Towns and Villages of Italy

Seaside Towns of Italy

Sestri Levante, Liguria

For anybody who fancies a day by the sea there are some amazing little seaside towns in Italy, either great beach resorts or little fishing villages where you can idle the ours away people-watching.

Lakeside Towns of Italy

Varenna, Lake Como, Lombardy

With a plethora of beautiful lakes all across the country, Italy can boast an enviable collection of Lakeside Towns. The towns offer a mixture of glamour, stunning scenery and great places to swim.

All across the country there are beautiful, scenic towns to visit that have their own unique charms. Whether they're on the banks of a river, full of colour or take you back in time, the best are in here.

Hilltop Villages of Italy

Cività di Bagnoregio, Lazio

As you roam around Italy's interior you find dozens of hilltop villages dotted around the landscape. Some of the villages seem to belong to a different era and their narrow streets are fascinating.

Historic Towns of Italy

Spoleto, Umbria

The historic towns in this section either date back to ancient times or were the scene of important events of the past while others may have been the birthplace of famous names such as Vinci in Tuscany.

Hill Towns of Italy

Volterra, Tuscany

Italy is a country full of history and with so many small towns built in defensive positions this has left a vast array of stunning scenery that can be found in these fascinating hilltop villages.

Picturesque Villages of Italy

Gagliano Castelferrato, Sicily

Aside from the hilltop villages there are others that are picturesque for a variety of reasons; some have multi-coloured buildings while others may have a beautiful bridge over a river.

Mountain Towns of Italy

Bressanone, Trentino Alto-Adige

A common thread of the alpine towns of the north is their beautiful architecture, both old and new. In this section you'll find a selection of the very best towns to visit across Italy's northern regions.

Vineyard Towns of Italy

La Morra, Piedmont

Italy's wines are renowned the world over and one of the best ways to enjoy them is by visiting the towns where they're produced. You can roam the vineyards while enjoying the stunning landscapes.

Fishing Villages of Italy

Chianalea, Calabria

For some people, the typical image of Italy is a sleepy village by the sea with tightly clustered houses and fishing boats. You'll find a selection of these fishing villages here just waiting to be explored.

Spa Towns of Italy

Salsomaggiore Terme, Emilia Romagna

Many visitors come to Italy just to experience the healing waters of its spa towns. There are many such towns throughout the country with indoor and outdoor spas that can be enjoyed all year round.

Mural Towns of Italy

Orgosolo, Sardinia

Sometimes an average town can be transformed into something remarkable and that's the case with some of the towns in this section where local artists have used the buildings as their canvas.

Ghost Towns of Italy

Craco, Basilicata

There are a number of towns and villages in Italy that have been abandoned, either because of economic factors or a cataclysmic natural phenomenon such as an earthquake or flood.