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Almost three thousand years of history have not settled one of literature’s most absorbing questions: where are the places of Odysseus and the Odyssey really located? Over the centuries, Homer’s poem has served as a compass for geographers, philologists and sailors trying to overlay its map onto the Mediterranean, gathering evidence, clues and theories that can sometimes fit together surprisingly well. The result is an itinerary touching Sicily, Lazio, Campania, Tunisia, Greece and the waters around Malta.

Condé Nast Traveler has included a quiet spot on Italy’s Amalfi Coast in its 2026 list of the 20 most beautiful towns in the world.

Summer 2026 could be the perfect opportunity to choose Italian islands where mass tourism doesn't dictate the agenda. These are destinations that still thrive on authenticity, offering essential services but memorable experiences. Here, then, are five "off-the-beaten-path" destinations for those seeking a truly carefree vacation, with helpful tips for arriving prepared and enjoying every day without the crowds.

Italy may be high on the wish list for a new life abroad, but Italian bureaucracy for foreigners remains a major hurdle.

Southern Italy also tells its story through its sweets. Each region preserves recipes born in convents, peasant kitchens, or pastry shops, often passed down for centuries and linked to religious festivals, weddings, and calendar events. The typical sweets of Southern Italy perfectly reflect the regions that created them, from Sicily to Sardinia, passing through Campania, Puglia, Abruzzo, Calabria, Molise, and Basilicata.

The list of Italian municipalities selling €1 homes is growing, with the latest village in Sicily. In Naro, in the province of Agrigento, the local council has recently approved new regulations and the case1euronaro.it portal is already online, making the process more transparent and accessible for applicants abroad. The aim is twofold: to restore abandoned buildings in the historic centre and tackle depopulation, encouraging renovation work, services and tourism. The project is open both to people looking for a home and to those intending to start a business.

Environmental and biodiversity protection is increasingly at the center of public and regulatory debate. But what does the law on the keeping of wild animals provide? Generally speaking, Law 147/1992 and Legislative Decree 135/2022 prohibit the capture of animals from the wild and establish lists of exotic species requiring special certifications. In some cases, owners of wild and exotic animals must undergo specific training to acquire the necessary protections for the care and safety of their animals.

The Ferragosto fireworks display is the modern legacy of a celebration that originated in ancient Rome and has reinvented itself over the centuries, combining religious devotion with seaside relaxation. From Lake Garda to Lake Como, from Marina di Ravenna to Marina di Ragusa, from Castellammare di Stabia to Ostia and Versilia, every corner of Italy offers its own version of the spectacle.

Abruzzo is one of those Italian regions that rewards a bit of patience.

On Lake Como, there is a place where the sound of motorboats fades away, and only the water remains. The steep slopes shape the scene: houses clinging to the rock, narrow lanes, old mule tracks and a gorge where two streams meet before plunging towards the lake. The result is a striking orrido – a steep, narrow ravine – with a waterfall dropping for more than 200 metres and a stone bridge reached via a long staircase. It is a break along the road between Como and Bellagio, with a lesser-known extra just above the village: Onzanigo and the Val de Tuf.

The prospect of a second home, a property investment, a move away from the city or a fresh start can feel a little closer with €1 homes near the sea in 2026. The scheme to sell homes at a symbolic price began in the early 2000s. It was a bold challenge taken up by local authorities to give historic centres a new lease of life, encourage the renovation of abandoned homes, attract new residents and support local businesses.

Sometimes a film is enough to draw in tourists, as the effect of The Devil Wears Prada 2 on Milan shows.

Italy will see a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday 12 August 2026.

As cities turn into ovens and tropical nights become the norm, more and more Italians are looking uphill.

On the Amalfi Coast, there is a place that manages to avoid the crowds, even on warm weekends. An authentic fishing village at the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site has crystal-clear water, a slower pace of life and prices that can be more affordable than expected. Just when it seems every corner of the coast is already familiar, this coastal spot comes as a surprise: there are spacious, well-kept free beaches and seafood cooking centred on the day’s catch.

Taking part in the €1 mountain homes scheme can appeal to anyone hoping to buy a property at a very low price and turn it into a mountain retreat suited to their own needs. Italy has many mountain locations where it may be possible to create a quiet base for the symbolic price of €1.

Paying more than €300 a week for a parasol and two sun loungers is no longer unusual. In 2026, beach club prices have risen again. Codacons estimates a year-on-year increase of 12.9%, while Altroconsumo reports a 6% rise compared with 2025 and a 24% increase over five years. It is a sizeable cost for holiday budgets, with major differences between resorts and even between rows of parasols. A price comparison based on 222 beach clubs across 10 destinations shows where costs are highest and where a better deal may still be found.

Is it really necessary to travel halfway around the world to find sapphire-blue water and pale sand?

In the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines lies a village that draws thousands of visitors each summer in search of something increasingly hard to find: cooler weather. It sits 1,020 metres above sea level in the province of Modena and is known as the “Pearl of the Apennines”. The title is not simply a local nickname. The Touring Club Italiano has awarded it the prestigious Bandiera Arancione (Orange Flag), recognising the quality of its natural surroundings and visitor services.

Living in Abruzzo, Italy, can feel refreshingly grounded: beaches and mountain towns are part of the same region, housing costs sit well below the national average, and smaller cities still have a proper everyday rhythm. It is not, however, a shortcut to an effortless life abroad.

The idea of a home built with a 3D printer began more than 14 years ago, but only a few weeks ago, construction was completed on Itaca, the first self-sufficient, sustainable farm built using a precision digital crane, near Imola.The result of research and design work by WASP, a company based in Mas

The 83rd Venice International Film Festival returns to the Lido di Venezia in September 2026.

A 3,000-year-old poem is becoming a modern travel itinerary. Since the cinema release of the blockbuster Odyssey on 16 July, locations selected by Christopher Nolan have climbed to the top of travellers’ searches.

Stromboli can be visited in just a day, but it's captivating and memorable. It's the only Aeolian island with a perpetually active volcano. For this reason, here you'll find white houses nestled against the black mountain, lava-sand beaches, car-free streets, and a crater that lights up every evening.

Italy’s rental market is changing shape.