Italy’s trend of offering financial incentives to revive depopulated areas continues in 2026, and the Autonomous Province of Trento has confirmed that its popular €100,000 grant scheme will continue with new funding allocated for this year.Here’s what you need to know about the scheme in 2026.Up to
Every spring, Italy turns pink. From Rome’s elegant lakeside parks to the cherry orchards of Emilia‑Romagna, delicate blossoms briefly transform the landscape into something almost dreamlike. And in 2026, cherry blossom season in Italy is expected to be especially spectacular.
Italy’s beauty isn’t limited to Rome, Florence or Venice. Across the country, small towns rise from volcanic cliffs, glow in pastel colours by the sea or sit quietly among vineyards and olive groves.
Easter in Italy is a unique opportunity to experience one of the country’s most important and deeply rooted traditions.
Holy Week in Italy feels entirely different from a standard spring city break. The best Easter destinations in Italy see town squares lit by candlelight processions, church bells carried across medieval streets, and cities taking on a theatrical edge.It’s not only a religious occasion.
Today, only the Great Pyramid of Giza survives of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The rest exist in fragments and legend.
Italy, the historic home of espresso, has secured two spots in the prestigious World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops ranking — proving that the country’s coffee tradition is evolving as well as enduring.
It’s not every day that a major financial and fashion capital is crowned the most walkable city in Europe, but that’s exactly what recent research has found.
Italy has quietly done very well in TripAdvisor’s 2026 ranking of the best beaches in the world. Three Italian beaches made it into the global top 25, putting the country just behind Greece in total entries.
Italy has once again earned a place near the top of TripAdvisor’s 2026 Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best for destinations.
Italy’s cities get most of the attention, but it’s the smaller villages that really show how layered the country is.
Rome’s Trevi Fountain, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, has introduced a €2 entry fee for tourists and non-residents — and controversy erupted almost immediately. The Financial Times called it a “physical and psychological barrier between Rome and one of its most beloved monuments.”
When people talk about Italy’s most beautiful mountain towns, they’re usually picturing snow-capped peaks, stone houses and those emerald-green valleys.
The Italian Capital of Culture 2028 has not yet been announced, but the path towards the final decision is well underway. Ten shortlisted cities will compete for the title by presenting their cultural projects to the ministerial committee.
Italy isn’t just frescoed ceilings and sunbaked piazzas — slip beyond the olde worlde city walls and an entirely different world opens up. Snow-dusted peaks, emerald-green forests and cliffside paths unfurl across a country that feels, at times, wonderfully untamed.
When people search for the best places to visit in southern Italy, they’re usually picturing cliffside villages and turquoise water.
Italy will always be one of Europe’s great city‑break destinations — but the way people explore it is changing.In 2026, travellers are increasingly looking beyond the obvious icons, choosing smaller cities and coastal towns that feel atmospheric, walkable, and deeply Italian, even on a short stay.Fr
When people search for Italy's most beautiful towns, they’re often talking about I Borghi più belli d’Italia — an official association that recognises small historic villages across the country. This isn’t a glossy travel ranking or a social media trend.
For many Britons, retiring to Italy from the UK after Brexit is an appealing idea, offering culture, cuisine, strong communities and a climate well suited to later life.
Valentine’s Day is celebrated worldwide on 14th February, and Italy is no exception. Known locally as San Valentino, this holiday is also called la festa degli innamorati — the day of lovers.
Some of Italy’s most romantic places don’t announce themselves loudly, even around Valentine’s Day, when attention gravitates towards the obvious names.
Are you considering retiring in Italy? Sicily is one of the most attractive destinations for UK pensioners in 2026. With its stunning landscapes, mild climate, rich culture, and lower cost of living, the island offers a high quality of life.
What makes Italy stand out around Valentine's Day is the variety of ways that romance plays out in the country. Cities feel cinematic and lived‑in, coastal areas lean into simplicity and movement, and places shaped by time rather than tourism tend to leave the deepest impression.
Italy is famous for its rich culture, delicious food, and relaxed way of life. It’s no surprise that more and more EU citizens are considering retiring there.
Italy works well for romantic getaways for couples because it lends itself to slowing down.
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