Little-known destinations, forgotten villages and whole regions to discover before everyone else does. The antidote to overtourism, one guide at a time.
A guide to Ustica, the volcanic island north of Palermo: Italy's first marine reserve, sea caves, legendary diving and a colourful painted borgo.
Jul 5, 2026
A guide to the Tremiti, Puglia's archipelago: San Nicola's medieval abbey, Capraia's seabeds, Cala delle Arene and ferries from the Gargano.
Jul 5, 2026
A guide to Palmaria island in the Gulf of Poets: trekking among forts and scrubland, sea caves, Pozzale beach and views over Porto Venere.
Jul 5, 2026
A guide to San Pietro island and Carloforte: Sardinia's Ligurian enclave, with bluefin tuna, towering cliffs, Eleonora's falcon and Caribbean-blue sea.
Jul 5, 2026
A guide to Ventotene: Roman harbour, Bourbon prison, the Santo Stefano marine reserve and dreamy seabeds in the Pontine islands.
Jul 5, 2026
A guide to Linosa, the volcanic Pelagie island: black sand beaches, sea turtles, colourful painted houses and some of Italy's clearest waters.
Jul 5, 2026
A guide to Marettimo, the most remote of the Egadi Islands: pine-scented trails, sea caves, protected seabeds and an authentic fishing borgo.
Jul 5, 2026
The hidden thermal pools of Bormio and Val Viola: Alpine springs at 40°C, ancient waters among the Valtellina peaks and wilderness trails.
Jul 5, 2026
Fordongianus in Sardinia: thermal springs at 54°C on the banks of the Tirso, first-century Roman ruins, and the island's most complete ancient spa complex.
Jul 5, 2026