Tourism

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The beach at Milano Marittima, with its characteristic rows of parasols and sun loungers: what began in 1912 as a garden city for the Lombard bourgeoisie is today one of the most well-known seaside resorts on the Adriatic and a cornerstone of the Italian summer.

26 July 2026

Yachts and motor boats off the Calabrian coast: a holiday in Italy has become noticeably more expensive in 2026, with prices for ferries, flights and hotels having, in some cases, doubled or tripled over the past ten years.

Holidays in Italy: Why Prices Have Risen So Sharply Since 2016

Holidays in Italy 2026: flights nearly tripled, ferries doubled and hotels 69 per cent dearer than in 2016, according to an ISTAT study of the past decade.

22 July 2026

The mountain village of Monte Lussari above the valley of Tarvisio: this pilgrimage site is accessible via the Lussari cable car, which contributes to the mountain summer experience in August 2026 with special late-night openings on Friday evenings.

Tourism

Friuli-Venezia Giulia: Mountain Summer 2026 with New Bike Parks

Friuli-Venezia Giulia in summer 2026: cable cars open, the new Bike Arena Ravascletto-Zoncolan and hiking programmes in the Carnic Alps await.

21 July 2026

Hotel pool with a sea view on Ischia: the Italian island is one of the classic vacation destinations in the Mediterranean and continues to benefit from strong international demand.

News

Hotels in Italy Report Strong Early Bookings

Italy's tourism sector is off to a strong start in 2026: roughly half of all hotel capacity has already been booked for the spring season.

08 March 20262 min read