Italy’s late-summer travel spotlight is shifting from Rome and Florence toward hidden regional gems like Matera, Trapani, and the Aeolian Islands. Here’s why September 2026 is the season to explore beyond the classics.
Cibo e viaggi / Food and travel notes by Livio Acerbo

Italy’s late-summer travel spotlight is shifting from Rome and Florence toward hidden regional gems like Matera, Trapani, and the Aeolian Islands. Here’s why September 2026 is the season to explore beyond the classics.