Southern charms

Bari may not shout as loudly as its Riviera cousins, but that’s part of its charm. This Adriatic beauty at the upper end of Italy’s heel is a mix of ancient stone streets and culinary delights. From e

A JOURNEY ACROSS SICILY REVEALS THE ESSENCE OF AN ISLAND SHAPED BY OUTSIDERS, WHERE SUCCESSIVE WAVES OF IMMIGRATION OVER THE CENTURIES HAVE CREATED A UNIQUE CULTURAL IDENTITY

The insiders’ guide

In a region shaped by its volcanic heritage, a few big names dominate the wine scene, but Campania has so much more to offer in terms of grapes and wine styles that can only be found here

A cycling trip around Italy’s ‘heel’ sees our writer discover a corner of the country where it pays to take it slow and savour every bite of burrata

Self-catering has all the benefits of staying at home, but the joys of being away. For a shortcut to the best places to stay, here are some we’ve tried and tested