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Self catering holidays Italy

The superb variety of Italian cuisine makes it the perfect destination for a self-catering holiday. There are many fantastic restaurants, pavement cafés and bars throughout the country and are lovely places to hang out from late afternoon until well into the evening.

On your self-catering holiday, you will soon realise that pizza and Italian red wine are somehow ten times better when you taste them in Italy. However, there is more to Italian cuisine than pasta and pizza, as delicious as they may be. Every region has its own specialities, from Florentine steaks to Roman saltimbocca, which is veal rolls with ham, sage and marsala or Umbrian spit-roasted wild pigeon. The further south you go, the spicier and oilier things become, until you reach Sicily, where the cuisine has a strong North African influence.

When in the Campania region, you will find some of the best pizza in the world such as the famous Margarita, which was born here. Vegetables and salads are served as a side dish or contorno. The choice will be limited to what is in season locally but it will always be crisp and fresh. Desserts are one of the Neapolitan specialities, and “Baba” cake, especially, is rich and sugary with lots of rum.

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Where to go

Plout

For a holiday steeped in a rich and far-reaching heritage, as well as a lively and passionate culture, visit Plout. For a relaxing and enjoyable holiday, it is the ideal destination.

rays of sunset (Raggi del Tramonto) HDR  

Campania

A fertile province in southern Italy, Campania enjoys incredible natural beauty to complement its important place in Italian history and culture. Campania’s attractions range from the modern city of Naples to the ancient city of Pompeii.

Parcheggio con Vista - Sorrento  

Amalfi

Amalfi enjoys some of the most dramatic scenery of any coastal resort in Europe as well as gorgeous architecture and a lovely beach. The city also offers an unforgettable experience in Italian food and culture.

Amalfi Coast  

Ischia

Known as the ‘Emerald Island’, Ischia is where tourists can enjoy healing spring waters spouting from its volcanic rocks, breathe in fresh pine aromas from its landscapes and simply bathe in its thermal spas.

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Ischia Porto

The town Ischia Porto, in Ischia Island, is well known for its thermal springs, which are a luxury and ideal for any traveller looking to cure any ailment. Bask in the sun and lush greenery.

golfo di pozzuoli al chiar di luna visto da procida  

Maiori

'L' shaped Maiori in Campania boasts the longest beach on the Amalfi coastline. Well known for its health resort and cultural tourism, those visiting can enjoy its historical monuments and walk its promenade

L'oro di Napoli (titolo di Corrado)  

Make your self-catering holiday in Italy as perfect as possible by choosing one of our great accommodation options; from resorts and hotels to villas, cottages and apartments, we’ve got the right place for you. Book your Italy self-catering holiday with Thomas Cook and call the shots on what happens and when.

 

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