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Southern Italy, particularly the regions of Puglia and Sicily, is grappling with a mounting agricultural crisis. Recurring droughts, rising temperatures, and diseases such as xylella fastidiosa have ravaged traditional crops like olives, grapes, and citrus fruits. The situation has reached such extremes that cities like Agrigento — which is this ye...

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On a recent visit to the west coast of Sicily, I fully expected to see the traditional trappings of a Mediterranean coastline: rocky coves, dramatic cliffs and spectacular sunsets over deep-blue waters. What I did not expect to see were pink flamingoes and windmills, yet both were plentiful and easy to spot along the picturesque coastline near Trap...

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The interest in one-euro homes remained high in Italy throughout 2024 and is now continuing into 2025. Many small Italian villages are using this initiative to achieve two goals: securing abandoned properties in historic centres and simultaneously repopulating these areas, breathing new life into the social and economic fabric of the region. From S...

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Sicily’s cultural heritage and underwater archaeological sites are becoming more accessible to everyone, including people with visual impairments. The Regional Department of Cultural Heritage in Sicily has launched a pioneering initiative aimed at making its historical treasures accessible to all, regardless of physical ability. The focus is on ens...

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Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS Passport + Encore Sunday, Jan. 19 at 6:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. The international Italian singing sensation, Il Volo, returns to PBS for its 8th collaborative concert, performing against the breathtaking backdrop of the ancient Temple of Concordia, nestled within the spectacular Valley of th...

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The allure of design and art, the magic of a journey through rocks and nature. But also, the unique experience of a coast-to-coast adventure. It’s a trio of Italian destinations, focusing on cultural and sustainable tourism, chosen by the New York Times for its celebrated annual list titled “52 Places to Go in 2025”. This list gathers the best dest...

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Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, boasts a rich history, culture, and climate that make it one of the most important wine-producing regions in Italy. The island has been making wine for over 3,000 years, with influences from the ancient Greeks, Romans, Arabs, and Normans. Today, Sicily’s wine scene is flourishing, combining tradition...

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While in general in the post-Covid tourism sector the first signs of decline are evident, particularly among Italian tourists, there is one specific category that continues to grow and does so in double digits: it is food and wine tourism. Highlighting this is the “Italian Food and Wine Tourism Report.” This new edition, the seventh in the Report's...

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Ask anyone who’s been there, and they’ll tell you there’s something magical about Pantelleria. A volcanic island in the Mediterranean, Pantelleria is a satellite island of Sicily, but it’s technically closer to Tunisia than Europe. In the summer, its population swells as Italians flock to the island seeking sun and the chance to swim in the glisten...

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Sicily is renowned for its stunning beaches, charming villages and towns, as well as an abundance of ancient ruins and archeological sites. The Mediterranean island attracted over 16 million visitors last year, evidence of its huge popularity. It is also home to an astonishing burial site that is fast becoming a haven for dark tourism. The Capuchin...

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