Chestnuts, Wine, Grappa: Autumn on the Northern Lake Garda
From late September to mid-November, the villages along the northern shores of Lake Garda celebrate the region's autumn cuisine with the Mese del Gusto.
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After the Earthquake: Monteruscello Fest Raises Funds for Pozzuoli
The Monteruscello Fest 2026 takes place on 5 and 6 October in Pozzuoli. The proceeds will go to those affected by the earthquake and to the Fondazione Telethon.
Naples Airport to close in November 2026 for maintenance
From 1 to 30 November 2026, Naples Capodichino Airport will be closed for maintenance works. Flights will be relocated to Salerno.
From Venice to Sicily: Nine Private Islands for Sale
Nine private islands are currently for sale in Italy, from the Venetian lagoon to Sicily. Prices range from 1.5 to 24 million euros, with full details in the overview.
Bufala Fest 2026: Five Days of Indulgence in the Heart of Naples
Ten years of Bufala Fest in Naples: from 2 to 6 September, the Piazza Municipio is entirely devoted to Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP.
Accademia della Cucina: Italy's Culinary Memory
Since 1953, the Accademia Italiana della Cucina has been safeguarding Italy's culinary heritage, through research, recipes and a worldwide network.
Bussana Vecchia: From Abandoned Village to Artists' Colony
Bussana Vecchia in Liguria was abandoned following an earthquake. Decades later, artists breathed new life into the village near Sanremo.
Papasidero: Rafting and Cave Art in Calabria
Papasidero in Calabria has been awarded the Bandiera Arancione in 2026. This borgo on the Lao gorge offers the Grotta del Romito and rafting in the Pollino.
Emilia-Romagna Cuisine: 10 Traditional Specialities
Emilia-Romagna cuisine: 10 traditional specialities from chisöla to piadina, with details on origins, local festivals and wine recommendations.
An experiment in the Adriatic: 500,000 octopuses against the blue crab
500,000 octopuses against the blue crab: the 2026 Adriatic experiment by the University of Bologna tackling the invasive crab species. How it works.
Beach Prohibitions in Italy: Smoking, Sand, and Shells
What is prohibited on Italian beaches? Smoking, taking sand and collecting shells. The rules and penalties for summer 2026.
400 Evacuated, State of Emergency: Italy After the Severe Weather
Aftermath of the storms of 20–21 August: 400 evacuated in Lombardy, state of emergency requested. Tuscany and Liguria also severely affected.