Water sports abound in many areas of the country. The most popular spots are the Italian Riviera in Liguria and the Adriatic and Amalfi coasts. You may also just want to lay by the beach in Sicily or Sardinia. Sardinia is home to Italy’s most popular diving spots. In Capri, which is Italy’s most visited island, you can take a boat from the Marina Grande to the ever popular Blue Grotto. 

 Other activities in Italy include skiing in the famous Italian Alps. Italy has many ski resorts, such as Bardonechia, and La Thuile. There are also hikes and climbing activities to keep you busy, and to allow you to enjoy the beautiful landscape that Italy offers. Gran Paradiso National Park and Mont Avic Regional Park are two very popular places to go hiking a rock climbing. They are also home to many species of wildlife, so take caution, and watch out for the Marsican Brown Bear, which is only found in Italy, as well as wolves if you plan any outdoor activities. 
 Horseback riding is a very popular past time in Italy. You can watch bareback horse races in Siena at the Palio during July and August.

 Last, but certainly not least, be sure to tour the great wine cellars of Tuscany. You can experience the beautiful wine country land, with its vine covered hills, and fields of sunflowers. Many wine cellars are open to the public for tours.