg\u00e5rd fylld med frukttr\u00e4d och h\u00e4ngmattor \u2013 en riktig oas mitt i staden! Inomhus finns ett fullt utrustat k\u00f6k, en avslappningslounge och superv\u00e4nliga \u00e4gare som g\u00e4rna delar med sig av lokala tips. Bussar till Otranto och andra str\u00e4nder avg\u00e5r fr\u00e5n n\u00e4rheten, vilket g\u00f6r det till en perfekt utg\u00e5ngspunkt f\u00f6r \u00e4ventyr i Salento. Den sociala st\u00e4mningen h\u00e4r inneb\u00e4r att du kanske till och med hittar kompisar att stranda med. Kort sagt \u00e4r det rent, avslappnat och har ett utm\u00e4rkt l\u00e4ge f\u00f6r att utforska Apulien p\u00e5 en budget.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"20223\" data-end=\"20729\">Otranto ligger visserligen l\u00e4ngst \u00f6sterut i Italien, men staden f\u00f6rkroppsligar s\u00e5 mycket av det som g\u00f6r Apulien s\u00e5 speciellt: <strong data-start=\"20321\" data-end=\"20385\">en rik historia, en blandning av kulturer och or\u00f6rd sk\u00f6nhet vid havet<\/strong>. N\u00e4r du st\u00e5r p\u00e5 stadsmuren med Adriatiska havet som str\u00e4cker sig mot horisonten k\u00e4nns det verkligen som om du befinner dig vid Italiens gr\u00e4ns \u2013 d\u00e4r varje soluppg\u00e5ng \u00f6ver havet inleder ett nytt \u00e4ventyr. Om du s\u00f6ker en blandning av <strong data-start=\"20644\" data-end=\"20670\">kultur och strandliv<\/strong> med en br\u00e5kdel av de vanliga turisterna, s\u00e5 lockar Otranto.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"20731\" data-end=\"20794\">Tropea, Kalabrien \u2013 Str\u00e4nder p\u00e5 klipptopparna vid \u201dGudarnas kust\u201d<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1273722\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1273722\" style=\"width: 1706px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/europe\/italy\/tropea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1273722 post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/eugenio-camporato-6SCONXddv98-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"tropea italy\" width=\"1706\" height=\"2559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/eugenio-camporato-6SCONXddv98-unsplash-scaled.jpg 1706w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/eugenio-camporato-6SCONXddv98-unsplash-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/eugenio-camporato-6SCONXddv98-unsplash-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/eugenio-camporato-6SCONXddv98-unsplash-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/eugenio-camporato-6SCONXddv98-unsplash-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/eugenio-camporato-6SCONXddv98-unsplash-1365x2048.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1706px) 100vw, 1706px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1273722\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Foto av <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@eugenioc11?utm_source=unsplash&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_content=creditCopyText\" class=\"post links\">Eugenio Camporato<\/a> p\u00e5 <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/brown-concrete-building-on-cliff-by-the-sea-under-blue-sky-during-daytime-6SCONXddv98?utm_source=unsplash&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_content=creditCopyText\" class=\"post links\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"20796\" data-end=\"21820\"><p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/europe\/italy\/tropea\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Boka vandrarhem i Tropea<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"20796\" data-end=\"21820\"><strong data-start=\"20854\" data-end=\"20864\">Tropea<\/strong>, som ligger dramatiskt bel\u00e4get p\u00e5 en klippa ovanf\u00f6r Tyrrenska havet, \u00e4r en soldr\u00e4nkt kuststad i Kalabrien som v\u00e4cker ren f\u00f6rundran. Tropea kallas ofta f\u00f6r <strong data-start=\"20949\" data-end=\"20973\">\u201dKalabriens p\u00e4rla\u201d och<\/strong> kan stoltsera med bl\u00e4ndande vita sandstr\u00e4nder och ett vatten s\u00e5 bl\u00e5tt att det kan m\u00e4ta sig med Maldiverna. \u00c4nd\u00e5 har denna p\u00e4rla, anm\u00e4rkningsv\u00e4rt nog, under m\u00e5nga \u00e5r f\u00f6rblivit ok\u00e4nd f\u00f6r de flesta internationella turister och varit fr\u00e4mst k\u00e4nd bland italienare och \u00e4ventyrslystna resen\u00e4rer. Tropeas vykortsvackra vy \u00e4r dess <strong data-start=\"21268\" data-end=\"21294\">historiska centro storico<\/strong>, h\u00f6gt bel\u00e4get p\u00e5 klipporna, med en gyllensandig strand och klostret Santa Maria dell\u2019Isola p\u00e5 en klippa i havet nedanf\u00f6r. P\u00e5 dagen kan du koppla av p\u00e5 str\u00e4nderna eller snorkla i de kristallklara vikarna; p\u00e5 kv\u00e4llen kan du vandra genom de livliga gr\u00e4nderna i gamla stan d\u00e4r restaurangerna serverar de s\u00f6taste r\u00f6da l\u00f6karna (en lokal specialitet) och <strong data-start=\"21592\" data-end=\"21614\">den traditionella<\/strong>, kryddiga sm\u00f6rg\u00e5sp\u00e5l\u00e4gget <strong data-start=\"21592\" data-end=\"21614\">\u2019nduja<\/strong>. Detta \u00e4r hj\u00e4rtat av Kalabriens <strong data-start=\"21661\" data-end=\"21702\">\u201dGudarnas kust\u201d (Costa degli Dei)<\/strong> \u2013 och n\u00e4r du ser en solnedg\u00e5ng i Tropea kommer du att f\u00f6rst\u00e5 varf\u00f6r den f\u00e5tt det namnet.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"21826\" data-end=\"22188\"><strong data-start=\"21826\" data-end=\"21839\">L\u00e4ge<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"21826\" data-end=\"22188\">Kalabrien, i s\u00f6dra Italien. Tropea ligger vid Tyrrenska havets kust, ungef\u00e4r mitt p\u00e5 \u201dt\u00e5n\u201d av Italiens st\u00f6vel. Det ligger cirka 70 km v\u00e4ster om Lamezia Terme (den n\u00e4rmaste st\u00f6rre t\u00e5gstationen och flygplatsen). Staden ligger p\u00e5 klippor som stupar ner mot havet, med panoramautsikt \u00f6ver de <strong data-start=\"22124\" data-end=\"22143\">Eoliska \u00f6arna<\/strong> (inklusive vulkanen Stromboli p\u00e5 klara dagar).<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"22193\" data-end=\"22685\"><strong data-start=\"22193\" data-end=\"22214\">Hur man tar sig dit<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"22193\" data-end=\"22685\">Man kan ta sig till Tropea med t\u00e5g p\u00e5 den regionala linjen som g\u00e5r l\u00e4ngs Kalabriens v\u00e4stkust. Fr\u00e5n stationen <strong data-start=\"22310\" data-end=\"22336\">Lamezia Terme Centrale<\/strong> tar t\u00e5gresan cirka 1 timme och 40 minuter (t\u00e5get slingrar sig l\u00e5ngsamt men vackert l\u00e4ngs kusten). Med bil tar det 1,5 timmar fr\u00e5n Lamezia flygplats. V\u00e4l i Tropea kan du ta dig till alla delar av staden till fots. F\u00f6r att n\u00e5 vissa avl\u00e4gset bel\u00e4gna str\u00e4nder eller utsiktsplatser r\u00e4cker det med en lokalbuss eller en kort promenad \u2013 huvudstranden ligger precis nedanf\u00f6r stadsk\u00e4rnan.