Lifestyle in Italy

In Porto Venere, it only takes a few steps to go from the cool shade of narrow alleyways to the bright light along the cliffs.

If you’re trying to get your head around the best supermarkets in Italy, it can feel oddly complicated at first.

Italy’s coastline remains one of Europe’s most captivating destinations in 2026.

Italy’s village heritage feels almost endless. There are medieval hilltop settlements, rugged hamlets clinging to rocky slopes, and graceful lowland towns shaped by centuries of rural life. Among them, a handful stand out for a rather unexpected reason: their layout forms a heart when seen from above.

An Italian spa has been ranked the 5th most beautiful in the world, and it’s not based on gushy reviews or glossy brochures.

The one-time contribution of €1,000 represents concrete support for families who adopt a child during the year. This measure requires an ISEE (Equivalent Economic Situation Indicator) for minors of no more than €40,000 and stable residence in Italy. The application must be submitted exclusively online within the established deadlines, under penalty of forfeiture. This benefit includes births, adoptions, and minors in pre-adoptive foster care, provided the event occurs from January 1st of the previous year until the end of the financial coverage.

On 5 April, during the prime-time broadcast of Il Kilimangiaro, the winner of Borgo dei Borghi 2026 was officially announced.

There’s something about sunset in Italy that feels almost unreal.As the heat softens and the crowds thin, the country’s most beautiful seaside cities transform. Clifftop villages glow pink and gold. Harbours shimmer in molten light.

Some twentieth‑century neighbourhoods in Italy have surprisingly rich backstories, and the Village of the Newlyweds, or Villaggio degli Sposi in Bergamo, is one of them. Born as a post‑war workers’ village, it has grown into a quieter residential area with decent transport links and everyday services.

Italy isn’t only about Renaissance cities and lazy, sun-soaked lunches.

There’s something irresistible about old Tuscan stone houses or faded townhouses in Sicily — but romance aside, restoring one is not just about choosing cute tiles and sipping espresso on a terrace.Before getting carried away, it’s worth taking a clear-eyed look at the pros and cons of renovating a

Northern Italy isn’t short of military history. Roman forts, Venetian defences, Austro-Hungarian strongholds.

Venice’s controversial tourist entry fee is back for 2026, and this time it covers even more dates.

In the heart of Milan’s Porta Nuova district stands one of the world’s most recognisable examples of sustainable architecture: Bosco Verticale, or “Vertical Forest”.

If you’re dreaming of a proper family holiday in Italy with beach time, the best beach towns in Italy for families make a trip away with the kids surprisingly easy. Most are set up for long lunches, slow evenings on the passeggiata and whole days under a rented umbrella, as long as you pick som

Capri Island is rewriting the rules of tourism in Italy for summer 2026, with a new framework designed to relieve pressure on the island’s narrow streets, harbour and residents.The new Capri Island tourism rules 2026Capri’s town council has approved a new set of regulations that directly target over

Rail infrastructure across the European Union is undergoing a quiet transformation — and the changes could have long-term consequences for mobility, sustainability and even property markets in Italy.New data from Eurostat shows that in 2024, 40.8% of the EU’s railway network had two or more parallel

In 2026, remote workers are choosing smaller Italian towns over Rome and Milan. With faster fibre internet, lower rent, digital nomad visa stability, and exceptional quality of life, places like Bologna, Lecce, Turin, and Palermo are becoming Italy’s most attractive and affordable remote work destinations.

The scent of fresh basil. Traders calling out prices.

A new global ranking of the world’s dirtiest cities has placed four Italian cities in the top 10 for negative cleanliness ratings.

If there’s one place in Italy that consistently lives up to the hype when it comes to the sea, it’s Sardinia.

Italy has long been considered a dream destination for foodies, but the latest data suggests that reputation is more than romantic nostalgia.

Towering red rocks rise from turquoise waters in Sardinia. Discover Italy’s hidden “cathedral on the sea” in Arbatax.

Plan your spring visit to Favria Tulip Village (28 Mar–3 May 2026) and stroll among 250,000 tulips. Discover tulip varieties, pick your own flowers, and explore nearby castles and Canavese charm.

If you own or rent a property in Italy, knowing when to turn off your heating is key to saving energy and keeping costs under control.