If by chance you have heard of the small village of Tiggiano in Italy's southern region of Apulia (Puglia), it is likely only because of Helen Mirren. A few years ago, the acclaimed British actress purchased a large property, known as a masseria, here and has ...

Chances are that you have never heard of Furore, a tiny village situated on the Amalfi Coast. While it's often overshadowed by its competitors like Positano and Amalfi, Furore is not to be underestimated. This tiny village is probably best known for its bridge and ...

Savona is a beautiful seaside city and province in the Liguria region. This part of the Ligurian coast is often referred to as the Riviera di Ponente (as opposed to the Riviera di Levante where you'll find the Cinque Terre). It's a favorite summertime destination ...

In this article, we're going just about as far south as you can go on the Italian peninsula to the town of Morciano di Leuca. This part of Puglia is known as Salento, a sub-region that has become very well known and loved by tourists ...

Cefalù (pronounced cheh-fah-loo) is an unbelievably beautiful town along Sicily's northern coast. Both the Madonie mountains and the Tyrrhenian Sea serve as its backdrop. For the wanderlust traveler, Cefalù offers everything from history and culture to amazing food, and a stunning coastline. It is also part ...

The Gulf of Trieste is a shallow bay that is part of the Adriatic Sea and shared by Croatia, Slovenia, and Italy. Miramare Castle in Grignano is a stunning 19th-century building situated directly on the gulf. This is a beautiful coastline that is often much ...

What would you say if I told you that there was a beach whose grains of sand could play a melody? What would you say if I told you that it was one of the most spectacular in all of Tuscany? It sounds too good ...

Matera's Ionian Coast is a gorgeous stretch of paradise on earth. By now, most travelers have heard of Matera, the city of the sassi (stones) and its famous cave dwellings. It's also the 2019 European Capital of Culture. This ancient city is beginning to make a name ...

We're in the very heart of Calabria's famed Coast of the Gods, or Costa degli Dei, on the Tyrrhenian Sea. The moment you set eyes on the brilliant white shore and the penetrating tones of the blue sea, you'll understand why the ancient Greeks named it ...

Sardinia is one of the most beautiful islands in the entire world drawing millions of tourists every year. With the three major airports in Alghero, Olbia, and Cagliari, as well as multiple ports, it is well-connected to mainland Italy and Europe. The best time to ...