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 […]

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 […]

Positano travel guide

Picturesque Amalfi coast. Positano, Italy

If you’re planning a trip to this beautiful town, check out our Positano guide – from places to eat and stay to things to see and do, we’ll help you make your visit one to remember… Photos by Laura Thayer and iStock What to see and do SANTA MARIA ASSUNTA While its origins date back […]

48 Hours in Positano

positano ferry

It is one of the most famously picturesque towns in Italy, and a magnet for tourists. Laura Thayer says that once you’ve been, you can’t stop going back… Photos by Laura Thayer and iStock   In a landscape of captivating vistas like the Amalfi Coast, there’s something special about Positano that speaks to the hearts of […]

Italia! issue 160 on sale now

In this issue we fall in love with Positano. Join us to discover why this jewel on the Amalfi Coast will have you coming back time and time again… We also take a look at sustainable tourism in Umbria and explore the fascinating regeneration of Genoa – a historic city with its eyes now set […]

Stirring stuff

Our editor Amanda Robinson discovers authentic Italian flavours and new friends at a hands-on cookery course in the Veneto hills… Total immersion: it’s the best way to learn, right? Speak a second language like a native, pass your driving test, swim like a fish, become a chef… It’s a tried-and-tested route to success. So, how about […]