Taking an activity-filled holiday to a property in Italy could be an ideal way to start off the new year and one travel writer has detailed a number of the best places to head to in the European destination.

Writing for the Telegraph, Gill Charlton said that the country is filled with places to head to for an active break, whether it be walking or horse riding.

Italian property owners in Tuscany or Sicily could enjoy a walking based holiday with the areas of Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio offering options including painting and photography breaks.

As well as this, music loving owners of Italian property could sign up for a singing break if they head to the Tuscany region, she said.

Tour firm Bella Italia offers guided walks around the beautiful Lake Como which could be ideal for those who have recently purchased an Italian property in the area and may be unsure about the best places to head for a stroll.

January could be an ideal month to head to an Italian property in Umbria as the area hosts the Trasimeno Blues Festival.

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