Italian countryside

The hustle and bustle of everyday life, as well as the pandemic, has meant that more and more people are heading away from cities and opting to move to the countryside.

Whether your dream home is beside turquoise waters and sandy beaches, or if you  prefer panoramic mountain views, Italy is the perfect destination for you.

How many times have you thought: "It would be nice to have a chalet as a second home, for the summer holidays and for skiing in the winter!"  Chalets (known as baite in Italian) are a kind of wooden houses found in the mountains, similar to cabins or lodges, which can have both masonry an

It is not often that you find yourself with the opportunity to buy a hotel. Right now however there is just such an opportunity on the market in Italy, with a Sicilian hotel complex up for auction.

There are yet more houses for sale for 1 euro in 2021 in Italy, once again in the region of Sicily. 1 euro houses are now for sale in Calatafimi Segesta, a town in the province of Trapani where the famous Temple of Segesta is located.

Italian property for sale under 200,000 euros is widely available if you know where to look.

Can property auctions breathe new life into Italian villages?

This week's property of the week is a chance not only to own a beautiful home in the Italian countryside, but also the opportunity to own a piece of history.

Changing your life is possible and the Piedmont Region can help you do it. This is the motto of Italy's Piedmont Region where a new initiative has been launched, dedicated to those who want a slower rhythm and a life in harmony with nature.

Make the stunning Italian countryside your home with this stunning estate with a top location overlooking the Argentario hills and Giglio Island.

The Tuscan countryside is home to some of the world's most beautiful landscapes, and if you fancy waking up to views of rolling hills and uninterrupted fields, then we have just the property for you.

Last summer, there was talk in Italy in the municipality of Sambuca, Sicily of 2 euro homes after the success of 1 euro homes in the town.

We've all heard of Italy's 1 euro homes, but now, you could also get paid to live in Italy.

The list of Italian towns and villages deciding to sell houses for the symbolic price of 1 euro is growing and, in several cases, these are also properties close to the sea. This is the case in the town of Romana in Sardinia.

If you dream of living "la dolce vita" and sipping on wine in the Italian countryside, then this is the property for you. This beautiful countryside estate in Chianti is made up of a charming main residence and various annex buildings used both as guest houses and rural/storage areas.

In Abruzzo, half an hour from the ski resort of Roccaraso and the same distance from the coast of Pescara, lies Pratola Peligna. This small town in the province of L'Aquila is the latest village to advertise some of its houses for sale for 1 euro.

Life in the Italian countryside is one that is desired by many, and we can think of no better place to enjoy the hills of the Apennines than this wonderful renovated mill in Reggio Emilia.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the world's top body for parks and nature reserves, has welcomed 10 new entries to its "green list" of protected and conserved areas.

1 euro homes in Italy continue to steal headlines across the world and are becoming an increasingly popular option for both buyers and sellers. First things first, what is the 1 euro house scheme in Italy?

The 1 euro house project in Cammarata, Sicily, is almost unique in Italy amongst the many 1 euro home schemes in the Italy in 2021.

Sometimes buying a property is not just investing in somewhere to live, but it can also be buying a piece of history.

The first thing you may be asking is, what are trulli houses in Italy? A trullo (known as trulli in the plural form) is a traditional Apulian hut made of limestone and with a conical roof.

The 1 euro home project has landed in Sicily, in particular Castiglione, a village on the slopes of Etna, overlooking the beautiful Alcantara valley.

People decide to relocate to Italy for a wide range of reasons, from retirement to a lifestyle change, while there are even those who make the move to start a business.

Imagine teleworking in some of Italy's most beautiful villages while staying at a farm for free and immersing yourself in local life.