The picturesque village of Arabba, in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Dolomites, offers skiing, walks, mountain bike tours or simply doing nothing and enjoying the magical atmosphere of the snow-covered woods. We offer a beautiful 915 sq ft, 3-room apartment with 2 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and living room, double garage […]
Lake Garda, the largest of the Italian lakes, can also be the most crowded. Chris Allsop visits its western side where he enjoys the lake’s quieter spots and a rich vein of history Photos by Chris Allsop Of all the Italian lakes, it’s Garda – with its enviably temperate climate – that really pulls […]
The sun catches the peak of Monte Cervino, aka the Matterhorn, as it sets over the Italian border with Switzerland in Val d’Aosta… Photo by Getty Images It is the region of Dolomites, at the eastern end of Italy’s northern border, that is most famous for the phenomenon of the enrosadira, the ‘pinkening’ of the mountains […]
From festive markets to presepe, Italy is especially magical in December – here are a few good excuses to book that flight! Photos by iStock & Getty Images 1. Where better to be at Christmas than in a festive high-altitude town known for its fantastic traditional outdoor market and with the stunning Dolomites as a picturesque […]
Livinallongo del Col di Lana, Veneto. Arabba, in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Dolomites, offers unforgettable days in the mountains. We offer a beautiful and spacious villa composed of a 140sqm main apartment plus 3 smaller family or guest apartments. The villa was built in 1996, is finely furnished and in perfect […]
Brighten up your autumn with this selection of fantastic photos of Italy taken by Italia! readers for our monthly competition… This month’s winner: “The Walk of the Gods along the Amalfi Coast looking towards Positano – which has to be one of the most beautiful walks in Europe.” by Diane Watson, North Anston More of […]
Amanda Robinson on why the Alta Badia area of the Italian Dolomites is gaining a global reputation for its fine food and drink… Photos by Amanda Robinson Over the past few years, Alta Badia has been growing its culinary reputation and, in an area of just 15 square kilometres, there are now six sparkling Michelin […]
Say buongiorno to the new issue of Italia! magazine. Our September edition is packed with travel ideas galore, plus expert property advice, tasty Italian food and drink and more… Enjoy summer in the Dolomites, explore the secret green spaces of Italy’s big cities and discover the beauty of Matera – a southern gem that’s set […]
We’re in the pink this summer, and sunny blue skies demand nothing less than a glass or two of well-chilled Italian rosé. We’ve discovered six of the best… With summer in full swing, we thought it time to take a look at rosé. Each year the rise of rosé continues, and the Italian style of […]
Italy’s ‘secret’ northeast corner is an exotic wonderland where three great cultures converge. Golden beaches, inspiring mountains and truly delightful towns complete the enchantment. Property prices are a bargain, says Fleur Kinson Even as a well-travelled Italophile, you’d be forgiven for having only a hazy awareness of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Or for never having heard […]