San Vito lo Capo in Sicily was voted the top Italian beach resort and also made it into the top 10 best European beach destinations in the list compiled by TripAdvisor. Sicily and its wonderful beaches and coastal resorts have also been awarded six Blue Flags and three “sails” with five points out of five [...]
Sitting majestically on a hill perched high, deep in the heart of Umbria, you will find Todi an extraordinary Roman-Medieval town. Its origins are ancient, Etruscanmm Roman and today, Todi still retains that medieval air. One of the many reasons why purchasing a property for investment, a holiday home or summer holiday rental is a choice you [...]
Foreign buyers opting for Liguria, Tuscany and Umbria If this is the year that you plan on making your move to Italy it is important that you are up-to-date on the latest goings-on of the property market. The year 2012 ended on a rather low note forItaly’s property market with a decrease of 21 per cent [...]
Sicily has proved to be an astonishing movie location throughout time. Tilm directors have fallen in love with this enchanted island whose charm has also been captured by today’s popular TV series “The Inspector Montalbano” and BBC’s show “Sicily Unpacked”. Following Montalbano’s traces is an excellent opportunity for all tourists wishing to experience the [...]
Commanding story-book views of the enchanting Val di Arno and built around a medieval watchtower, Villa Palagio in Chianti is a large Tuscan farmhouse positioned in the heart of its own winery. All of its sitting rooms and bedrooms are spacious, comfortable and splendidly furnished to a very high standard in classic Tuscan style with [...]
Introducing ….an 18 hole championship golf course designed by Gary Player Design, a 4star luxury hotel and 36 properties of high level architectonic and furniture design, Manzano Golf Resort is the first of its kind in Cortona. Set in 200 acres with breathtaking views of the Tuscan landscape. A place rich in history, culture, art [...]
Puglia, Italy’s stylish heel and the Salento, Puglia’s secret paradise, brimming with miles of white sand dunes and crystal blue water is surely one of the most beautiful areas of this region – The area which extends along the southern side of Puglia from Lecce to the southernmost tip of the ‘heel’ is called the Salento. It lies between the Ionion sea to the west [...]
Prices for premium second homes in Italy continue to rise, although at a slower pace. The news comes from a new study into the second home market by Italian estate agents association FIMAA. “Demand for prestige properties has gained pace compared to 2007,due to the ever growing numbers of foreign buyers,” says FIMAA President Bruno Paludet. [...]
Italy is one of the top destinations for British first time buyers looking to purchase abroad. A recent survey of British first-time buyers found that the credit crunch is pushing nearly half of them to buy their home overseas rather than in the UK, and now it appears that many of them are coming to relocate. Statistics show that [...]
Umbria Jazz Festival 2008 is one of the most important events dedicated to jazz in Europe For 35 years, the historic centre of Perugia has hosted this famous event. Since this time, world famous jazz artists have come to Perugia. The Jazz Festival takes place during the month of July, and this year, for 10 days from 11th [...]
