OUR 6 FAVORITE ITALIAN HONEYMOON DESTINATIONS

 

An amazing way to continue the festivities of your Italian destination wedding is to have your honeymoon in Italy also! It’s no surprise that Italy is renowned for being a top travel destination across the globe. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing getaway, or an action filled adventure, Italy is the place to be.

Amalfi Coast

Sorrento and Positano are popular destinations for an Italian honeymoon. These stunning coastal towns are located in the South of Italy, and many celebrities, such as Reese Witherspoon, Lauren Conrad, and Kim Kardashian, even honeymooned here. The Amalfi coast is also home of limoncello, the popular Italian digestif. For more of an island getaway in the Amalfi coast, Capri is another great option, or you can just do a day trip here from the other Amalfi towns if you so choose. Check out this article for the 16 best things to do on the Amalfi Coast.

Cinque Terre

Cinque Terre is a beautiful place for an Italian honeymoon, located on the Northern Mediterranean coast, and translates to mean “5 lands”. The 5 seaside towns that make up the Cinque Terre area are Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiora. Cinque Terre is known for incredible seafood, beautiful views, and is the home of pesto! This is also a great place to go hiking or boating.

Lake Iseo

Lake Iseo is located in Northern Italy in the region of Lombardy. The lake is surrounded by astounding mountain views. Lovere is one of the most popular towns to visit on Lake Iseo, and there are countless other lakeside towns and tours here as well, depending on what you are looking for in a honeymoon. This lake is quieter and less touristy than its neighbors Lake Como and Lake Garda, but just as beautiful. Also, one of the main attractions of this lake over Lake Como or Lake Garda is Monte Isola, the largest lake island in Europe. Explore this blog for 15 things to do around Lake Iseo.

Venice

This lovely Italian city is famous for its sparkling blue canals and romantic gondola rides as well as the well known Venetian Carnival. The charming architecture of the buildings and bridges add to the magical atmosphere of this town. Venice also boasts of extremely fresh and local foods, and many are served along or in view sight of the sparkling canals. Visiting Venice almost feels like traveling through time.

Alassio

This authentic Italian beach town is located along the Italian Riviera, and boasts of a delightful three kilometer long beach. This is a great location for a relaxing resort type honeymoon, and a welcome escape from more tourism heavy cities. You can even explore the nearby medieval coastal town of Laigueglia, or watch dolphins and whales by cruise.

Dolomites

A honeymoon in the Dolomites is a great alternative for couples looking for more of an adventurous outdoorsy honeymoon. The 3 mountain towns that make up this area are Cortina, San Cassiano, and Bolzano. This is a great area for skiing as well!

For some of the more popular destinations, consider booking your honeymoon in the off season to avoid the chaos of tourists. Whether you choose a popular destination, or lesser known one we hope your honeymoon is as special and romantic as your wedding!

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