Italia! photos of the month: April 2018

This month, our winning reader photos are just as spectacular as ever… here are our favourites! This month’s winner:  “Assisi in October 2017, when visiting my brother and family, looking upon the church of a beautiful old town.” by Stef Duranti And more of this month’s best reader snaps…  “Last Christmas in Lerici. We have […]

Five lesser-known lakes all Italophiles should visit

Lago di Fusine

While we’ll always love Garda and Como, these iconic destinations aren’t the only lakes in Italy that are worth a stay. Read on and make sure you put one of these glorious places on your next itinerary…   Trasimeno, Umbria Italy’s fourth largest lake is sometimes referred to as ‘Perugia’s Lake’, thanks to its proximity […]

Italia! issue 162 is on sale now

There’s so much packed into the new issue of Italia!, including travel inspiration all the way from Friuli-Venezia Giulia down to Sardinia, taking in Tuscany and Puglia (and more!) along the way… You’ll also find mouthwatering Mediterranean recipes from the Hairy Bikers and get the lowdown on property prospects in beautiful Puglia.         […]

Drink Italia: Piedmont White Wines

Piedmont’s Gavi and Arneis wines remain in the shadow of the region’s mighty reds, but their star continues to rise in the world of white wines. We take a look at some of the best Piedmont is a region renowned for its bold red wines. Most wine lovers will have heard of its big players: […]

Ten places in Italy we want to move to right now

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Dreaming of a move to Italy? Whether you’re seeking a second home to get away from it all, or looking for a permanent relocation, these ten places tick all the boxes for great property prospects and a fantastic quality of life 1. Treviso, Veneto Elegant Treviso is a delightful, prosperous city, filled with historic interest […]

Yoga in Puglia

Sheree Cox of Puglia Holiday Rentals on why this gorgeous southern region offers more than just a holiday in the sun…                             As more and more visitors come to Puglia we’re often asked what else Puglia offers besides sun, sand and good […]

Italia! photos of the month: March 2018

This month, our favourite reader photos have captured some truly gorgeous scenes… which is your favourite? This month’s winner:  “This is Manarola at sundown. We had visited the town during the day in order to find the best spot to capture the magic of the sun going down. We settled for the cemetery on the […]

Specialities of Genoa

Seafood Genoa

The northern coastal city of Genoa offers so much to delight prospective visitors – not least the selection of renowned (and lesser-known) food and drinks that hail from this area. Here are a few local specialities to try… Photos by Jon Palmer                           […]

The Regeneration of Genoa

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Genoa, in the northern region of Liguria, is a city with a long and proud history, but now its eyes are set firmly on the future. Jon Palmer reports from a city embracing its heritage in a thoroughly modern way Photos by Jon Palmer unless otherwise stated                 […]