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"22690\" data-end=\"22707\"><strong data-start=\"22690\" data-end=\"22707\">Att g\u00f6ra<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"22714\" data-end=\"23340\"><strong data-start=\"22714\" data-end=\"22730\">Strandidyll:<\/strong> Tillbringa en dag p\u00e5 <strong data-start=\"22746\" data-end=\"22772\">Spiaggia della Rotonda<\/strong>, Tropeas huvudstrand, som ligger inb\u00e4ddad nedanf\u00f6r klippkanten. Sanden \u00e4r pulvervit och vattnet \u00e4r <strong data-start=\"22872\" data-end=\"22903\">turkosbl\u00e5tt och kristallklart<\/strong>. Du kan hyra parasoller eller bara l\u00e4gga ut din handduk. Om du vill ha en lugnare plats kan du g\u00e5 lite l\u00e4ngre till <strong data-start=\"23038\" data-end=\"23063\">Spiaggia del Convento<\/strong> eller <strong data-start=\"23067\" data-end=\"23086\">Michelino Beach<\/strong> (i grannbyn Parghelia) \u2013 b\u00e5da erbjuder samma karibiskt bl\u00e5a hav men med f\u00e4rre m\u00e4nniskor. Snorklare kommer att \u00e4lska de sm\u00e5 grottorna och reven som vimlar av fisk (snorkelutrustning kan till och med hyras f\u00f6r n\u00e5gra euro).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"23347\" data-end=\"23728\"><strong data-start=\"23347\" data-end=\"23374\">Santa Maria dell\u2019Isola:<\/strong> Bes\u00f6k Tropeas ikoniska klosterkyrka som ligger p\u00e5 toppen av en klippig sten, \u00e5tskild fr\u00e5n staden av en smal strandremsa. Kl\u00e4ttra uppf\u00f6r trapporna till detta <strong data-start=\"23509\" data-end=\"23542\">gamla benediktinska helgedom<\/strong> och njut av 360\u00b0-utsikten \u00f6ver Tropeas hus p\u00e5 klipporna och det o\u00e4ndliga havet. Kyrkan \u00e4r enkel, men tr\u00e4dg\u00e5rdarna och utsikten \u00e4r spektakul\u00e4ra \u2013 det \u00e4r den perfekta utsiktspunkten f\u00f6r foton.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"23735\" data-end=\"24387\"><strong data-start=\"23735\" data-end=\"23755\">Tropeas gamla stad:<\/strong> P\u00e5 kv\u00e4llen kan du utforska <strong data-start=\"23784\" data-end=\"23802\">Centro Storico<\/strong>, bel\u00e4get h\u00f6gt uppe p\u00e5 klippan. Strosa l\u00e4ngs Corso Vittorio Emanuele (huvudgatan) till den vackra utsiktsbalkongen i slutet av gatan \u2013 en popul\u00e4r plats d\u00e4r alla samlas i skymningen f\u00f6r att se solnedg\u00e5ngen \u00f6ver havet. Ta en avstickare in p\u00e5 sidogatorna f\u00f6r att uppt\u00e4cka hantverksbutiker och gelaterior. Tropea \u00e4r k\u00e4nt f\u00f6r sina <strong data-start=\"24083\" data-end=\"24097\">r\u00f6da l\u00f6kar<\/strong>, s\u00e5 prova r\u00e4tter d\u00e4r de ing\u00e5r, som s\u00f6t l\u00f6kmarmelad eller l\u00f6kglass (ja, det finns faktiskt!). Njut av en middag p\u00e5 en familje\u00e4gd trattoria \u2013 bland de kalabriska specialiteterna finns sv\u00e4rdfiskpasta och kryddig <em data-start=\"24296\" data-end=\"24304\">\u2019nduja-korv<\/em> p\u00e5 br\u00f6d. St\u00e4mningen \u00e4r gemytlig och genuint syditaliensk.<\/p>\n<h3><strong data-start=\"24392\" data-end=\"24407\">Budget tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Tropea erbjuder fantastiska vyer till en budget som passar backpackare. De allm\u00e4nna strandomr\u00e5dena \u00e4r gratis, och du kan k\u00f6pa picknickmat (saftiga lokala frukter, ost, salami och f\u00e4rskt br\u00f6d) p\u00e5 stadens marknad f\u00f6r en lunch vid havet f\u00f6r bara n\u00e5gra euro. Undvik den italienska h\u00f6gs\u00e4songen i augusti n\u00e4r priserna (och folkmassorna) \u00e4r som h\u00f6gst \u2013 i juni eller september hittar du l\u00e4gre rumspriser och gott om plats p\u00e5 stranden. Om du kommer med t\u00e5g, t\u00e4nk p\u00e5 att Tropeas station ligger uppe i staden \u2013 du kan g\u00e5 till ditt boende, inga dyra taxiresor beh\u00f6vs. Och n\u00e4r det g\u00e4ller transport \u00e4r t\u00e5g ett prisv\u00e4rt s\u00e4tt att utforska andra kustbyar om du stannar en l\u00e4ngre tid.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"25050\" data-end=\"26241\"><strong data-start=\"25050\" data-end=\"25093\">Boende \u2013 Pangea Tropea (Tropea)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1273724\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tropea-hostel.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tropea-hostel.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tropea-hostel-300x199.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tropea-hostel-768x509.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1273723\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tropea-hostel-2.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tropea-hostel-2.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tropea-hostel-2-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tropea-hostel-2-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/295030\/pangea-tropea\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Boka Pangea Tropea Hostel<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"25050\" data-end=\"26241\">Tropea v\u00e4lkomnar nu g\u00e4rna budgetresen\u00e4rer, och <strong data-start=\"25142\" data-end=\"25166\">Pangea Tropea Hostel<\/strong> \u00e4r ett utm\u00e4rkt val. Det ligger bara en kort promenad fr\u00e5n b\u00e5de den historiska stadsk\u00e4rnan och stranden, perfekt bel\u00e4get mitt emellan de tv\u00e5. Detta vandrarhem hyllas f\u00f6r sin v\u00e4nliga atmosf\u00e4r \u2013 det finns en uteplats d\u00e4r resen\u00e4rer samlas f\u00f6r att prata eller njuta av den kalabriska solen. Varje sovsal h\u00e4r har <strong data-start=\"25545\" data-end=\"25561\">eget badrum<\/strong> (ett trevligt plus!) och avsk\u00e4rmningsgardiner vid de stabila v\u00e5ningss\u00e4ngarna f\u00f6r en god natts s\u00f6mn. Det finns till och med ett gemensamt k\u00f6k med barstolar, s\u00e5 att du kan laga mat och umg\u00e5s med andra g\u00e4ster \u00f6ver middagen. \u00c4garen anordnar ofta roliga extraaktiviteter, som uthyrning av snorkelutrustning f\u00f6r att utforska Tropeas korallrev. Med gratis Wi-Fi och gratis parkering g\u00f6r Pangea Tropea det enkelt att koppla av och njuta av la dolce vita. Det k\u00e4nns mindre som ett vandrarhem och mer som ett litet strandhus som man delar med nya v\u00e4nner.