If you’ve visited Italy, you’ll know that olive trees are in abundance and many countryside properties for sale have them. Some of these trees are thousands of years old, yet those twisted old trunks and branches still produce superb extra virgin olive oil.
As the first great Roman road, Via Appia is still regularly referred to in Italy as “Regina Viarum,” queen of roads. Although large sections are no longer visible, recognition from UNESCO has raised hopes of uncovering and preserving more sections of the 800km long road.
Events in Italy celebrate, religious festivals, local produce, historic legends, boats, music and dance. Many of these summer events are free to attend, and take place in the historic piazzas and medieval streets.
Italy has more coastline than France or Spain, and whichever bit of coast you choose you know there will be lively cities, gorgeous landscape and everything else we love about Italy not far away. But here we offer a selection of sensational seasides (and a few lakesides too) with excellent property options nearby.
Do you like four seasons, with proper snow in the winter, or somewhere that’s warm all year? Are you only happy if the sun is cracking the pavement, or a bit nervous about heatwaves? Is a sea breeze on your essentials list and is frost a total no-no?
