Peace of mind is a precious thing in our ever-changing world. Increasingly often, the essential condition to reach that goal is a digital detox. Some people need to be e-mail free to disconnect from the world and take a break from constant technology stimulation.
We want to give you a helping hand with six Italian destinations from North to South that are the ideal getaway to unplug and enjoy the moment.
1. Rhêmes-Notre-Dame in Valle d’Aosta
With 82 inhabitants, this small village is one of the places in Italy with less inhabitants per square meter. So if you want to be surrounded by majestic mountains, woodland and the greenest of the meadows, this is the place for you.
1725 m of altitude, it becomes magical when covered in snow.
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2. Barcis in Friuli-Venezia Giulia
With its 237 inhabitants, Barcis is situated in the very heart of Valcellina, in the Dolomites. The village is situated just under the mountains overlooking the lake bearing the same name.
The lake will welcome you with its emerald waters and if you’re looking for a bit of an adrenaline rush when you disappear from it all for a few days, this is your spot. What does it mean? Push your boundaries with paragliding, kayaking, rock climbing, and more. There is even a Tibetan bridge.
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3. Poggiodomo in Umbria
Do you know that this is the smallest village in Umbria? It only has 96 inhabitants.
Its small properties are situated on a spur of rocks in an outstanding landscape where nature reigns.
This area beckons those who adore being outside hiking, bike-riding, and exploring the woodland surrounding the village. Poggiodomo is the perfect place to reconnect with nature and get outside.
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4. Calascio in Abruzzo
Ah, the handsome grandeur of the Castle of Rocca Calascio where time stands still and everything around you seems to stop.
Calascio is situated below the fortress, at 1200 metres altitude, inside the National Park of Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga. Its 133 inhabitants live in the small Medieval village overlooking the mountains.
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5. Sclafani Bagni in Sicily
The municipality covers an area of 14,000 sq m with only 389 inhabitants.
Cars can’t enter the village because the roads are too small. Can you imagine a place in 2021 where cars don’t exist?
People are very helpful and they always say ‘ciao’, even if they don’t know you.
But the real treat is the natural thermal pool: 37° degree waters in the silence of the countryside. What a dream!
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6. Semestene in Sardinia
Do you think that Sardinia is just the Emerald coast? Think again. Semestene is not your typical Sardinian vacation.
A small hilly community situated in the countryside, in an area inhabited since prehistoric times.
If after relaxing you feel the need to explore the area, you will find the enchanting Medieval church of San Nicola di Trullas and the nuraghe de Iscolca, the ancient megalithic edifice typical of the region.
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Do you know other unique places in Italy which are ideal if you want to disconnect from the rest of the world? Let us know in the comments below.
