Why Buy Property For Sale in Italy?
Scenery & Climate A country of contrasts due to its geography, Italy’s northern region (Including Turin, Milan & Bologna) can get very cold with plenty of snow – especially in the Italian alps. Meanwhile in the south of the country, particularly in coastal areas, Italy enjoys a true Mediterranean climate with warm summers (reaching over 40°C on occasion) and mild winters (expect around 18°C). This southern climate is a major attraction for foreign property purchasers, looking to escape the cold and rain of northern Europe. Italy’s scenery is just as diverse as the climate; with everything from Mont Blanc (bordering Switzerland and France), the highest mountain in Western Europe, Vesuvius, Stromboli and Etna – awe inspiring volcanoes (the latter two are active) to the Apennine mountains (the backbone of Italy) right through to the lush green agricultural areas, olive groves and the lazy golden beaches of the south. Italy is known as “Lo Stivale” (The Boot), but more commonly and somewha