Step into this tiny village that feels as though it has slipped out of a fairy tale.

If you’re after a slice of Italy that feels genuinely removed from the usual Rome–Florence–Venice circuit, an island in Sardinia has a certain quiet drama about it. This limestone and granite island rises sharply out of the sea, with a unique flat summit.

With the arrival of July, many people start packing their suitcases. The beaches begin to fill up and the tourist season gets into full swing.

Grammichele, in the heart of the province of Catania, is well known for its mesmerizing geometric grid from above. The surprise is heightened when you discover it's not a contemporary whim, but the result of a 17th-century reconstruction guided by a rigorous urban planning vision. With just over twelve thousand inhabitants, the town center boasts baroque squares, scenic churches, and a museum that recounts the origins of this urban enterprise. Here, then, are what to see in Grammichele, the hexagonal city.

Can you negotiate house prices in Italy in 2026? Absolutely — and for international buyers, it's one of the most important tools at your disposal. Negotiating property prices in Italy has long been standard practice, and the tradition continues this year.

There’s something so appealing about having a second home by the sea in Italy.

In southern Tuscany, a small hilltop village is built around 42 thermal springs that have flowed for millennia.

Planning a summer break on Italy’s dramatic coastline often means packing light: swimwear, sunglasses and a pair of trusty flip-flops.

From the I-Days in Milan to open-air gigs in Puglia’s parks, and on to the international buzz of Florence and Lucca, summer in Italy is once again one of the best times of year to catch live music.So which music festivals are taking place in Italy in summer 2026?

When the cities start to bake in July, there’s another side to Italy that feels surprisingly liveable.