This is Italy with a twist – a region that blends the alpine with the Mediterranean. It’s home to Europe’s highest concentration of castles – some 800 – and hosts 17 Michelin-starred restaurants, as well as growing some of Italy’s finest wines. South Tyrol enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine a year – including sunny slopes in winter. Protected from the cold northerly winds by the main Alps, the climate is milder – yet with 90% snow cover guaranteed. It’s also home to the Dolomiti Superski – the world’s largest ski network – with 1,200km of slopes and the famous Sellaronda – a 26 km tour around the Dolomites.
Blending strong Mediterranean influences with a Tyrolean heritage, South Tyrol is no kitsch alpine backwater. Over the past five years there have been more than 40 new hotel or spa openings throughout the region, with a growth in stylish and design-led hotels. Amazingly, South Tyrol is a fairly undiscovered destination by the Brits with less than 2% of visitors coming from the UK – something we’re sure will change as you read more about the pleasures and attractions of a holiday that combines the best of skiing with the finest of Italian food and wine.
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