Agritourisms Foster Eco-Tourism In Italy

If you are travelling to Italy for the first time, ideally you will have the luxury of combining sightseeing in Rome, Florence, and any of the other major Italian cities with a stay in Italy's beautiful countryside such as that of the Tuscany region.

 

When you begin your search for the various types of accommodation on offer you will most likely come across a few key words like tenuta, borogo or agriturismo. Agritourism is a new concept for travelers to Italy and the world over, encouraging visitors to experience agricultural life first hand. Though there are agritourism options around Italy where you don't necessarily have to participate in any agricultural life, but can still enjoy the products that the nearby farms produce like delicious meats, vine-ripened fruits, all kinds of cheeses and of course wine!

For the most part, the agritourism industry is trying to take an Eco friendly approach to holidaying. Many of the properties you will find have been fitted out with solar panels and ecologically decorated using renewable resources from the surrounding areas.

Agritourism is gathering strong support from small communities as rural people have realised the benefits of sustainable development brought about by similar forms of nature travel. Visitors have the opportunity to work in the fields alongside real farmers and even to wade knee-deep in the sea with fishermen as they haul in their nets.

Agriturismi (the plural of agriturismo) are offered in the form of a whole house, apartments, or rooms. In most cases, these farm houses have been carefully restored and furnished with beautiful country-style antiques. Considering the rural setting, one might think that this style of vacation would be a bit rustic. On the contrary, many agriturismi feature complete kitchens, luxurious bathroom amenities, swimming pools, and fine linens.

An Italian agriturismo usually serves food prepared from ingredients grown or made on the farm. A few allow guests to participate in farming activities, while others offer cooking classes to teach traditional recipes and preparations. Some cater to unique groups such as yoga enthusiasts, artists, and ceramicists. You can also book out an entire house and have it all self catering if you prefer.

Staying in an agriturismo is about experiencing rural Italian life as opposed to limiting one's exposure to sightseeing in Rome and the Vatican. It is about adopting a slower pace, and can be a wonderful way to spend your vacation in Italy.

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