Molise: travel guides

Molise: small and amazing

Overlooking the Adriatic Sea, on the coast between Abruzzo and Puglia, surface-wise Molise is Italy’s smallest region after Valle d’Aosta, but the diversity of its territory is extraordinary. A concentrate of Italian beauty between the sea and the Apennine mountains, Molise enchants visitors with its amazing natural landscapes: from the beaches of Termoli and Costa Verde to the gorges and the old transhumance routes, without forgetting its cultural, historic and gastronomic heritage. Molise is not a region of chaotic mass tourism, as not even Italian tourists know it well, nevertheless, it has amazing beaches, nature, cities, monasteries, castles and beautiful places to spend memorable and fun family holidays, with plenty of options to choose from when it comes to camping sites and holiday villages.

Camping sites in Molise

Even if it has just 35 km of coast, Molise is the ideal destination for a holiday on the beach. Its stretch of coast is one of the most beautiful of the Adriatic Sea, and most of the camping sites and holiday villages in Molise are right on the beach, ideal for summer holidays and a great base to set off by car or camper and explore the beauties of its inland and the nearby regions.

What is there to see in Molise?

The two main cities of the region are Campobasso, the capital, and Isernia and they are both worth visiting. Campobasso is a city of art and history, well protected by the magnificent Monforte Castle. The Museo Provinciale Sannitico (Provincial Samnite Museum) exhibits interesting archaeological finds that date back to the fist settlements in the region. The village of Scapoli hosts the reed-pipe museum and in Agnone visitors can discover the old art of bell making, one of the oldest in the world. Castle and old church enthusiasts will be fascinated by the buildings in Venafro and Termoli, where there is an archaeological site that dates back to Roman times. To enjoy nature, visitors can set off along the Tratturi: old grass trails once used to move livestock from one grazing ground to another.