Ravello is a joy for all ages, and Laura Thayer always finds something new to discover in this spectacular Amalfi Coast tourist destination Photos by Laura Thayer On a coastline famous for its rugged beaches and pretty harbours, there’s one remarkable town on the Amalfi Coast that sprawls across a promontory jutting out of […]
Planning a trip off the beaten track in Italy? Set your compass for one of these secret islands – perfect destinations to discover tranquility and beauty away from the bustle of the Italian mainland… Ponza Isola di Ponza is the largest of the six Italian Pontine Islands, sitting off the Lazio coast in the Tyrrhenian […]
Our wine experts have recommended some interesting Italian white wines to enjoy this spring. Here are six of the best we know you will enjoy drinking right the way into summer… Italy is home to some of the oldest wine-producing regions in the world, and white wines hail from all corners of the country, making […]
We asked our wine buyers to recommend good-value Italian red wines to enjoy this spring and beyond. Here are six we think will become favourites for 2018… Even if you have your ‘go-to’ wines, one of the joys of wine appreciation is finding a new bottle that surprises you and goes on to become a favourite. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Balsamic vinegar is the lifeblood of Italian cuisine, and one of the nation’s most valuable exports. Here, we taste seven of the best… Casanova two-year-old Balsamic Vinegar of Modena From Puglia Shop Online Price £5.45 for 250ml You know it’s going to be a good balsamic when you see the sediment at the bottom of the […]
Although we now associate Italy with iconic red wines, in fact, the greatest wines of Ancient Rome were sweet whites. Italia! delves into Italian dessert wines… The Classical texts of Cato, Pliny and Virgil tell us that the Romans liked their wines white, sweet and oak-aged. This was (and still is) achieved by picking selected […]