Tucked into Italy's north-eastern corner, cradled among the Alps, the Venetian plains and the Adriatic sea, Friuli-Venezia Giulia is the perfect location for a vast choice of holidays. Snow-capped mountains, warm sandy beaches, rocky coastal cliffs, enchanting landscapes dotted with vineyards and castles, Roman ruins, country villas, idyllic villages, delicious food and prestigious wines make of this region a "small compendium of the universe" and a great tourist destination which has captured in the last few years the interest of an ever growing number of travellers seeking to leave the beaten path.