Luogosanto farmhouse, Sardinia

Luogosanto farmhouse, Sardinia

A typical rural property, locally known as a stazzu, in the bucolic hamlet of Canaili, 9km from Luogosanto and 16km from the coastal resort of Rena Majore. The offer also includes the sale of a 3-hectare plot suitable for various farming purposes. Water can be sourced from an on-site well while electricity can be easily connected […]

San Marzano Oliveto villa, Piedmont

San Marzano Oliveto villa, Piedmont

Delicately finished villa on the outskirts of the village overlooking vineyards and Monviso. The house consists of a living room exiting to south-facing terrace, kitchen with exit to courtyard, and a bathroom on the ground floor; then 2 bedrooms and bathroom on the first floor – one of the bedrooms is large enough to be […]

Italia! issue 172 is on sale now!

Ready for an Italian adventure? The new issue of Italia! is here to inspire you, whether you’re seeking a holiday in Italy, a delicious Italian feast, or even a new life in il bel paese! Issue 172 will take you from the chilly alpine splendour of Courmayeur in Valle d’Aosta right down to Agrigento in […]

A poet at the world’s edge

Statue of Ovid in Sulmona

Ovid was born in Sulmona, in the province of L’Aquila, but was destined to die far from home. Joe Gartman tells his story… Photos by Patricia Gartman unless otherwise stated   In December of the year 8 AD, a Roman citizen named Publius Ovidius Naso left Rome on a long journey. After enduring ferocious storms […]

Drink Italia! Nebbiolo wines

Barolo vineyard Piedmont italy

We celebrate the sophistication of northern Italy’s splendid Nebbiolo grape, from world-renowned Barolo to the more accessible and wallet-friendly Nebbiolo wines of the region   The Nebbiolo grape is a versatile one, of that there can be no doubt – from the majestic and powerful Barolo and Barbaresco wines of southern Piedmont to the elegant, […]

Panettone on test

For a true taste of Italian Christmas, you can’t beat a slice of classic (or flavoured) panettone – here are seven to help you decide which one to serve this year The origins of panettone go back to Roman times, but it was the bakers of Milan in the early 20th century who made the […]

Italia! photos of the month: January 2019

Ortigia, Syracuse, Italy

We’re kicking off the new year with these spectacular shots from all over Italy – all taken by our talented readers… This month’s winner:  “Ortigia, Syracuse, Sicily. 13 December. The Festa di Santa Lucia, which commemorates the patron saint of Syracuse. The highlight is a procession during which an enormous silver statue of Saint Lucia […]

Five reasons to visit Puglia

Old Town Of Vieste, Gargano Peninsula, Apulia region, Italy, Europe

As if you needed any more reason to take a trip to this sun-drenched southern region, here are five excuses to pack your bags and book that plane! Photos by Puglia Holiday Rentals 1 Puglia is one of the largest wine regions in Italy but it is only in recent years that it has actually produced its […]

Making Tracks, Part 5: Milan to Genoa

Train

Two decades ago Rachael Martin arrived in Italy, exploring the country by rail and dreaming of rooms with a view. Twenty years, one Italian husband and two kids later, she still has the memories of those first voyages of discovery… Photos by Rachael Martin It’s that same scene every time I leave Milan early in […]