ITALY Feature Articles

Frittata di verdure arrostite

Frittata is the perfect al fresco food. It can be prepared ahead of time and transported with ease either to the garden or an hour’s journey to the beach. - ...read more

Map Guide to Italy's Blue Flag Beaches

A "Blue Flag" award indicates clean water, pristine sands and a well organised beach. Here is the map to the 2008 "Blue Flag" beaches in Italy. - ...read more

Films with a view

Pete Martin takes you on location in search of la dolce vita, Hollywood style - ...read more

A look at Western Liguria (Italian Riviera)

A look at the stunning line of coast running from Nice to Genoa, for so long the a favourite haunt of the British in Italy - ...read more

Phoenix! Restoration in Umbria

Sitting room in apartment with Conran sofas, antique Persian rug, English armchair covered in Aubusson fabric, and a lamp made from an Italian church candleholder (far corner)

Simon Parks discovers how one woman’s determination to bring a once charred shell of a house back to life has resulted in the creation of Prato di Sotto, a peaceful and tranquil haven in Umbria - ...read more

Vino in Veritas II - Piedmont and Northwest Italy

Colin Davies continues his journey through Italy’s Northern wine-growing regions - ...read more

Api days!

Jonathan James-Moore explains why he has fallen in love with a very special Italian bee… - ...read more

Vino in veritas - Exploring Italian Wines

Wine mountain: hillside vines are a common sight throughout virtually the whole of Italy - not surprising when you realise that the country has the most perfect climate for growing grapes in Europe

In the coming months, wine consultant Colin Davies will be taking us on a journey to discover the delights of Italy’s many and varied wines, and its wine-growing regions. Here, he prepares us for the trip... - ...read more