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"26243\" data-end=\"26839\">Tropea sammanfattar charmen hos Italiens <strong data-start=\"26285\" data-end=\"26300\">dolda p\u00e4rlor<\/strong>: ett fantastiskt l\u00e4ge, \u00e4kta lokal kultur och den d\u00e4r sp\u00e4nnande k\u00e4nslan av uppt\u00e4ckt. Det \u00e4r inte konstigt att de som bes\u00f6ker staden ofta kallar den <em data-start=\"26432\" data-end=\"26458\">Italiens b\u00e4st bevarade hemlighet<\/em>. Uppe p\u00e5 gatorna med sina balkonger eller nere vid den glittrande stranden f\u00f6rblir Tropea <strong data-start=\"26536\" data-end=\"26583\">\u201dsinnebilden av frid och or\u00f6rd charm\u201d,<\/strong> en plats som stj\u00e4l hj\u00e4rtan vid varje solnedg\u00e5ng. Om du har dr\u00f6mt om en italiensk strandstad som inte har p\u00e5verkats av massturismen v\u00e4ntar Tropea p\u00e5 dig \u2013 och det kan mycket v\u00e4l bli h\u00f6jdpunkten p\u00e5 din resa l\u00e4ngs den mindre trafikerade v\u00e4gen.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"26841\" data-end=\"26892\">\u00c4r du redo att uppt\u00e4cka dina egna dolda p\u00e4rlor i Italien?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"26894\" data-end=\"27656\">Fr\u00e5n norr till s\u00f6der \u00e4r Italien fullt av mindre k\u00e4nda underverk \u2013 och nu har du f\u00e5tt en f\u00f6rsmak p\u00e5 n\u00e5gra av dem. Att uppleva dessa platser kommer att bel\u00f6na dig med ett mer personligt och autentiskt \u00e4ventyr (och stor anledning att skryta om att du hittat <strong data-start=\"27122\" data-end=\"27141\">Italiens hemligheter<\/strong> bortom reseguiderna!). Det b\u00e4sta \u00e4r att det \u00e4r fullt m\u00f6jligt att resa utanf\u00f6r de v\u00e4lbes\u00f6kta turiststr\u00e5ken i Italien: lokalt\u00e5g och bussar n\u00e5r de flesta st\u00e4der, och du hittar g\u00e4stv\u00e4nliga boenden \u00e4ven i sm\u00e5 byar (ja, du kan enkelt boka ett vandrarhem eller ett budgethotell p\u00e5 de flesta av dessa platser via <a href=\"http:\/\/hostelworld.com\/hostels\/europe\/italy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><strong data-start=\"27431\" data-end=\"27446\">Hostelworld<\/strong><\/a> eller liknande sajter). Dessutom \u00e4r italienarna v\u00e4nliga och stolta \u00f6ver att dela med sig av sin lokala kultur \u2013 du kanske blir inbjuden till en byfest eller f\u00e5r njuta av hemlagade gelato-smaker som du aldrig hade kunnat f\u00f6rest\u00e4lla dig.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"27658\" data-end=\"28179\">Innan du packar v\u00e4skorna, n\u00e5gra sista tips. <strong data-start=\"27703\" data-end=\"27734\">L\u00e4r dig n\u00e5gra italienska fraser<\/strong> \u2013 i lugnare omr\u00e5den talar inte alla engelska, men ett enkelt <em data-start=\"27797\" data-end=\"27809\">\u201dbuongiorno\u201d<\/em> och <em data-start=\"27814\" data-end=\"27822\">\u201dgrazie\u201d<\/em> r\u00e4cker l\u00e5ngt f\u00f6r att bryta isen. Omfamna det lugnare tempot: p\u00e5 m\u00e5nga av dessa platser kan eftermiddagarna fortfarande pr\u00e4glas av <strong data-start=\"27933\" data-end=\"27943\">siesta<\/strong> (butikerna st\u00e4nger s\u00e5 att alla kan koppla av), och kollektivtrafiken kan ha begr\u00e4nsade avg\u00e5ngstider \u2013 men det \u00e4r en del av charmen. Genom att planera lite och vara flexibel kommer du att uppt\u00e4cka att resan till dessa dolda h\u00f6rn \u00e4r halva n\u00f6jet.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"28181\" data-end=\"28893\">Slutligen, ha ett \u00f6ppet sinne och l\u00e5t nyfikenheten vara din v\u00e4gvisare. Kanske snubblar du \u00f6ver din egen dolda p\u00e4rla \u2013 en liten by eller en avskild vik \u2013 som inte finns med i n\u00e5gon artikel. Italien har en f\u00f6rm\u00e5ga att \u00f6verraska dig n\u00e4r du minst anar det. S\u00e5 tveka inte \u2013 ta <strong data-start=\"28428\" data-end=\"28454\">den mindre trafikerade v\u00e4gen<\/strong>. Oavsett om du blickar ut \u00f6ver en stilla alpsj\u00f6 i Piemonte eller skrattar tillsammans med lokalbefolkningen p\u00e5 en nattmarknad i Kalabrien, kommer du att skapa reseminnen som \u00e4r unika f\u00f6r just dig. Och om du beh\u00f6ver n\u00e5gonstans att bo eller vill tr\u00e4ffa andra resen\u00e4rer l\u00e4ngs v\u00e4gen, gl\u00f6m inte att <a href=\"http:\/\/hostelworld.com\/hostels\/europe\/italy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><strong data-start=\"28725\" data-end=\"28763\">kolla in Hostelworld f\u00f6r h\u00e4ftiga vandrarhem<\/strong><\/a> i varje h\u00f6rn av Italien \u2013 det \u00e4r som att ha en v\u00e4n som redan har letat upp alla de b\u00e4sta st\u00e4llena \u00e5t dig. Buon viaggio och lycka till med uppt\u00e4cktsf\u00e4rden!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ladda ner Hostelworld-appen f\u00f6r att b\u00f6rja boka redan nu<\/h3>\n<h4><a class=\"post links post links\" href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/hostelworld-hostels-hotels\/id348890820?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51103 aligncenter post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/App-IOS-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"203\" height=\"60\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<p><a class=\"post links post links\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.hostelworld.app&#038;referrer=mat_click_id=a7e362b8d8149e63507f7d1f7184f176-20171011-8816\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51106 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/App-google-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"203\" height=\"60\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<style>#sp-ea-1273672 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}.sp-easy-accordion-enabled .eap_section_title_1273672, body .eap_section_title_1273672 { color: #444; margin-bottom:  30px; }#sp-ea-1273672.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-1273672.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-1273672.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-1273672.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-1273672.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><h2 class=\"eap_section_title eap_section_title_1273672\">FAQ: Hidden Gems in Italy<\/h2><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1769168860\"><div id=\"sp-ea-1273672\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-12736720\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse12736720\" aria-controls=\"collapse12736720\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What are some of the best hidden gems in Italy?