Think of Italian islands and most likely Sardinia and Sicily spring to mind. Beyond the coasts of these megastars, you’ll find quiet countryside villages, as well as over 400 smaller, little-known isles — from the Tuscan Islands to the Tremiti archipelago off the coast of Puglia — making up Italy’s rich, diverse Mediterranean cache.
Some of the finest spots are visited almost solely by Italians, and in the quieter shoulder seasons, only the small resident populations are left. come in quieter spring or autumn, outside their holidays, and you may be lucky enough to experience a sliver of authentic local life.
