Nature in Italy: the most beautiful regions, trips and accommodation
Nature in Italy in brief: why Italy is so special for nature travel
- Best regions: The Dolomites (mountains), Abruzzo (wilderness) and Tuscany (rolling countryside).
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Lodging: Choose small-scale agriturismi or ecolodges in the middle of natural parks for the most authentic experience.
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Travel time: May to June (flora) and September to October (rest and mild temperatures).
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Sustainable travel: Easily accessible by overnight train via Innsbruck or Milan to minimize your carbon footprint.
The most beautiful regions for nature lovers
South Tyrol
Tuscany
Abruzzo
Piedmont
Valle d'Aosta
Sardinia
Sicily
Umbria
Molise
Le Marche
Veneto
Friuli-Venezia-Giulia
Liguria
Trentino
Puglia
Lake Como
Lake Garda
Veneto
Lazio
Emilia-Romagna
Campania
Small-scale nature stays Italy
Choose your favorite region and discover our tips for the best small-scale Nature stays with a sustainable focus. You book directly with the owner, so you are guaranteed the lowest price.
Special accommodation in Italian nature
Our sustainability criteria for overnight stays
Using these sustainability icons, you can easily see in what area an overnight stay is active with its sustainability policy.

Zero footprint

Architecture
sustainable/local construction

Food
organic/local cuisine

Social
family/local runned/social projects

Wellbeing
Sauna/yoga/wellness/treatments

Surroundings
Environment/recycling
Special spots in nature
We select the nicest accommodations with all a focus on sustainability policies. Think luxury Treehouses in the middle of nature or a boutique hotel in the countryside. Sustainability categories range from organic cuisine and mindfull focus to waste separation and zero-waist policy.
Luxury overnight stay in nature
The accommodations all have something unique and of course a location in or near nature. Spending the night in nature does not always mean sleeping in a tent. Find special and luxurious nature stays for your active vacation or just for your slow travel experience.
Comfortable overnight stay in nature
The overnight focus on sustainability policy gives attention to comfort and quality.
They often use their own vegetable garden or local cuisine. Much attention is paid to the quality of the accommodation, the environment and the guest.
Articles by region

Sicily
Tuscany
Valle d’Aosta
Piedmont
Basilicata
Puglia
Campania
Veneto
Lombardy
Lombardy
Lake Garda
South Tyrol
Sardinia
Emilia-Romagna
Umbria
Le Marche
Trentino
Abruzzo
Liguria
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“Nature is our greatest ally and inspiration.”
– Sir David Attenborough