Our experts are here to help with all your questions about Italy. This month they cover travelling in Puglia, buying property in a UNESCO-listed region, and the palio of Tarquinia… Photos by iStock Holidays in Puglia Q I have visited Puglia before, staying in a beautiful countryside villa set in own grounds with private pool. I […]
This impeccable, four bedroomed, three bath, detached home is situated in the medieval town of Patrignone and dates back to the 12th century. The town is steeped in history and boasts a restaurant specialising in making homemade pizza in a wood burning oven. Situated in the stunning region of Le Marche and just a short […]
The perfect family holiday home. Casa Famiglia has 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a big kitchen, spacious living room, terrific pool area, comforting loggia, big views and proximity to everything from its base just 5 minutes from San Ginesio. The house is certified to the latest anti-earthquake standards. Located in the heart of Le Marche Casa Famiglia […]
Andy Morling, by email “I came across this scene whilst wandering the streets of Ostuni, Puglia out of season. The whitewashed buildings provided a wonderfully neutral background to the rich colours of the Ape van and the decorative window frame. Italy generally, and Puglia in particular, can be relied upon to effortlessly throw up […]
Mark Hammond, Sheffield “A double rainbow over the Navelli Plain, Abruzzo taken from our house in Caporciano. Every day presents a different view of the plain as the seasons come and go and the weather changes. The new life of spring turns the valley green and a myriad of mountain flowers add colour […]
Martin Yarnit shares his favourite spots for enjoying a light aperitivo in Bologna – from top-end cafés to the humble bars that garner the most attention from locals in the know… Italians everywhere enjoy a drink and a snack before dinner, maybe as a break during the early evening passeggiata. But the Bolognese are particularly […]
Richard J Eldridge, Huntington Beach, California “This is a shot of the Basilica San Pietro, Roma, at sunset from the Ponte Umberto I with the Ponte Sant’Angelo in the foreground. This was taken as we were walking back to our hotel from a day at the Musei Vatican and the Basilica in November 2014.”
Verona’s spectacular ancient Roman amphitheatre is an unforgettable place to enjoy grand opera beneath the starry summer sky. Fleur Kinson is dazzled by the magic atmosphere and the vocal fireworks as she attends the Verona Amphitheatre Opera… Sweat, fear, noise, blood and anguish. Not much has changed in Verona’s giant amphitheatre over the last 2,000 […]
The red wines of Tuscany are many and varied – it’s not all about the Big Three. Paul Pettengale explores deeper into the region and picks some gems from off the beaten track… Although Tuscany is as well-known for its wines as for its rolling landscape and incredible sunlight, it’s actually a relatively small producer […]
Oddvar Gjelsvik, Alversund, Norway “I’m sending you some pictures from my two last Italian holidays. This photo of the rower was taken from our hotel room just beside the Ponte Vecchio and the Arno River.”