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Snow in Puglia!

Many people when asked why they are moving to Italy answer: “To get away from the British weather”. Good choice, after all it never snows in Puglia…does it? If you have only holidayed in Italy during the summer you may be under the impression it is always sunny. In fact, we do have some days of extreme weather and winters can be cold and wet, particularly in the north. But yes, summers are longer and hotter than in the UK, and in the south we would consider winter to be just February and March, with November being the rainy month.

Cycling in Italy

Find homes in Italy via our property portal. Be inspired by the Giro D’Italia and explore Italy by bike. Giro d’Italia Cycling (ciclismo) is very popular in Italy and the country has a long history of producing world-class riders, such as Vincenzo Nibali

Befana and The Magi

Find homes in Italy via our property portal. Who is the old Christmas witch seen in Italy and what is her connection to the Three Wise Men?

New Year’s Eve Tradition

An Italian New Year’s Eve goes on until sunrise and is full of sparkle and loud bangs. Find homes in Italy via our property portal. Italians love fireworks, and they light up the sky at every festive occasion from weddings to Saints Days. But, a satellite view of Italy on New Year’s Eve must be totally amazing, as every town simultaneously illuminates with glittering light. On the ground, even the drink is sparkling, as everyone raises a glass of Prosecco or Spumante as corks pop across Italy. Many even believe that the loud bangs will scare off demons and bad spirits from the New Year: “il Ca

The sweet taste of December

Find homes in Italy via our property portal. Italy is waiting to tempt you with cakes and biscuits, hot chocolate and fresh clementine during December.