Italian villages

To combat depopulation and reverse the trend, a small town in the province of Trapani in Italy is offering 5,000 euro non-repayable grants to anyone who buys a house in the village and moves in.

The Emilia-Romagna region in Italy has launched a new initiative for young couples and families who want to change their lives and buy a house in one of its 121 municipalities.

The depopulation of Italian villages is a phenomenon that continues to cause concern across the country.

Italy is of course known for it's houses for sale at symbolic prices. However, the list of initiatives to save the villages in rural Italy is now going beyond 1 euro houses and there's a new idea on the block.

The "Coliving - collaborate, share, live" project, known in Italian as "Coliving - collaborare, condividere, abitare", is a living initiative promoted by Trentino Alto Adige to repopulate mountain villages and build new communities. The project was born in 2019 from an idea of the autonomous p

The small municipality of Petralia Soprana, in the province of Palermo, has also launched its very own 1 euro house project.

If you're considering a visit to Italy, there's no better way to plan your trip than embarking on a delightful culinary adventure across the country. This delectable journey will lead us to various enchanting destinations in Italy, where we'll encounter 5 Italian cheeses that are a must-try.

Real estate crowdfunding is growing and, along with the well known 1-euro house scheme in Italy, real estate crowdfunding in Italy now also aims to revitalise the country's villages.

The main Italian cities and larger towns on the coast and by the beach are usually the main destinations for property searches among foreigners, but today we are going to focus on the Italian towns with less than 5,000 inhabitants where the interest in buying property is higher from abroad than from

In Asciano, in the Sienese hills, an ancient hamlet has been completely renovated and is ready to become an unforgettable luxury resort.

What is the most welcoming city in the world? It's a southern Italian wonder, capital of culture in 2019 and a true Italian.

Soave, a hidden gem in Veneto, has been named the "Borgo dei Borghi 2022", making it Italy's most beautiful village in 2022. The winner, announced during the Easter episode of the popular Kilimangiaro show, took the place of Tropea which held the "Borgo dei Borghi" title in 2021.

Interest in Italian trulli is growing all the time. Many choose them as a second home, where they can spend their holidays.

Become the lord or lady of the manor and go back in time with this unique opportunity in Italy. You've heard of Italy's famous 1 euro houses, but now, Italy has something even bigger on offer.

We've all heard of Italy's 1 euro houses which are among the initiatives to repopulate villages in the Italian countryside, but did you know that there are also economic incentives where you can get paid to move to Italy?

The hustle and bustle of everyday life, as well as the pandemic, has meant that more and more people are heading away from cities and opting to move to the countryside.

There is a property for everyone in Italy, and if you are one of those looking for a relaxed lifestyle in 2022, here we present the perfect solution. After the Covid-19 pandemic, lockdown and teleworking, the need to escape to a more natural environment is high on everybody's to-do list.

Beyond the great European capitals, post-pandemic tourism seems to be setting a new trend, which CNN experts have already picked up on. They have reviewed the most beautiful villages in Europe.

What are the destinations for sustainable tourism in Italy? The New York Times has indicated them by publishing the "52 Places for a Changed World".

To combat depopulation, the municipality of Roseto Valfortore, in the province of Foggia, has announced a plan to offer 5,000 euros to anyone who moves to the town to live.

Much of the world has experienced an enormous and inexorable demographic shift in the last few decades: small towns and villages in the countryside, in the mountains, and the hills, of countries from Spain to Japan to the US and more, are emptying.

Vernazza is an absolute jewel of a village on the northwestern coast of Italy, in the region of Liguria, and without a doubt, one of the most picturesque destinations on the Italian peninsula, which is saying something!

The 1 euro houses project in Ollolai is entering a new phase, never before explored.

Otranto is an ancient and fascinating town in the province of Lecce, in Apulia. Its ancient history is intertwined with that of the events on the Adriatic coast of Italy since ancient times when it was an important centre for both the Greeks and the Romans.

An unparalleled natural panorama and beautiful architecture are what makes Malcesine a medieval village just waiting to be discovered.