The "beach of lovers" on Elba: the most romantic coast in Tuscany
A story of love, pain - and perhaps the most romantic stretch of coastline in Tuscany.
Regions & Landscapes
Tuscany, Abruzzo, Sicily, Valle d'Aosta or Emilia-Romagna: Italy has 20 regions - and they couldn't be more different! Find out more here - from world-famous natural beauties to insider tips in Italy*.
Truffle season in Italy: where the real treasures are now hidden underground
The most important season of the year for gourmets.
How the gold of the south flows: experience Italy's olive harvest
Why the harvest is a celebration here.
The taste of autumn in Tuscany: 5 culinary highlights
The taste of autumn in Tuscany: 5 culinary highlights from cheese to chestnuts
Italy in autumn: 7 regions where wine tastes best now
The grape harvest brings life to the villages.
The fascination of Capri - and what really lies behind it
No other island stands for longing and beauty like Capri - why is that?
Italy's coast on stilts: What's really behind the mysterious Trabocchi
Here the Adriatic shows its rough face.
Caribbean with Italian flair: what makes San Vito lo Capo in Sicily so special
A place that has not lost its own rhythm.
What is still a real insider tip: mountain biking in Piedmont
Adventure, views and alpine tranquillity.
Insider tip! Why only 2,000 people a year are allowed to visit Montecristo
Montecristo - even the name sounds like an adventure, a treasure hunt, a pirate film.
Poveglia: The ghost island in the Venice lagoon
Just a few kilometres from Venice lies an island that does not fit into the romantic image of the lagoon.
The most beautiful beach near Rome: Welcome to Circe
For Romans, the Parco del Circo is a summer classic. Most international holidaymakers don't know it.
Italy live: The most beautiful webcams from the Amalfi Coast
Sometimes just one click is enough to quench your wanderlust a little.
Parmesan or Grana Padano: what are the differences?
They look similar and both come from northern Italy
7 things you should do on the Amalfi Coast - even when it's busy
The Amalfi Coast is a stress test for patience and endurance. The rewards are high.
