For those hoping for a fashionable city break, a ski trip or a lake visit, head north. Those ready for a little adventure and sunshine should consider the south or one of Italy's many islands. If you simply can't decide, plan trips to both regions.
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The west coast is packed full of must-visit treasures and is popular with tourists the world over, while the less-known east or Adriatic coast has retained an off-the-beaten-track feel, being a favourite of the Italian locals.
Italy's economy is more geographically divided than any other country in Europe. Lombardy, in the north, has a GDP per capita equal to 127% of the EU average; the GDP of Calabria, in the south, is only 56% of the EU average (Eurostat, 2021).
Bologna is once again the best place to live in Italy. This is according to Il Sole 24 Ore's annual Quality of Life Index. Bolzano placed second and Florence came in third.
The pros of a vacation in southern ItalyIt is both more relaxed and less expensive than the north, especially if you avoid tourist hotspots, and could be ideal for an affordable beach break in the sun.
What are the prominent residential areas for wealthy people in Italy? Italy's elite, including foreign investors, tends to dwell in key urban areas and picturesque regions such as Rome, Milan, Florence, and Venice, as well as parts of Tuscany, Lombardy, Liguria, and even in the southern reaches like Sicily.