idealista, Europe’s most-visited property marketplace, has announced its entry into France.Founded 27 years ago and now established as a leader in Italy, Spain and Portugal, the company is taking another step in its international expansion.

As the muggy heat eases but the days remain bright, a warm outdoor soak feels particularly welcome. Italy has free thermal springs, natural pools and waterfalls where access is free all year round. September makes the experience even better, with fewer people than during peak season and temperatures that make it easy to stay in the water for a while. Here are four well-known spots, along with a few useful details for planning the day.

Buying a second home in Italy can be a brilliant idea, but the costs and paperwork need careful attention.

Private islands for sale in Italy include a former Swarovski property in the Venice Lagoon, a 16th-century chapel near Marsala, traditional lagoon huts in Friuli Venezia Giulia and a Spanish viceregal fortress near Naples.Not every seller has disclosed a price, and several listings involve constrain

There is no need to travel as far as England to see a genuine English-style garden in Italy. Liguria has one overlooking the sea, with blooms that have few rivals in the country. On the hillside above Alassio, the Gardens of Villa della Pergola combine Mediterranean views with exceptional botanical collections, including iconic wisteria and a record-breaking collection of agapanthus.

Set within the established maritime landscape of Villaggio Piras, Villa Azzurra is a single-storey Sardinian residence shaped by sea light, native planting and an unusually close relationship with the coastline.  With views across crystalline water towards Caprera, and white-sand coves a s

A castle rising from the rock, a heart-shaped lake, and restaurants perched above the sea: Abruzzo surprises you where you least expect it. In just a few hours, you can travel from the peaks of Gran Sasso to the coves of the Costa dei Trabocchi, passing through pristine medieval villages and parks that preserve rare biodiversity. These are perfect itineraries for those who want to avoid the usual destinations without sacrificing iconic landscapes.

A car-free mountain trip can be surprisingly simple: no traffic, no need to hunt for a seat, and a view that changes with every tunnel. In many Alpine resorts, the train is already the most direct way to reach the heart of the towns and enjoy the cool air, even in August. A real advantage for Gen Z and Millennials seeking flexible, sustainable, and highly free-spirited experiences. Here's where to set your sights for a truly effortless high-altitude getaway.

Sometimes a single film scene is enough to change the way a place is seen forever.

In a small village in Tuscany’s Valdarno Aretino, the sound of running water is part of daily life.