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse12736720\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1273672\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-12736720\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Italy has countless hidden gems beyond the famous cities. A few highlights include <strong data-start=\"29073\" data-end=\"29095\">Mantua in Lombardy<\/strong> (a Renaissance city often overlooked by tourists), <strong data-start=\"29186\" data-end=\"29208\">Camogli in Liguria<\/strong> (a charming fishing village near Portofino), <strong data-start=\"29293\" data-end=\"29324\">Orta San Giulio in Piedmont<\/strong> (a fairytale lakeside town), <strong data-start=\"29393\" data-end=\"29414\">Otranto in Puglia<\/strong> (easternmost town with historic walls and blue seas), and <strong data-start=\"29473\" data-end=\"29495\">Tropea in Calabria<\/strong> (stunning clifftop beaches). These spots offer authentic Italian culture, history, and scenery without the big crowds.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-12736721\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse12736721\" aria-controls=\"collapse12736721\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Which Italian city is called the \u201cSleeping Beauty\u201d and why?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse12736721\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1273672\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-12736721\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>The city of <strong data-start=\"29743\" data-end=\"29763\">Mantua (Mantova)<\/strong> is nicknamed <em data-start=\"29777\" data-end=\"29800\">La Bella Addormentata<\/em>, or \u201cSleeping Beauty,\u201d because it\u2019s often bypassed by visitors despite its beauty. Mantua has changed so little over the centuries that it feels frozen in time \u2013 its medieval and Renaissance architecture is perfectly preserved, and it\u2019s surrounded by lakes that historically protected it from expansion. Italians love it for its rich art and food scene, and travelers who do visit are amazed that such a gem has so few tourists.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-12736722\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse12736722\" aria-controls=\"collapse12736722\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Where can I go in Italy for beautiful beaches without the crowds?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse12736722\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1273672\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-12736722\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Southern Italy and parts of Sardinia\/Sicily have gorgeous beaches with fewer tourists. <strong data-start=\"30478\" data-end=\"30500\">Tropea in Calabria<\/strong> is a prime example \u2013 it has Caribbean-quality white sands and turquoise waters with far fewer crowds than, say, the Amalfi Coast. The <strong data-start=\"30674\" data-end=\"30695\">Gargano Peninsula<\/strong> in Puglia (like Vieste and Peschici) or <strong data-start=\"30736\" data-end=\"30761\">Maratea in Basilicata<\/strong> are also known for clear seas and uncrowded beaches. Even in popular regions, there are \u201csecret\u201d beaches \u2013 for instance, <em data-start=\"30883\" data-end=\"30900\">Baia dei Turchi<\/em> near Otranto offers a pristine cove where you might only share the view with locals.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-12736723\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse12736723\" aria-controls=\"collapse12736723\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the \u201cCoast of the Gods\u201d in Italy?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse12736723\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1273672\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-12736723\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>The \u201cCoast of the Gods\u201d (<em data-start=\"31070\" data-end=\"31087\">Costa degli Dei<\/em>) refers to a stunning stretch of coastline in <strong data-start=\"31134\" data-end=\"31146\">Calabria<\/strong> along the Tyrrhenian Sea, roughly between Pizzo and Nicotera \u2013 with Tropea at its heart. It earned this name for its dramatic scenery: towering coastal cliffs, crystal-clear blue waters, and powdery beaches. Along this coast, you\u2019ll find not only Tropea but also Capo Vaticano (known for panoramic clifftop views and snorkeling) and charming villages overlooking the sea. It\u2019s one of Italy\u2019s best-kept secrets for beach lovers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-12736724\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse12736724\" aria-controls=\"collapse12736724\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is it safe to travel to these offbeat places in Italy, especially solo?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse12736724\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1273672\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-12736724\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Generally yes \u2013 Italy\u2019s hidden gem destinations are <strong data-start=\"31755\" data-end=\"31816\">quite safe for travelers, including solo female travelers<\/strong>. Violent crime is very rare in small towns and rural areas. You might need to take the usual precautions (keep an eye on your belongings, especially in transit hubs or busy markets), but locals are often friendly and look out for visitors. Many solo travelers report feeling welcomed in small Italian towns. It\u2019s not uncommon for locals to strike up a conversation out of curiosity or offer help if you look lost. Use basic common sense and you should have a very safe and pleasant experience.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-12736725\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse12736725\" aria-controls=\"collapse12736725\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How can I get to these hidden gems without a car?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse12736725\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1273672\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-12736725\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>It\u2019s doable! Italy has an extensive train and bus network. For example, you can reach <strong data-start=\"32503\" data-end=\"32513\">Mantua<\/strong> by train from major cities (e.g. direct from Milan or Verona), <strong data-start=\"32577\" data-end=\"32588\">Camogli<\/strong> by regional train from Genoa, <strong data-start=\"32619\" data-end=\"32638\">Orta San Giulio<\/strong> via train+bus from Milan, <strong data-start=\"32665\" data-end=\"32676\">Otranto<\/strong> by train or bus from Lecce, and <strong data-start=\"32709\" data-end=\"32719\">Tropea<\/strong> by train from Lamezia Terme. It may take a bit longer and require a transfer here or there, but public transit is reliable in these areas. Once you arrive, most of these towns are small enough to explore on foot. For more remote spots like certain beach coves or national parks, you might join local tours or use regional buses. Planning with apps like Trenitalia and checking local bus schedules (which are often available at tourism offices) will help you navigate without a car.