Viewpoint: Ponte della Maddalena

Bridge of Mary Magdalene near Borgo a Mozzano (Lucca), Italy

The Devil’s Bridge is one of Italy’s most beautiful, and most strange… The Ponte della Maddalena, otherwise known as the Ponte del Diavolo, straddles the Serchio river at Borgo a Mozzano, in Lucca, Tuscany. No one knows for sure who built it, but the legend goes that it was St Julian, who required the help […]

A taste of Catania

catania fish sicily

Sicily has countless charms to tempt visitors, and here Francesca Unsworth visits the island’s second largest city to discover why it is a food-lover’s paradise                         Catania and I didn’t get off to the greatest start. “Take a hike,” was the censored version of […]

Residence Serafini, Le Marche

Spacious apartment in a beautiful location on the edge of the village of Piobbico in the region of Le Marche with beautiful views of Monte Nerone. Part of the small scale Podere complex with 34 apartments spread over 5 casali. Communal swimming pool and garage, First floor: living room, kitchen, two large bedrooms and tower […]

Casa Verdeggia, Liguria

Casa Verdeggia is a totally restored rustic detached house consisting of 2 separate 1-bed apartments in an oasis of peace just a 5-minute walk from the medieval village of Verdeggia in Liguria. Part of a small group of houses on the edge of a nature reserve, the house offers views to the mountains and has […]

Oneglia house, Liguria

A fantastic opportunity to purchase an independent house which would make an ideal second home or rental property. This easy-to-look-after property is 900m from the centre of Oneglia and the sea. A train service runs from Nice to Oneglia. The property consists of 2 bedrooms, bathroom, living room and open-plan kitchen that opens onto a veranda. […]

Pontedassio villa, Liguria

This extremely spacious 3-bedroomed detached villa is located close to the village of Villa Viani, just a few kilometres from Pontedassio, about 8km from Imperia and the sea, and just over an hour from Nice airport. The main part of the villa provides accommodation over 2 floors and is laid out as follows: Ground floor […]

Italia! issue 165 is on sale now!

Our August issue is packed with fantastic features, so whether you’re lucky enough to be in Italy this month, or simply dreaming of your next trip from the comfort of home, you’ll find plenty to keep you inspired and entertained right here… There’s everything from an exploration of beautiful Ravello on the Amalfi Coast to […]

Imperia apartment, Liguria

This lovely 2-bedroomed totally renovated apartment, which forms part of a residence of only 4 apartments, with a superb and large terrace facing the sun and providing magnificent sea views, is located between Imperia and Diano Marina, in a sheltered area, within easy reach of the sea and yet only about an hour from Nice […]

Italia! Guide, Tuscany & Florence on sale now!

The latest edition of the Italia! Tuscany Guide from the publishers of Italia! magazine is crammed with 132 pages of expert travel inspiration, advice and itineraries to help make the most of your next trip to this much-loved region of Italy. For the independent and curious traveller, Tuscany offers a wealth of destinations from magnificent […]