In Sicily the area matters more than the villa. Almost every rural property has a pool, so the pool is not what distinguishes one week from another — the drive to the sea, the altitude and the degree of isolation are. Decide those three things first, then look at photographs. Three variables that decide everything…
The best months to visit Sicily are May, June, September and early October. September has the warmest sea and emptying beaches; May has the greenest landscape and the lightest pressure on the coast. July and August are hot and full. From November to March the island is quiet and inexpensive, and better suited to cities,…
Attending the Palio of Siena means immersing yourself in the pulsing heart of Tuscan identity, through a centuries-old ritual that transforms the city and its surrounding countryside into a world-class stage. The race on August 16th, dedicated to the Assumption, represents the climax of the Sienese summer, yet the experience extends far beyond the three…
The most effective choice for a cool summer holiday in Italy (the trend known as Coolcation) is to target hilly and mountainous areas between 400 and 800 metres of altitude, particularly the Upper Tuscan Apennines, the hills of Upper Umbria, the inland ridges of Marche, and the pre-Alpine hilly belt in the North. In these…
The easiest base for a family holiday in Sicily is the southeast. The beaches there are sandy and shallow, the drives are short, and the towns are small enough to walk in the evening. The north coast around Cefalù works well too. If your children are small, think twice about basing yourself on the Ionian…
The quiet parts of Sicily in August are inland and uphill. Crowds concentrate on a short list of coastal places — Taormina, Cefalù, San Vito Lo Capo, the Aeolian Islands, Ortigia — while the Baroque southeast, the slopes of Etna and the Madonie and Nebrodi mountains stay comparatively calm, even through Ferragosto week. Almost all…
The Ferragosto weekend is the beating heart of the Italian summer: the moment when the season reaches its peak, the sun warms the days and the desire to share special moments with loved ones becomes the top priority. However, the high season often brings with it crowded beaches, restaurants booked months in advance and a hectic pace.
Italy, with its more than 7,500 kilometres of coastline, has a deep-rooted connection with the sea, which is reflected in its incredibly varied landscapes. There is a unique way to fully experience this wonder: staying in exclusive villas with sea view, where your gaze is free to wander towards the horizon.
There was a time when vacations were all about escaping: more destinations, more activities, more experiences to collect. Today, something is changing.
The Emma Villas Roadshow “Your Property First 2026” continues, a series of meetings dedicated to owners of prestigious villas and estates within the company’s network. The initiative aims to strengthen direct dialogue with the territory and further enhance high-end Italian hospitality.