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-12736726\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse12736726\" aria-controls=\"collapse12736726\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Are there hostels or affordable accommodations in less-touristy Italian towns?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse12736726\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1273672\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-12736726\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Yes, many smaller or offbeat destinations now have at least one <strong data-start=\"33362\" data-end=\"33399\">hostel, guesthouse, or budget B&amp;B<\/strong>. Hostelworld, for instance, lists accommodations in places you wouldn\u2019t expect \u2013 you can find hostels in towns like Tropea, Lecce (for exploring Salento), even a hostel\/inn in Mantua\u2019s center. While you won\u2019t find a dozen hostels in a tiny village, there\u2019s often a family-run inn or an official youth hostel. Additionally, agriturismi (farm stays) and B&amp;Bs are common in rural Italy and can be very affordable, offering a local experience. It\u2019s wise to book ahead during peak season since budget accommodations in small towns can be limited and fill up with savvy travelers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-12736727\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse12736727\" aria-controls=\"collapse12736727\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy that most people don\u2019t know about?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse12736727\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1273672\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-12736727\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><strong data-start=\"34079\" data-end=\"34098\">Orta San Giulio<\/strong> on Lake Orta is frequently cited as one of Italy\u2019s most beautiful villages and still flies under the radar of most international tourists. It\u2019s part of the official <strong data-start=\"34303\" data-end=\"34334\">\u201cBorghi pi\u00f9 belli d\u2019Italia\u201d<\/strong> list (most beautiful villages in Italy). With its lakeside charm, medieval lanes, and an island monastery, Orta captivates those who visit. Other lesser-known beauties include <strong data-start=\"34550\" data-end=\"34574\">Borghetto sul Mincio<\/strong> in Veneto (with water mills and flower-decked bridges), <strong data-start=\"34631\" data-end=\"34642\">San Leo<\/strong> in Emilia-Romagna (a hilltown with a fortress), and <strong data-start=\"34695\" data-end=\"34712\">Castelmezzano<\/strong> in Basilicata (dramatically set in mountain peaks). These villages are incredibly picturesque and offer a tranquil atmosphere compared to famous tourist towns.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-12736728\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse12736728\" aria-controls=\"collapse12736728\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> When is the best time to visit Italy\u2019s hidden gems?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse12736728\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1273672\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-12736728\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><strong data-start=\"34942\" data-end=\"34962\">Shoulder seasons<\/strong> \u2013 spring (April-May) and fall (September-October) \u2013 are often ideal. During these times, the weather is generally pleasant (mild or warm, depending on the region) and the crowds are minimal. For example, late May in the south lets you swim in the sea before the summer rush, and September in the north still enjoys sunshine but with fewer tour groups around. Summer is livelier and fantastic for beach towns like Tropea or Otranto, but keep in mind Italians take vacations in August, so even \u201chidden\u201d spots can be busier then (and very hot). Winter can be magical for certain gems \u2013 imagine seeing towns like Mantua or Orta with holiday lights or a dusting of snow. However, in off-season some smaller B&amp;Bs or attractions might have limited hours. Overall, late spring and early fall hit the sweet spot for good weather, full services, and thin crowds across most of these destinations.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-12736729\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse12736729\" aria-controls=\"collapse12736729\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Are these offbeat destinations cheaper than the popular tourist cities?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse12736729\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1273672\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-12736729\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><strong data-start=\"35939\" data-end=\"35956\">Usually, yes.<\/strong> In less-touristy areas of Italy, prices for food, lodging, and activities tend to be lower. You\u2019ll find that a meal in a trattoria in Calabria or a coffee in a Lombardy village is cheaper than in central Rome or Venice. Museum or site entry fees, if any, are often just a few euros. For instance, you might pay under \u20ac5 to tour a castle or historic church in a small town, versus \u20ac15-20 for big city museums. Accommodation is where you can save a lot: local guesthouses or hostels in these areas offer great value (often under \u20ac30 a night for a hostel bed, or budget private rooms in the \u20ac50\u201370 range), which is much less than hotels in Florence or the Amalfi Coast. Transportation, if you\u2019re using regional trains\/buses, is also very affordable (a few euros per ride). So, exploring hidden gems isn\u2019t just rewarding culturally \u2013 it can be done on a tight budget, making your travel funds stretch further.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-127367210\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse127367210\" aria-controls=\"collapse127367210\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How can I find out about local festivals or events in these small towns?