Test your knowledge of Italy against our expert!

Test your knowledge of Italy against our expert!

Long-term writer for Italy Property Guides, Julia Silk swapped southern England for southern Italy nearly 15 years ago. Here, she rounds up some of her favourite things about life there, and adds a Christmas Quiz on Italy for good measure. Buon Natale! 
How to live in Italy on €500 per month

How to live in Italy on €500 per month

At a time when the cost of living and household bills are rising across the world, it makes me glad that we made the choices we did when buying and renovating our home in Italy.
The “albergo diffuso” reviving Italian villages

The “albergo diffuso” reviving Italian villages

An albergo diffuso, literally “widespread hotel” is an idea whose time has come. It’s a type of hotel woven through the very heart of an Italian village, creating jobs and a future for the local community. It offers opportunities for international investors too, or even joining together with friends. So what’s it all about?  
Discover our top five Tuscan villages

Discover our top five Tuscan villages

Whether you want to live in a Tuscan village with views of the countryside or in the heart of the Italian country, near a pretty village – Tuscany has properties to suit every budget.