Cibo e viaggi / Food and travel notes by Livio Acerbo
As heat and crowds reshape Italy’s August travel season, attention is shifting from Rome and Florence toward regional gems in Calabria, Sicily, and Marche. Here’s how travelers are rethinking timing and destination alike.
Italy’s August 2026 travel buzz is shifting away from Rome and the Amalfi Coast toward hidden-gem towns, regional festivals, and budget-friendly coastal escapes. From Maratea to Fermo’s Cavalcata dell’Assunta, here’s where the real story is happening.
Italy’s tourism strategy is shifting from the classic Rome-Florence-Venice circuit toward regional depth, spotlighting Sicily’s baroque towns, hidden gems like Bagheria, and village-based travel in Liguria. Here’s what that means for travelers planning their next Italian itinerary.
Pompeii’s new visitor caps mark the latest step in Italy’s broader push to manage overtourism, pushing travelers toward regional gems in Sicily, Liguria, and Abruzzo. Improved rail links are making these multi-city, off-the-beaten-path itineraries easier than ever.