Denise Otero shares the very best of Acciaroli and the glorious Cilento area in Campania – from great places to stay to must-visit attractions Acciaroli & the Fountain of Youth If you are looking for the Fountain of Youth, Acciaroli would be a good place to start. We can thank the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de […]
Beautiful beaches, unspoilt landscapes and fresh, natural food make the Cilento coast one of Italy’s best-kept secrets. Denise Otero pays homage to the region and explores why people here live so long. Here’s our top ten picks of things to do when you visit… Photos by Denise Otero unless otherwise stated 1. See the town […]
Maria Cristina Oggero, an expert in property in the Monferrato area of Piemonte (Piedmont), explains why investing in this region is a great choice This amazing part of the Piemonte region is unfortunately much less well known than the nearby area around Alba. Although the two locations are pretty similar for the landscapes and the […]
With no children in tow, Jon Bickley and his wife headed off to southern Tuscany for a tranquil luxury break at Punta Ala in the beautiful Maremma area Photos by Baglioni Hotels unless otherwise stated September, and summer is officially over. Prices near enough halve, children disappear and the Italian tourist trade begins to […]
This impeccable, four bedroomed, three bath, detached home is situated in the medieval town of Patrignone and dates back to the 12th century. The town is steeped in history and boasts a restaurant specialising in making homemade pizza in a wood burning oven. Situated in the stunning region of Le Marche and just a short […]
Mighty Rome sits in its middle, but the rest of Lazio is a remarkably rural region where pretty hills and sleepy lakesides meet handsome old villages and friendly little towns. Buyers of country homes will find superb value for money, says Fleur Kinson Photography by iStock Rome is one of Italy’s absolutely best-known and […]
Italy has given us many great cars, but there is one that is more iconic than any other. Mark Nicholls experienced a tour around Rome as a passenger in a classic Fiat 500… The streets emit a cacophony of toots and hoots as our drivers whizz us around the centre of Rome. We’re jammed cosily […]
Our experts are here to help with all your questions about Italy. This month, visiting Le Marche on a house-hunting expedition, and sharing ownership of a property… Visiting Le Marche Q: I am thinking about exploring the area of Le Marche next year, with a view to purchasing a property there. I have been to Tuscany […]
Our experts are here to help with all your questions about Italy. This month, art holidays, what to do with leftover panettone, driving around romantic Puglia, and income tax… Painting landscapes Q: It’s my ambition one day to paint some Italian landscapes for my friends and family. Would you have any particular places you would recommend […]
Our experts are here to help with all your questions about Italy. This month, travelling around Puglia, fractional ownership in Le Marche, and starting a new business in Italy… Discovering the south Q: We are planning next year’s holiday to Italy, and have both managed to get two weeks off next year rather than our usual […]