The "Maldives of Salento": All about Puglia's dream beaches
What is now one of the most sought-after beach regions in Italy used to be a meeting place for cigarette and coffee smugglers
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*.
Italy live: The most spectacular webcams on Mount Etna
Mount Etna never really sleeps - it smokes, glows, hisses and bubbles, often quietly, sometimes dramatically.
Where Italy gets Caribbean: The 10 most beautiful beaches!
Caribbean dreams don't have to be a long-haul destination. Where Italy is even more paradisiacal.
Italy, virtually without tourists? Welcome to Calabria!
When you think of Italy, you think of Florence, Rome and Venice. And forget the part that surprises the most. Calabria.
Favourite destination Tuscany? These five regions are catching up
The alternatives to rolling hills, cypress avenues and Renaissance towns.
The longing for Tuscany - and what's really behind it
Tuscany is not a holiday destination. It is a daydream.
Fine sand, big shops: Puglia's beaches before the takeover
In recent years, Puglia has become what Tuscany was in the 1990s.
From Valle d'Aosta to Sicily: what you need to know about Italy's 20 regions
A quick round of local history: the boot from top to bottom.
10 things about southern Italy: why you'll lose your heart
Anyone travelling to southern Italy stays for the feeling.
Italy's disused railway lines become dream routes for cyclists
The insider tip for cyclists in Italy - the greenways. Disused railway lines that have been converted into fantastic cycle paths.
One of Italy's last insider tips: Abruzzo
L'Aquila - Abruzzo, an often underestimated region in central Italy, is a true paradise for nature lovers, culture vultures and explorers.
Verona and the true story of the "Casa di Giulietta"
The greatest love drama in literature, known the world over: The story of Romeo and Juliet was not an invention of William Shakespeare, but is said to be a partly true story.
Mount Vesuvius, the sleeping giant in the Bay of Naples
Campania - Mount Vesuvius is more than just a volcano. It is a symbol of the destructive power of nature and the resilience of mankind. All the information you need for your visit.
Italy's fascinating south: what awaits you in Puglia
Puglia, the Italian pearl at the heel of the boot. The sea is turquoise, the cuisine is fresh from the sea and the landscape offers the complete programme.
Italy's queen in the south: this is Campania!
O sole mio. Campania is the land in the south of Italy that has it all. The best food, the most beautiful coasts, the most exciting archaeological sites and more.
Bellissima! What awaits you in Sicily
Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean: what incredible diversity! Long beaches, ancient temples, vibrant cities and unique cuisine. If you've never been, read on...