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse127367210\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1273672\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-127367210\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Many Italian towns host wonderful <strong data-start=\"36987\" data-end=\"37014\">local festivals (sagre)<\/strong> celebrating everything from patron saints to local foods, and stumbling upon one can be a highlight of your trip. To find them, you can check the town\u2019s official website or tourism board page (often in Italian, but translate tools help). Look for a section like \u201cEventi\u201d or \u201cManifestazioni.\u201d Additionally, ask locals or your hostel\/B&amp;B hosts \u2013 they\u2019re usually excited to share info on upcoming events. Some nationwide websites (e.g., italiainfo or region-specific tourism sites) compile festival dates by region. For example, if you\u2019re in Puglia, a quick search for \u201csagre Puglia June\u201d might show if there\u2019s an olive oil or seafood festival near Otranto. Keep an eye out for posters in the town squares too. Being in the know about a local festival \u2013 say a <strong data-start=\"37772\" data-end=\"37820\">food fair celebrating Tropea\u2019s famous onions<\/strong> or a historical pageant in Mantua \u2013 can add an unforgettable authentic touch to your journey.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-127367211\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse127367211\" aria-controls=\"collapse127367211\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Will I need to know Italian to visit these offbeat places?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse127367211\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1273672\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-127367211\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>While basic English is spoken in tourist-facing spots (hotel desks, some restaurants) even in small towns, <strong data-start=\"38098\" data-end=\"38138\">knowing a bit of Italian helps a lot<\/strong>. In hidden gem areas, many locals may not speak much English, so learning greetings and a few key phrases is worthwhile. Italians are generally warm and patient with visitors, and even if there\u2019s a language barrier, they\u2019ll often try to communicate through gestures (or find someone who can translate). A pocket phrasebook or a translation app can be handy. If you learn how to say things like <em data-start=\"38533\" data-end=\"38609\">\u201cOne train ticket to Tropea, please\u201d (Un biglietto per Tropea, per favore)<\/em> or <em data-start=\"38613\" data-end=\"38672\">\u201cWhere is the bus stop?\u201d (Dov\u2019\u00e8 la fermata dell\u2019autobus?)<\/em>, you\u2019ll navigate more smoothly. That said, numerous solo travelers with little Italian have managed \u2013 through smiles, pointing at maps, and the universal language of friendliness. Don\u2019t let lack of Italian fluency deter you; just be prepared to get creative in communication and you\u2019ll be fine.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-127367212\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse127367212\" aria-controls=\"collapse127367212\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can I use public transportation within these small towns, or will I need to walk?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse127367212\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1273672\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-127367212\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>In nearly all of these hidden gem towns, the historic centers are compact and best explored on foot. For example, <strong data-start=\"39181\" data-end=\"39223\">Mantua, Camogli, Orta, Otranto, Tropea<\/strong> \u2013 each of these can be walked end-to-end in 20 minutes or less. In fact, cars are restricted in many old towns. Public transportation within the town itself is often minimal because you typically don\u2019t need it. However, to reach outlying attractions (like beaches a few kilometers away or hilltop viewpoints), there might be local buses or shuttles. For instance, a summer shuttle runs from Tropea\u2019s town to Capo Vaticano\u2019s beaches; Orta has a tourist mini-train in peak season that goes around the area. If you enjoy walking, you\u2019ll find it easy to get around. For anything further, taxis are an option (though can be pricey in rural areas) \u2013 better yet, some hostels organize group trips or shuttles to nearby sights. Renting a bicycle is another fun way to explore surroundings in places like Mantua (which has bike paths by the lakes) or along the coast near Otranto.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-127367213\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse127367213\" aria-controls=\"collapse127367213\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What should I pack for visiting offbeat Italian destinations?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse127367213\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1273672\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-127367213\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Pack for <strong data-start=\"40184\" data-end=\"40211\">variety and versatility<\/strong>. Comfortable walking shoes are a must, since you\u2019ll likely be strolling cobbled streets, hiking up to castles or through nature paths. If you\u2019re visiting coastal gems like Tropea or Otranto, bring swimwear, a quick-dry towel, and sandals for the beach. For hilltowns and northern areas like Orta or Mantua, a light jacket or sweater for cooler evenings is wise (even in summer, it can get breezy by a lake or in mountains). Sun protection (hat, sunscreen) is important \u2013 southern sun can be strong and even up north you\u2019ll spend time outdoors. Since some hidden spots don\u2019t have ATMs readily available in every corner, carry a bit of extra cash (euros) just in case; small family-run trattorias or market stalls might be cash-only. Don\u2019t forget a day pack for water and snacks during explorations, and perhaps a phrasebook. Lastly, pack an open mind and a spirit of adventure \u2013 it sounds clich\u00e9, but that\u2019s truly the \u201cgear\u201d you need most for discovering hidden gems!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-127367214\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse127367214\" aria-controls=\"collapse127367214\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How do I say \u201chidden gem\u201d in Italian (just for fun)?