Epic engine, scissor doors, limited visibility, and wider than a Range Rover – the Lamborghini Countach was the quintessential supercar! Photo by Martyn Lucy/Getty Images Breaking with the tradition of naming cars after famous bulls and bull fighters, word has it that ‘countach’, an exclamation of astonishment in the Piedmontese dialect, was frequently used by […]
Fleur Kinson examines the different parts of Abruzzo to help you discover the perfect place to find your dream home. Read on for her regional property guide… Photos by Getty Images The central Italian region of Abruzzo is one of Italy’s least populated, and around a third of its land area is given over […]
Wild, unspoilt and uncrowded, Abruzzo holds huge appeal for lovers of the outdoors. As well as mountains and beaches, it offers astonishingly affordable properties, says Fleur Kinson Photos by Getty Images Abruzzo entices visitors with the call of the wild, or at least the call of the great outdoors. Dominated by leafy highlands and […]
For Chris Allsop, holidays in the mountains of Alto Adige have previously been adventurous sojourns with ski-safaris, Michelin-starred huts, daring hikes and near misses with ice climbing. So how would it be with the kids in tow? Photos by Chris Allsop The path was narrowing. As I sweated on how the pushchair’s wheel was shaving […]
This month brings with it another gorgeous gallery of Italy photos from Italia! readers – sit back and enjoy! This month’s winner: “Castellabate. Taken early June ’19.” by Thomas Grant, Lenzie More of our favourites this month… “It was a quiet summer afternoon in Venice, so I retreated to the shadow to admire the […]
Puglia boasts a multitude of delights for foodies, and the town of Brindisi is an ideal destination from which to explore them! Here’s why… Photos by iStock and Fleur Kinson 1 If you’re in Puglia, the vibrant food culture of Brindisi is one to savour. With its natural harbour, Brindisi has long been an important stop […]
Villa Rosilda is a very special property in Nizza Monferrato, and though the 5,000 sqm plot is a bit overgrown you can imagine the views one could open up. The property is completely fenced and bordered with old trees which give privacy and shade. At the moment it is divided into two separate properties. Both […]
This Val d’Aosta mountain villa is located on the south-facing side of the valley, above the village of Verrayes, 15 minutes from the autostrada and a short distance to the alpine facilities in Torgnon. The villa is over three storeys, the basement dedicated to storage, laundry, garage and utility rooms. On the ground floor a […]
Casa Mondovi is a semi-detached house in a small residence a few kilometres from Montaldo di Mondovi. The project consists of 8 houses and shared land of 3.5 hectares with communal pool. The house has three floors. The ground floor has been converted into a living space and is equipped with bedroom, bathroom and utility […]
A beautiful and charming property that is suitable for a large family with many friends or for two families. We are in the countryside of Costigliole d’Asti – the view is amazing! The old farmhouse has large and bright rooms with vaulted ceilings and the view from the north-facing windows is breath-taking. The “new” part […]