Summer Holidays in Italy - Selva

• South Tyrol, Dolomites, 1,560m above sea level

Book your summer holidays in Selva and enjoy this charming Tyrolean village at the head of the splendid Gardena valley. Nature lovers are attracted by the flora and fauna of this unspoilt Alpine environment. And it's great for walking.

Walkers appreciate the spectacular scenery and network of trails leading from the village. Summer holidays in Selva treat you to a wealth of lovely, gentle rambles along lush river valleys. If you're feeling energetic there are endless, invigorating high altitude ridge treks, accessed by lift and cable car. Complete with staggering views!

The Valley is famous for its wood carving. So summer holidays in Selva give you the chance to buy some really stunning local arts and crafts.  The area's fascinating fusion of Italian and Austrian customs has developed into a distinctive culture known as Ladino. Take a summer holiday in Selva and you'll find that Ladino is still spoken, the traditions preserved and celebrated. Selva's centre offers a handful of artisan shops, good restaurants, cafés and an excellent sports centre.