Italy has been a popular choice for Europeans purchasing holiday homes over the past 25 years due to excellent communications by road, rail, and air from the rest of Europe. With the recent advent of the low cost airlines, many regional airports in Italy, in addition to the international airports at Rome, Milan, Naples, and Venice, have become much more accessible with direct flights from many provincial airports in the United Kingdom.
Whilst Tuscany has been the favourite location, particularly with the British, in recent years, other areas such as the Amalfi Coast, Umbria, Marche, and Emilia-Romagna have gained in popularity, Over the past two years, Calabria, located in the toe of Italy, has become a highly desirable area with it's good year-round climate, breathtaking natural scenic beauty, good infrastructure, and many excellent beaches.
Italy offers a low cost of living compared to the United Kingdom and many other European countries, combined with excellent cuisine, fabulous wine, terrific shopping opportunities, prices second to none, and exceptionally friendly people who still enjoy family values. All aspects considered, Italy is a fantastic country to own a second home, enjoy great holidays and a super lifestyle.