Beautiful beaches, unspoilt landscapes and fresh, natural food make the Cilento coast one of Italy’s best-kept secrets. Denise Otero pays homage to the region and explores why people here live so long. Here’s our top ten picks of things to do when you visit… Photos by Denise Otero unless otherwise stated 1. See the town […]
If you’re seeking a special place to eat in Sardinia, Mary Novakovich shares a hidden gem, nestled in the hills in the island’s tranquil southwest Photos by Adam Batterbee Magnetic though the coast is in this area, eventually we headed into the hills – specifically to Paola and Antonello’s agriturismo, S’Acqua Salia, outside the […]
Mary Novakovich shares her experience of this important and beautiful archaeological site in southwest Sardinia… Photos by Adam Batterbee Founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century BC and then ruled from Carthage, Nora became Sardinia’s principal city when the Romans took over in 238BC. Nora’s precarious position on a spit of land made […]
Many people seek the northernmost reaches of Sardinia for their holidays. Mary Novakovich headed the other way – southwest of Cagliari – to a corner of the island where the pace of life is slower Photos by Adam Batterbee The name of the house was a good omen. Casetta Maria – Mary’s Little House […]
Jerome O’ Brien of LuniHolidays shares fantastic tips for staying in this beautiful part of Italy – plus some excellent holiday home inspiration, to help you plan your Lunigiana travels… Lunigiana is set between Tuscany, Liguria and Emilia Romagna, but it has a unique character all of its own. If you’re thinking about a trip […]
With no children in tow, Jon Bickley and his wife headed off to southern Tuscany for a tranquil luxury break at Punta Ala in the beautiful Maremma area Photos by Baglioni Hotels unless otherwise stated September, and summer is officially over. Prices near enough halve, children disappear and the Italian tourist trade begins to […]
Mark Nicholls follows the culinary contours of Puglia on a walking – and eating – tour around this unique region of southern Italy Words and photos by Mark Nicholls The darkened inner walls of the baker’s oven begin to glow as the fire takes hold. With a long-handled tool, the baker loads the creamy-coloured dough […]
If it’s ancient statues you want, this is the place to be, but don’t ignore the works on the piazza outside the museum either… Words & image by Jon Palmer Recognised as the world’s first public museum (though that really depends on what you mean by ‘museum’, what you mean by ‘public’, and what you […]
The long-titled but little-visited region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia plenty to offer Italy fans who’ve seen many the country’s most famous sights and are seeking somewhere wonderful off the main tourist trail… By Christine Smallwood. Photos by iStock The cities of Trieste and Udine are on the radar of some people – the former is […]
The region’s name is a mouthful, and it’s often omitted from tourist itineraries, but Christine Smallwood reveals why Friuli-Venezia Giulia should be the next stop on your Italian itinerary… Photos by Christine Smallwood unless otherwise stated 1. Trieste Trieste is the elegant capital of the region, yet is curiously less visited by foreigners than it […]