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10 amazing places to visit in Abruzzo away from the crowds

Hanging castles, a heart-shaped lake, restaurants on trabocchi, and reborn villages: a practical guide to the most beautiful and off-the-beaten-path places in Abruzzo.

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€1 homes in Molise: a history-rich village joins the scheme

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In Molise, Sant'Elia a Pianisi is the village with houses for one euro. Everything you need to know about the 2026 call for proposals, the actual costs, and the purchasing process.

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US tourists help drive Italy’s 2026 travel boom

US bookings in Italy rose 6% for summer 2026, while Venice and Lake Como recorded sharp increases in bookings and daily accommodation rates.

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Forget the coast: mountain beaches on the coolest lakes for summer

Cool off at mountain lake beaches in Italy and Europe, with clear water, grassy shores and scenic swims.

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Trentino vs Alto Adige: language, culture and life in Italy’s Alpine north

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Buying a first home at 30: what has changed between 1996 and 2026

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What has been the evolution over time from a social and economic point of view?

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Young people in Italy living with their parents: was the exception, now the norm

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More young Italians are living with their parents as high rents, house prices and insecure work delay independence.

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Sea-view villas with pools at impossible prices: who's selling them?

Inheritances, expats, and properties sitting idle for years: here's why some seaside villas with pools cost less than you think.

Italy leads Spain and Portugal in homeownership ranking

More than seven in 10 households own their homes in Italy, Spain and Portugal

Italy, Spain and Portugal all sit above the OECD average for homeownership, with Italy taking the lead in a new international ranking.

An alley in Zungoli

Things to see in Zungoli, Italy’s third most beautiful village in 2026

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A Norman castle, Byzantine caves, excellent local cuisine, and one-euro houses: everything there is to discover in Zungoli.

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5 Alpine destinations reachable by train for Gen Z and Millennials

Skip the car and explore mountainous Italian towns by train, with practical rail connections and journey times.

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