Summer 2026

The Italian summer is not one season, it is several: running from the first heat of late May to the stillness of late September when the crowds have gone and the country becomes, briefly, entirely itself. This is a guide to navigating it well: where to go when Puglia fills up, what August means in a country that takes Ferragosto seriously, why September in Tuscany rewards those who planned ahead.

Italy Blue Flag beaches 2026: the new entries, the certified regions and how to use the list

The annual Blue Flag certification has just added fourteen new Italian coastline destinations for 2026 including Lipari, Monte Argentario and Teulada. Here is what the list actually measures, where it concentrates, and which new entries are worth your attention.

By The Editors

/ 25 May 2026

Aerial view of Finale Ligure coast with medieval castle on limestone cliff above sandy beach and coastal road, Ligurian Riviera.

Italy in summer 2026: the authentic traveler's complete guide to the real Italian summer experience

Italy in summer 2026 offers far more than its most celebrated landmarks. From ancient coastal civilizations to secret mountain villages and living food traditions, this is the complete guide to experiencing an authentic Italian summer, and entirely on your own terms.

By The Editors

/ 10 May 2026

Narrow whitewashed alley between traditional trulli with conical limestone roofs in warm morning light, Alberobello, Puglia, southern Italy

Italy's coastal jewels: a definitive guide to the most beautiful beaches

From the world-famous turquoise bays of Sardinia to the dramatic, cliffside sands of the south, Italy’s coastline is a masterpiece of diversity. This essential guide provides a curated exploration of the most breathtaking shores.

By The Editors

/ 20 Mar 2026

Aerial drone view of a beautiful sandy beach in Italy with colorful umbrellas, turquoise water, and rocks, representing a perfect Italian coast vacation.

The complete guide to Italy's 25 National Parks

Italy's 25 National Parks protect over 1.6 million hectares of Alpine glaciers, ancient forests, volcanic islands, and Apennine wilderness — and most international travelers have never set foot in any of them. This is where the real Italy begins.

By The Editors

/ 15 Mar 2026

Male Alpine ibex (Capra ibex) on a rocky ridge in Gran Paradiso National Park, Valsavarenche valley, Valle d'Aosta, Italy