Cala Mariolu

How to reach one of Sardinia’s most remote beaches

There are beaches you visit and others you remember for years. Cala Mariolu definitely falls into the second group. A natural amphitheatre of white rock and crystal-clear water, the sea here shifts colour throughout the day, from deep emerald to intense turquoise.
Blue flag beach Italy 2025

Blue flag beaches in Italy for summer 2026

The Blue Flag, or Bandiera Blu, is a pretty big deal along the Italian coast. It’s an international stamp of approval for beaches with spotless water, solid lifeguard cover, top-notch facilities, and a real commitment to taking care of the environment.
film girati in Calabria

Blue Flag beaches in Calabria 2026: all 27 locations

Calabria sits between the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Ionian Sea, with long sandy stretches on one side and rocky coves beneath medieval towns on the other. In 2026, 27 Blue Flag beaches in Calabria were recognised for their water quality, safety standards and environmental management.What Blue Flag
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Buying a house in Europe? Why Italy is the most affordable bet right now

The European property market in 2025 paints a picture of a continent moving at two different speeds. In some countries, housing shortages are driving prices sharply upwards. In others, including Italy, the situation is more balanced, with a wider supply of homes and more moderate growth in values. This is the scenario outlined in the report Housing Insider – European Real Estate Insights 2025, published by REMAX Europe, which examines residential trends across the main European markets.
gorge road

The most beautiful road in the world is in Italy

Carved deep into the Brasa River gorge, between sheer rock faces and tunnels cut straight through the mountain, a dramatic stretch of road links Lake Garda to the Tremosine plateau. Over the years, it has drawn motorcyclists, drivers, cyclists and photographers, all keen to experience its cinematic curves and vertiginous views. Its reputation has grown to the point that many now refer to it simply as “the most beautiful road in the world.”
heart-shaped lake Italy

Italy’s heart-shaped lake in Abruzzo

Tucked into the mountains of central Italy, Lago di Scanno is the famous heart-shaped lake in Abruzzo that tends to pop up in travel photos without much explanation. Where is the heart-shaped lake in Italy?Sitting at around 930 metres above sea level, the heart-shaped lake in Italy is located i
secret Lombardy

Hidden Lombardy: 5 villages with spas, villas, and lakes views

Milan and the big lakes tend to steal the spotlight. But Lombardy has far more up its sleeve. Beyond the headline names, there’s a patchwork of villages with castles rising straight out of the water, footpaths clinging to cliffs between mountains and lakes, grand villas with vast gardens, and old-school spa towns where slowing down feels natural. Explore lesser-known yet unmissable villages in Lombardy that deserve a spot on your holiday wish list.
maccastorna

The richest place in Italy only has 76 taxpayers

Every year, official figures from Italy’s Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) are used to draw up a ranking of the richest municipalities in Italy, based on declared personal income tax (IRPEF).What often surprises people is that the places topping the list are not the big urban heavyweights.
Three-room apartments with terrace and garage

Three-bedroom apartments for the price of a car

Three-bedroom apartments are among the most in-demand property types in Italy. Today, it’s possible to buy a three-bedroom apartment with a terrace and garage for as little as €27,000, even in a market that has shown strong appreciation in recent years.