Buongiorno Italy readers! 

While there are few free beaches along the Amalfi Coast, those that do exist are hidden and often closely guarded secrets among locals. However, we have the scoop on five of the best free beaches. 

Big news for Piedmont, the northern Italian city of Ivrea is Italy’s 54th Unesco World Heritage site!

Like many villages in the Apennine mountains of Italy, Santo Stefano di Sessanio risked abandonment. It took the vision of an Italian-Swedish entrepreneur to save it from oblivion and is our “borgo” of the month. 

Italy’s many refrigerator cakes are no-bake desserts perfect for summer. Here are three cakes that keeps fresh for days and actually improve with time, so are a great make-ahead treat for weekend BBQs and picnics.  

If the marvelous beaches and azure waters of Sardinia are reason enough to plan a trip, once you’re there, take some time to explore the region’s inner area, and especially Barbagia, where you’ll find the heart and sou l of this magical island.

Ever wondered what dating is like in small-town Italy? Our writer Elisa from Tuscany’s Maremma area asks the locals in her town their perspective on love, dating and making a relationship last. 

How do you know if you're buying something authentic, made locally and in a traditional way? Our trusted writer Laura leads you beyond the souvenir shops in the city of Florence for an immersive cultural experience that you won't find in any other guidebook. 

Eating an authentic Italian pizza in Italy can be a real treat. Here is an Italian lesson on the different types of pizza available and how to order your favourite pizza in Italy.

We will all be familiar with the Italian for ‘please’: per favore,but here are some other ways to say please in Italian. 

Hand-stitched embroidery is a skill in the hands of only a few people. But it can become popular again if we start using handcrafted products in our everyday life like this beautifully crafted tea towel made entirely in Tuscany. 

Dream home for sale in Le Marche, this large restored country villa comes with a leafy garden, well-curated country-chic interiors and a panoramic view (with terrace), €590,000.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend from Georgette, your editor, and the Italy Magazine team.