Italy is home to thousands of small towns and villages, each with its own distinct character shaped by centuries of history, regional traditions, and the surrounding landscape. From sun-drenched hilltop settlements perched above rolling countryside to narrow-streeted fishing hamlets clinging to dramatic coastlines, these places offer a side of Italy that goes far beyond the well-known cities. In this blog series, we explore some of these hidden and not-so-hidden gems — their stories, their food, their atmosphere — and what makes each of them worth a visit.



A day in Arezzo

Lucrezia Worthington, 2 April 2026, 5 min. read

A Day in Orvieto: Italy’s Hidden Hilltop Gem

Lucrezia Worthington, 2 April 2026, 4 min. read

The best restaurants in Perugia

Lucrezia Worthington, 2 April 2026, 3 min. read

Where to stay: Discover Sicily's golden beauty

Sofia Di Stefano & Yeelen Tavilla, 2 April 2026, 7 min. read

Villages to visit in the Itria Valley

Lucrezia Worthington, 2 April 2026, 5 min. read

5 villages to visit in Salento

Lucrezia Worthington, 2 April 2026, 4 min. read

5 Villages to visit in Umbria this winter

Lucrezia Worthington, 2 April 2026, 3 min. read

Bari as a local

Benedetta Canale, 2 April 2026, 7 min. read

Lecce as a local

Benedetta Canale, 2 April 2026, 5 min. read

Carovigno as a local

Benedetta Canale, 2 April 2026, 4 min. read

Ostuni as a local

Benedetta Canale, 2 April 2026, 4 min. read