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse127367214\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1273672\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-127367214\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>There\u2019s not a direct literal translation that Italians use for travel spots, but you could say <em data-start=\"41344\" data-end=\"41366\">\u201cun tesoro nascosto\u201d<\/em> which means \u201ca hidden treasure.\u201d For example: <em data-start=\"41413\" data-end=\"41454\">\u201cTropea \u00e8 un tesoro nascosto d\u2019Italia.\u201d<\/em> \u2013 Tropea is a hidden treasure of Italy. Another way is <em data-start=\"41510\" data-end=\"41528\">\u201cperla nascosta\u201d<\/em> (hidden pearl), as locals might call an underrated town a pearl to signify its beauty (indeed Tropea is often called the \u201cPearl of Calabria\u201d). Using these phrases might even earn you an impressed smile from an Italian, recognizing that you\u2019ve gone off the beaten path to find their local <em data-start=\"41817\" data-end=\"41826\">tesori!<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{ \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"@id\": \"sp-ea-schema-1273672-6acd85d1010ec\", \"mainEntity\": [{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What are some of the best hidden gems in Italy?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Italy has countless hidden gems beyond the famous cities. A few highlights include<strong>Mantua in Lombardy<\/strong>(a Renaissance city often overlooked by tourists),<strong>Camogli in Liguria<\/strong>(a charming fishing village near Portofino),<strong>Orta San Giulio in Piedmont<\/strong>(a fairytale lakeside town),<strong>Otranto in Puglia<\/strong>(easternmost town with historic walls and blue seas), and<strong>Tropea in Calabria<\/strong>(stunning clifftop beaches). These spots offer authentic Italian culture, history, and scenery without the big crowds.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Which Italian city is called the \u201cSleeping Beauty\u201d and why?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The city of<strong>Mantua (Mantova)<\/strong>is nicknamed<em>La Bella Addormentata<\/em>, or \u201cSleeping Beauty,\u201d because it\u2019s often bypassed by visitors despite its beauty. Mantua has changed so little over the centuries that it feels frozen in time \u2013 its medieval and Renaissance architecture is perfectly preserved, and it\u2019s surrounded by lakes that historically protected it from expansion. Italians love it for its rich art and food scene, and travelers who do visit are amazed that such a gem has so few tourists.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Where can I go in Italy for beautiful beaches without the crowds?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Southern Italy and parts of Sardinia\/Sicily have gorgeous beaches with fewer tourists.<strong>Tropea in Calabria<\/strong>is a prime example \u2013 it has Caribbean-quality white sands and turquoise waters with far fewer crowds than, say, the Amalfi Coast. The<strong>Gargano Peninsula<\/strong>in Puglia (like Vieste and Peschici) or<strong>Maratea in Basilicata<\/strong>are also known for clear seas and uncrowded beaches. Even in popular regions, there are \u201csecret\u201d beaches \u2013 for instance,<em>Baia dei Turchi<\/em>near Otranto offers a pristine cove where you might only share the view with locals.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is the \u201cCoast of the Gods\u201d in Italy?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The \u201cCoast of the Gods\u201d (<em>Costa degli Dei<\/em>) refers to a stunning stretch of coastline in<strong>Calabria<\/strong>along the Tyrrhenian Sea, roughly between Pizzo and Nicotera \u2013 with Tropea at its heart. It earned this name for its dramatic scenery: towering coastal cliffs, crystal-clear blue waters, and powdery beaches. Along this coast, you\u2019ll find not only Tropea but also Capo Vaticano (known for panoramic clifftop views and snorkeling) and charming villages overlooking the sea. It\u2019s one of Italy\u2019s best-kept secrets for beach lovers.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is it safe to travel to these offbeat places in Italy, especially solo?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Generally yes \u2013 Italy\u2019s hidden gem destinations are<strong>quite safe for travelers, including solo female travelers<\/strong>. Violent crime is very rare in small towns and rural areas. You might need to take the usual precautions (keep an eye on your belongings, especially in transit hubs or busy markets), but locals are often friendly and look out for visitors. Many solo travelers report feeling welcomed in small Italian towns. It\u2019s not uncommon for locals to strike up a conversation out of curiosity or offer help if you look lost. Use basic common sense and you should have a very safe and pleasant experience.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How can I get to these hidden gems without a car?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It\u2019s doable! Italy has an extensive train and bus network. For example, you can reach<strong>Mantua<\/strong>by train from major cities (e.g. direct from Milan or Verona),<strong>Camogli<\/strong>by regional train from Genoa,<strong>Orta San Giulio<\/strong>via train+bus from Milan,<strong>Otranto<\/strong>by train or bus from Lecce, and<strong>Tropea<\/strong>by train from Lamezia Terme. It may take a bit longer and require a transfer here or there, but public transit is reliable in these areas. Once you arrive, most of these towns are small enough to explore on foot. For more remote spots like certain beach coves or national parks, you might join local tours or use regional buses. Planning with apps like Trenitalia and checking local bus schedules (which are often available at tourism offices) will help you navigate without a car.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Are there hostels or affordable accommodations in less-touristy Italian towns?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes, many smaller or offbeat destinations now have at least one<strong>hostel, guesthouse, or budget B&amp;B<\/strong>. Hostelworld, for instance, lists accommodations in places you wouldn\u2019t expect \u2013 you can find hostels in towns like Tropea, Lecce (for exploring Salento), even a hostel\/inn in Mantua\u2019s center. While you won\u2019t find a dozen hostels in a tiny village, there\u2019s often a family-run inn or an official youth hostel. Additionally, agriturismi (farm stays) and B&amp;Bs are common in rural Italy and can be very affordable, offering a local experience. It\u2019s wise to book ahead during peak season since budget accommodations in small towns can be limited and fill up with savvy travelers.