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Chris Loffredo
Guest
Rooney wrote:
> A return to the Tyrol (which was superb) is one possibility, but I'm
> considering somewhere different in Europe. This time I'm thinking of
> driving rather than flying. In particular we'd like:
>
> Somewhere accessible by car from the UK - so not *too* far - say under
> 1000 miles away from Liverpool.
>
> Un-touristy - no packed beaches (preferably no beach at all!), no
> expensive resorts.
>
> Good walking country - mountains don't have to be enormous but that
> would be a bonus.
>
> No mega pinewoods.
>
> Good wildlife.
>
> Good climate.
>
> Old villages and towns. No cities.
>
> Not too dear - I think Norway is off the agenda. And I presume Dover -
> Calais is the most economical crossing.
>
>
>
> Any suggestions/experiences, please?
>
Tuscany.
Advantages:
The Alpi Apuane are beautiful mountains. Various parts of the Appenines
are also great. Almost all hill & mountain villages are over 1000 years
old. Food is World class. Much cheaper than the UK. Forests tend to be
beech and (partly) abandoned chestnut groves lower down.
Disadvantages:
July & August can be HOT.
Wildlife (apart from boars) isn't especially abundant.
Packed beaches are visible (in the distance) from some mountain tops -
but beautiful, unpacked one can be found.
There are cities (Florence), but towns like Siena, Lucca, Pitigliano,
Sovana, ect... are relaxing to visit.
If you want to know more, just ask!
Chris
> A return to the Tyrol (which was superb) is one possibility, but I'm
> considering somewhere different in Europe. This time I'm thinking of
> driving rather than flying. In particular we'd like:
>
> Somewhere accessible by car from the UK - so not *too* far - say under
> 1000 miles away from Liverpool.
>
> Un-touristy - no packed beaches (preferably no beach at all!), no
> expensive resorts.
>
> Good walking country - mountains don't have to be enormous but that
> would be a bonus.
>
> No mega pinewoods.
>
> Good wildlife.
>
> Good climate.
>
> Old villages and towns. No cities.
>
> Not too dear - I think Norway is off the agenda. And I presume Dover -
> Calais is the most economical crossing.
>
>
>
> Any suggestions/experiences, please?
>
Tuscany.
Advantages:
The Alpi Apuane are beautiful mountains. Various parts of the Appenines
are also great. Almost all hill & mountain villages are over 1000 years
old. Food is World class. Much cheaper than the UK. Forests tend to be
beech and (partly) abandoned chestnut groves lower down.
Disadvantages:
July & August can be HOT.
Wildlife (apart from boars) isn't especially abundant.
Packed beaches are visible (in the distance) from some mountain tops -
but beautiful, unpacked one can be found.
There are cities (Florence), but towns like Siena, Lucca, Pitigliano,
Sovana, ect... are relaxing to visit.
If you want to know more, just ask!
Chris