At more than 4,500 metres above sea level, where thin air makes every breath harder and the night sky puts on an unequalled display, stands a building unlike any other in Europe. A wooden cabin, perched on Punta Gnifetti in the Monte Rosa massif, has held the continental record as Europe’s high

The Gentlemen, the Netflix series created by Guy Ritchie, features sweeping fields, historic houses, London clubs and, in its second season, available since 3 September 2026, even Italian lakes.

Each year, as summer gives way to the cooler air of inland Sardinia, one of the island’s most authentic cultural events gets underway. Autumn in Barbagia 2026 opens up the villages of central Sardinia between September and December, turning old courtyards, craft workshops and wine cellars into

It is neither a pub legend nor a temporary installation. In Abruzzo, there is a wine fountain that pours Montepulciano d’Abruzzo day and night, free of charge, for anyone who approaches with a glass. The Abruzzo wine fountain is a permanent feature within a working winery, created for walkers and travellers making their way through the coast and hills.

Prince Salina knew that “if we want things to stay as they are, things will have to change”. On Pantelleria, one of Italy’s most remote islands, time seems to have taken that line quite literally.

Anyone who has seen the first images from The Dog Stars, Ridley Scott’s latest film and felt they recognised something was right. The director chose Italy as the main setting for his post-apocalyptic film, creating scenery that feels both familiar and strange. With a budget of $110 million, a crew of more than 400 Italian professionals and 100 international staff, The Dog Stars is one of the largest productions filmed in Italy in recent years.

Italy is one of the few countries where sunset can look completely different each evening, depending on where you are. A sunset in the Dolomites bears little resemblance to one in Positano, or to the late light over Sicily’s Scala dei Turchi. That remarkable variety of scenery makes Italy a sought-after place for anyone hoping to make the most of the day’s final light.

Breakfast on a terrace overlooking the sea, with the first morning light coming through every window, does not necessarily have to be a luxury reserved for a select few. Sea-view apartments in Sicily can be more accessible than many people expect. In Palermo, Catania, Siracusa, Messina, Trapani and Cefalù, homes with panoramic views often have prices per square metre below those found along Italy’s more expensive coastal resorts.

It's hot, the seaside beaches are crowded, but there's an alternative: real beaches, at high altitude, where the water remains clear and the air is lighter. In Italy and Europe, you'll find sandy lakes, mountain beaches, meadows, and full-service amenities, ideal even for just a weekend getaway.

Private villa, swimming pool, sea view. For most people, those three words suggest a price tag with plenty of zeros, something reserved for buyers with a very large budget. Yet the Italian property market continues to challenge that assumption. Looking for a sea-view villa with a pool starting at €75,000 is not wishful thinking. Real properties are available, provided you know where to look.