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy that most people don\u2019t know about?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"<strong>Orta San Giulio<\/strong>on Lake Orta is frequently cited as one of Italy\u2019s most beautiful villages and still flies under the radar of most international tourists. It\u2019s part of the official<strong>\u201cBorghi pi\u00f9 belli d\u2019Italia\u201d<\/strong>list (most beautiful villages in Italy). With its lakeside charm, medieval lanes, and an island monastery, Orta captivates those who visit. Other lesser-known beauties include<strong>Borghetto sul Mincio<\/strong>in Veneto (with water mills and flower-decked bridges),<strong>San Leo<\/strong>in Emilia-Romagna (a hilltown with a fortress), and<strong>Castelmezzano<\/strong>in Basilicata (dramatically set in mountain peaks). These villages are incredibly picturesque and offer a tranquil atmosphere compared to famous tourist towns.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"When is the best time to visit Italy\u2019s hidden gems?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"<strong>Shoulder seasons<\/strong>\u2013 spring (April-May) and fall (September-October) \u2013 are often ideal. During these times, the weather is generally pleasant (mild or warm, depending on the region) and the crowds are minimal. For example, late May in the south lets you swim in the sea before the summer rush, and September in the north still enjoys sunshine but with fewer tour groups around. Summer is livelier and fantastic for beach towns like Tropea or Otranto, but keep in mind Italians take vacations in August, so even \u201chidden\u201d spots can be busier then (and very hot). Winter can be magical for certain gems \u2013 imagine seeing towns like Mantua or Orta with holiday lights or a dusting of snow. However, in off-season some smaller B&amp;Bs or attractions might have limited hours. Overall, late spring and early fall hit the sweet spot for good weather, full services, and thin crowds across most of these destinations.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Are these offbeat destinations cheaper than the popular tourist cities?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"<strong>Usually, yes.<\/strong>In less-touristy areas of Italy, prices for food, lodging, and activities tend to be lower. You\u2019ll find that a meal in a trattoria in Calabria or a coffee in a Lombardy village is cheaper than in central Rome or Venice. Museum or site entry fees, if any, are often just a few euros. For instance, you might pay under \u20ac5 to tour a castle or historic church in a small town, versus \u20ac15-20 for big city museums. Accommodation is where you can save a lot: local guesthouses or hostels in these areas offer great value (often under \u20ac30 a night for a hostel bed, or budget private rooms in the \u20ac50\u201370 range), which is much less than hotels in Florence or the Amalfi Coast. Transportation, if you\u2019re using regional trains\/buses, is also very affordable (a few euros per ride). So, exploring hidden gems isn\u2019t just rewarding culturally \u2013 it can be done on a tight budget, making your travel funds stretch further.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How can I find out about local festivals or events in these small towns?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Many Italian towns host wonderful<strong>local festivals (sagre)<\/strong>celebrating everything from patron saints to local foods, and stumbling upon one can be a highlight of your trip. To find them, you can check the town\u2019s official website or tourism board page (often in Italian, but translate tools help). Look for a section like \u201cEventi\u201d or \u201cManifestazioni.\u201d Additionally, ask locals or your hostel\/B&amp;B hosts \u2013 they\u2019re usually excited to share info on upcoming events. Some nationwide websites (e.g., italiainfo or region-specific tourism sites) compile festival dates by region. For example, if you\u2019re in Puglia, a quick search for \u201csagre Puglia June\u201d might show if there\u2019s an olive oil or seafood festival near Otranto. Keep an eye out for posters in the town squares too. Being in the know about a local festival \u2013 say a<strong>food fair celebrating Tropea\u2019s famous onions<\/strong>or a historical pageant in Mantua \u2013 can add an unforgettable authentic touch to your journey.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Will I need to know Italian to visit these offbeat places?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"While basic English is spoken in tourist-facing spots (hotel desks, some restaurants) even in small towns,<strong>knowing a bit of Italian helps a lot<\/strong>. In hidden gem areas, many locals may not speak much English, so learning greetings and a few key phrases is worthwhile. Italians are generally warm and patient with visitors, and even if there\u2019s a language barrier, they\u2019ll often try to communicate through gestures (or find someone who can translate). A pocket phrasebook or a translation app can be handy. If you learn how to say things like<em>\u201cOne train ticket to Tropea, please\u201d (Un biglietto per Tropea, per favore)<\/em>or<em>\u201cWhere is the bus stop?\u201d (Dov\u2019\u00e8 la fermata dell\u2019autobus?)<\/em>, you\u2019ll navigate more smoothly. That said, numerous solo travelers with little Italian have managed \u2013 through smiles, pointing at maps, and the universal language of friendliness. Don\u2019t let lack of Italian fluency deter you; just be prepared to get creative in communication and you\u2019ll be fine.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can I use public transportation within these small towns, or will I need to walk?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"In nearly all of these hidden gem towns, the historic centers are compact and best explored on foot. For example,<strong>Mantua, Camogli, Orta, Otranto, Tropea<\/strong>\u2013 each of these can be walked end-to-end in 20 minutes or less. In fact, cars are restricted in many old towns. Public transportation within the town itself is often minimal because you typically don\u2019t need it. However, to reach outlying attractions (like beaches a few kilometers away or hilltop viewpoints), there might be local buses or shuttles. 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