REAL-LIFE TASKS 10 Read the leaflets below. Then, surf the net to find information to complete them with information about: how to get there how to get around what to do accommodation. Untold Italy: Hidden Gems Off the Beaten Path from North to South By visiting Italy off the beaten track , tourists can experience a whole new world of culinary, historic, cultural and scenic delights. The traditional paths to Rome, Florence, Venice, the Amalfi and Cinque Terre coasts are well known but, if visitors venture a little further, they will discover another side of Italy. As small as the world seems digitally, there is still a large amount of places to be explored, from the lesser-known routes to the secret small towns so far undiscovered by mass tourism. Bologna Appennines Procida The Apennine mountains span the entire peninsula of Italy north to south; the Bologna Apennines are located in north-central Italy, between the regions of Emilia Romagna and Tuscany. They offer visitors the chance to see some of Italy s amazing lesser-known sites. From mountains, waterfalls, and cultural gems scattered throughout, there is much to explore and do. Procida is a tiny island in the gulf of Naples, Italian capital of culture 2022. Only 20 minutes from the neighbouring Ischia and a short distance from the glamorous Capri. The island was created by the eruption of four volcanoes, now dormant and submerged. Its coastlines are very jagged and dotted with beaches, with dark sand encircled by rocky areas or by lush Mediterranean scrub. The Terra Murata hill is the highest point on the island. Not-to-be-missed: Tolè, charming small town with hundreds of painted murals adorning every corner. Borgo la Scola, a historic and practically abandoned small town. Marzabotto, its street art is a protest to the tragic events occurred during World War II. Vignola, famous for its Carolingian castle and other medieval buildings. Lake Suviana, protected area covered by woods and rich in wildlife. Places of interest: Palazzo d Avalos, monumental complex on the hill built by the d Avalos family, the island governors until 1700. Abbey of St Michael, an imposing Benedictine abbey complex dating back to the 11th century. Casale Vascello, an ancient, fortified town situated at the foot of Terra Murata. Solchiaro, peninsula on the southern tip of Procida and unique viewpoint over the rugged coastline. Eating out: Small restaurants and Michelin-rated restaurants are to be found in the area. Foodies shouldn t miss the truffle town of Savigno. Eating out: Plenty of good spots to taste fresh seafood or a good pizza. Do not miss tasting a mother-in-law s tongue , traditional puff pastry filled with lemon custard. foodie: buongustaio jagged: frastagliato off the beaten track/path: in zone poco frequentate scattered: cosparso so far: finora tiny: piccolissimo to venture: avventurarsi 220