Italian villages

Across the Dolomites and the Apennines, the most beautiful snowy villages in Italy are all snow‑dusted bell towers, olde worlde stone lanes and glistening rooftops.

Rome doesn’t end at the city walls. Within an hour, you’ve got imperial showpieces, quiet lakeside towns, medieval hilltops and a stretch of Tyrrhenian coast.

Latronico is a small mountain town in Basilicata, tucked into the Lucanian Apennines. It’s been getting fresh attention lately, with interest in homes here having spiked hard, helped by word spreading about good-value property and a local push to match empty houses with buyers.

Latronico’s finally popping up on savvy travellers’ radars for two big reasons: wellness and wild nature. This small hill town in Basilicata’s Potenza province sits between the Monte Alpi massif and the edges of Pollino National Park.

Where can you find the best cheese in Italy? From the mountains of the Aosta Valley to the sunny landscapes of Sicily, Italy is a paradise for cheese lovers.

Just 50 kilometres from Florence and close to Empoli, Vinci is a charming Tuscan village famous for being the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci.

Tucked away in the rolling hills of northern Tuscany, Barga is one of those small Italian towns that quietly wins you over.

Finding your feet in Italy doesn’t have to mean shelling out for a city flat or jostling with tourists on the coast.

There’s something a bit magical about life in an Italian village.

Buying a 1 euro house in Italy has become a highly sought-after opportunity, and in 2025, Sicily remains one of the top regions offering this unique chance.

Italy's renowned cities like Rome, Florence, and Venice captivate millions, but the country's allure extends far beyond these iconic destinations. Nestled amidst its picturesque landscapes lie countless charming towns and cities, waiting to be discovered.

Sicily is not just about the sea and beaches: there are many mountain areas full of charm and tradition that offer a peaceful and authentic lifestyle. Living in the mountains in Sicily means enjoying breathtaking landscapes, fresh air, and a slower pace of life, far from the chaos of the cities.

Italy is renowned for its rich culinary traditions, diverse regional dishes, and a deep appreciation for high-quality ingredients. Italian cuisine is characterised by its simplicity, emphasising fresh, seasonal produce and the use of olive oil, garlic, and herbs.

Ever dreamt of living in the Italian countryside? Now could be your chance, as in Tuscany, you can now receive a grant of up to €30,000 to buy a house if you move to a small mountain municipality with fewer than 5,000 inhabitants.

Cefalù, a beautiful town in the province of Palermo, offers a unique combination of history, culture, and natural beauty. A beloved seaside destination, it is also a place where you can consider living year-round.

Biccari is a small village in the heart of the Sub-Apennines of Dauno in Puglia, a village rich in history and traditions. In this village in the province of Foggia, 1 euro houses offer the possibility to rediscover the wonder of the Italian countryside.

If Rome is the largest Italian municipality in terms of surface area, measuring around 1287 km2, to find the smallest town in Italy, we have to travel south to the Amalfi Coast. Italy's smallest town is Atrani, and measures just 0.1206 km2.

One of the first 1 euro house projects in Italy was launched in Nulvi. This village is located in Sardinia, in the province of Sassari, and is the main centre of Anglona, a historical region in the north of the island.

The village of Biccari is located in Apulia, in the province of Foggia. A town of 2,600 inhabitants with a medieval feel, it is surrounded by rich and fertile nature (such as Lake Pescara and Mount Cornacchia).

This article refers to Italy’s €1 homes in 2024. For the most up-to-date information, read our 2025 guide to €1 houses in Italy.Can you still buy a house in Italy for 1 euro in Italy in 2024? The answer is a definite yes, with 1 euro houses in Italy still stealing the headlines this year.

Italy is a country with very varied landscapes: from the crystal-clear sea of southern Italy to the imposing Dolomites. Travelling to the northern extremes of the country, today we're taking a trip to the northernmost village in Italy.

Venice fascinates visitors from all over the world. However, there are plenty of things to see around the capital of Veneto. There are many villages and historic hamlets in the surrounding area that are definitely worth a visit.

1 euro houses in Italy are becoming an increasingly international affair, with interested buyers heading to Italy to get their hands on one of these properties.

The list of small Italian villages that are offering properties for sale at the symbolic price of 1 euro is growing in 2023. After initially launching the project in 2022, you can now buy 1 euro houses in Chiaromonte (in the province of Potenza) in Basilicata.

The area of Fornace Zarattini, a hamlet in the municipality of Ravenna, has been one of the hardest hit by the floods that dramatically affected Emilia-Romagna in recent weeks.