5 helpful tips on how to buy a house in Italy

Wondering how to buy a house in Italy? The property experts at A Place in the Sun share five top tips for buying your dream home — and why Italy should be top of your list. There are countless reasons to fall in love with Italy. Beyond the beautiful scenery and enviable lifestyle, there’s world-class […]

Italian wildlife: Italy’s 10 most beautiful creatures we want to spot

Italy’s wild spaces abound with beautiful creatures, but which of Jenny Oldaker’s top 10 Italian wildlife have you spotted during your travels? Italy is not a country to which travellers flock for its wildlife – its wealth of cultural, gastronomic and historic attractions tends to provide a greater draw. But this really shouldn’t be the […]

3 Italian dolci recipes for gifts and special occasions

Join Mario Matassa for a look at the delights of Italian dolci to recreate in your kitchen Featured photo © Irving Sandoval/Adobe Stock Words and recipe photos by Mario Matassa  There can be nothing more evocative and comforting than the wafting aromas of freshly baked biscuits and cakes. Bound up in childhood memories of hearth […]

The new October/November 2024 issue of Italia! magazine is out now

Uncover the secrets of Italy’s forgotten towns in the new issue of Italia!. This issue, we begin with a captivating exploration of Italy’s ghost towns. From abandoned villages to towns reborn, each location tells its own unique story. Our journey through Sicily’s wild landscapes also reveals some intriguing folklore that will surprise you! And don’t […]

5 foodie reasons to visit Lecce

From local delicacies to some of Italy’s finest wines, discover our top five reasons to visit Lecce… 1. Puglian olive oil At the heart of Lecce’s cuisine lies the region’s olive oil. Puglia produces around one-third of Italy’s total olive oil exports and the oil is also a staple ingredient in many of Lecce’s traditional […]

Cialledda recipe: Pugliese tomato and bread salad

Use the best possible ingredients in this simple cialledda recipe for a flavourful Pulgliese tomato and bread salad Words, recipe and photo © Mario Matassa I was searching for a salad to make with fresh, seasonal tomatoes and my friend Enrico from Tuscany said that the obvious choice was panzanella, the Tuscan bread salad. Stefano, […]