San Siro houses, Lombardy

San Siro

This typical village property is located just 1km from Lake Como in San Siro, some 8km north of Menaggio and about 90 minutes from Milan airports. The two houses provide about 240 sqm of accommodation between them. Both properties require renovation and would benefit from total modernisation, but both have superb lake views from all […]

Gravedona apartment, Lombardy

Gravedona apartment

This apartment, with superb lake views and lift access, forms part of a lovely residence with swimming pool and solarium in Gravedona, some 500 metres from the shore of Lake Como and about 90 minutes from Milan airports. The apartment, number A7, provides about 120 sqm of accommodation over two floors, and benefits from independent […]

Rustic villa close to Salò, Lombardy

Rustic villa, Lombardy

Immersed in an oasis of peace, this is a finely restored rustic villa with lake view and 12,000 sqm of private greenery. On the ground floor is a beautiful porch and bright living area, both with lake view, a kitchenette, a study and a small bathroom. On the first floor, a hallway, a storage room, […]

Lake-view apartment, Lombardy

Lake Maggiore apartment

Luxurious lake-view apartment (one of seven, all built in 2005) located in a small village high on an east-facing slope with views over Lake Maggiore. Approximately 100 sqm, plus 18 sqm balcony, plus terrace garden. Sleeps six. Fully furnished and ready to use. Living room with open kitchen, audio/TV room, three bedrooms, two bathrooms (one […]

Sala Comacina apartment, Lombardy

Sala Comacina

This property in Sala Comacina is a large and bright apartment located in one of the most beautiful spots on Lake Como. The property is set on one floor with a living space of 115 sqm, plus 70 sqm of terrace and garden and a private garage. It is part of a development of 8 […]

Italia! magazine issue 181 is on sale now!

  There’s a decidedly festive feel to issue 181 of Italia!. Join us this month for an exploration of Christmas celebrations in Italy, from lively festivities in Milan to highlights of the season from Sorrento, Naples and more. We also take to the slopes in Courmayeur and enjoy a voyage of discovery in Molise. All this, plus […]

Drink Italia! Piedmont white wines

le langhe, piedmont

Northwest Italy isn’t just about world-beating reds – it’s home to some stunning whites too. We take a look at some of the finest Piedmont white wines on offer Piedmont has long been a wealthy centre of industry, benefitting from good trade and transport links with the rest of Europe, which helped it on its way […]

Valle di Gran San Bernardo travel guide

Rachael Martin explores the best places to eat and stay in this peaceful corner of northern Italy, tucked away among the mountains of the Valle d’Aosta… Photos by Rachael Martin unless otherwise stated Where to eat and stay Prosciutteria Sous Le Pont de Bosses An excellent bar, restaurant and prosciutteria – that is, a place […]

Slow travel in the Valle d’Aosta

Valle D'Aosta

The Great St Bernard Valley in the Valle d’Aosta links Italy with Switzerland. Rachael Martin discovers why it’s the ideal place to unwind… Photos by Rachael Martin unless otherwise stated   The Valle di Gran San Bernardo, or Great St Bernard Valley, with its high mountain peaks and characteristic villages such as Saint-Rhémy-en-Bosses and Étroubles, […]

Drive Italia: Alfa Romeo Montreal

Alfa Romeo Montreal

More exclusive than a Jag E-Type or Porsche 911 at the time, the Alfa Romeo Montreal remains an enigma even today… Photo by Getty Images The Alfa Romeo Montreal was introduced at the Montreal Expo ’67 without an official model name. The public and motoring press took to calling the car the ‘Montreal’ and the […]