Sara Scarpa flies south to visit a unique town in Basilicata that lives in the imagination of all Italians… Photos by Iain Reid unless otherwise stated Lots has been written about this mystical and historic town in the otherwise little-known and rarely visited region of Basilicata. Part grotto, part subterranean wonderland (it is known […]
In Naples, where history is told through layers of earth, an ancient tomb offers a window to the distant past… Deep beneath the streets of northern Naples, on the slopes leading up to Capodimonte, in the area officially known as Rione Sanità, but also sometimes called the ‘Valley of the Dead’, lie le Catacombe di […]
Welcome to another gallery of glorious photos from Italy – all of them captured by Italia! readers for our monthly competition… This month’s winner: “Strolling through the beautiful historic town of Susa, Piedmont, we were taken by surprise when a herd of donkeys came careering down the main shopping street towards us. They were eventually […]
Amanda Robinson on why the Alta Badia area of the Italian Dolomites is gaining a global reputation for its fine food and drink… Photos by Amanda Robinson Over the past few years, Alta Badia has been growing its culinary reputation and, in an area of just 15 square kilometres, there are now six sparkling Michelin […]
With wonderful locations, a warm welcome and delicious food, the Alta Badia mountains aren’t just for the winter, says Amanda Robinson Photos by Amanda Robinson unless otherwise stated Think of the Dolomites and what do you see? It usually conjures up a picture of snow-capped peaks twinkling in the sunlight, rustic mountain lodges, bustling cable […]
You will love this gorgeous three-storey villa with spectacular views, private pool and garden, and just 25 minutes from the coast. This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home has been beautifully restored and dates back to 12th century. It offers 210 sqm (2,260 sq ft) of generous space without losing that quaint, cosy atmosphere when it’s time to […]
Villa Valeria was built around 1900. In 2000, it was re-renovated with a new insulated roof. The last improvements were made in 2013: a new kitchen and a 6×13.5m pool. Large living room, 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The total floor area of the villa is 220 sqm with an additional building of 55 sqm. […]
Farmhouse attractively restored in 2004 which, if desired, could be split in two floors, each of 100 sqm. Set in a quiet but not isolated location with views to the Apennines, the property has a total of three or four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Ground floor: large space that can be arranged as a kitchen, […]
Spacious villa in elegant classic style near sea and airport. On the ground floor: entrance with staircase to the bedroom floor, kitchen with access to portico, pantry, large living room and dining area. On the first floor: corridor with dressing room, four bedrooms, two bathrooms. The whole villa is in excellent condition, in a beautiful […]
Casa Bellavalle is a classic. Classic in terms of how it looks, how it was restored, the town that’s a short walk away and, of course, the amazing valley it overlooks. Casa Bellavalle is a right-sized house of around 200 sqm (of currently habitable space) that was restored keeping true to the character of the […]