Tourism in Italy

Northern Italy in summer is all glistening lakes, pastel fishing villages, Alpine backdrops and long aperitivo evenings by the water.

July sits at the heart of the Italian summer and is traditionally the month packed with open-air events: fireworks over the lagoon, opera under the stars, jazz concerts in medieval alleyways, and a horse race that lasts less than ninety seconds but carries a year’s worth of passion. The journey stretches across the country, taking in Venice, Rome, Naples, Siena, Perugia and Genoa. Here’s what to do in Italy in July 2026.

Just outside Venice, hidden behind a grand villa and formal gardens, lies one of the most intricate historic mazes in Europe. At first glance, it looks orderly and symmetrical.

An Italian beach has introduced a strict umbrella ban for most adults and capped access at just 150 people at a time. There’s also a €10 entry fee and compulsory booking.

An archipelago town where sunsets set the Adriatic glowing, yet without the pressure of mass tourism.

From the I-Days in Milan to open-air gigs in Puglia’s parks, and on to the international buzz of Florence and Lucca, summer in Italy is once again one of the best times of year to catch live music.So which music festivals are taking place in Italy in summer 2026?

From the Piedmont hills to the shores of Lake Garda, to the Emilian Apennines, the heritage of medieval villages is rich and surprising. Northern Italy's medieval villages are among the most fascinating destinations for those seeking a weekend getaway immersed in history, art, and evocative landscapes.

If you’ve spent any time on an Italian beach, you’ll know it usually means hiring a sun umbrella and a couple of loungers at a privately managed beach club. What’s changed is the price.

June is the perfect month to kick off summer with an unforgettable holiday in Italy.

Italy is one of those countries that genuinely rewards slow travel.

High above the Valtiberina in eastern Tuscany sits a hilltop town where history isn’t boxed away in a museum but written into the streets and skyline.

Italy’s historic trains are returning to the tracks this year, linking the Alps, the Ligurian Riviera and the Langhe wine hills with a series of carefully curated Sunday journeys.

Toledo is considered a masterpiece of contemporary design and public art. Located on Line 1, in the heart of the city, it represents one of the most successful examples of the integration of urban infrastructure and cultural projects. It is not just a transportation hub, but a true tourist attraction.

Italy’s coastline remains one of Europe’s most captivating destinations in 2026.

There’s something about sunset in Italy that feels almost unreal.As the heat softens and the crowds thin, the country’s most beautiful seaside cities transform. Clifftop villages glow pink and gold. Harbours shimmer in molten light.

Venice’s controversial tourist entry fee is back for 2026, and this time it covers even more dates.

Capri Island is rewriting the rules of tourism in Italy for summer 2026, with a new framework designed to relieve pressure on the island’s narrow streets, harbour and residents.The new Capri Island tourism rules 2026Capri’s town council has approved a new set of regulations that directly target over

Rail infrastructure across the European Union is undergoing a quiet transformation — and the changes could have long-term consequences for mobility, sustainability and even property markets in Italy.New data from Eurostat shows that in 2024, 40.8% of the EU’s railway network had two or more parallel

Towering red rocks rise from turquoise waters in Sardinia. Discover Italy’s hidden “cathedral on the sea” in Arbatax.

Plan your spring visit to Favria Tulip Village (28 Mar–3 May 2026) and stroll among 250,000 tulips. Discover tulip varieties, pick your own flowers, and explore nearby castles and Canavese charm.

Italy appears on a no-travel list for 2026, though not because of Rome’s usual crowd control issues. Instead, attention has turned to Isola Sacra, a coastal district near Fiumicino where plans for a major new cruise port have triggered environmental and community concerns.Why was Isola Sacra ad

Italy is home to one of the most welcoming cities in 2026, according to the latest Booking.com Traveller Review Awards.

Italy has quietly picked up a new global title.

When it comes to Amalfi Coast vs Cinque Terre, the decision isn’t as straightforward as the postcards make it seem.

The Cinque Terre towns are five villages that sit along a jagged stretch of Ligurian coastline in northwest Italy.