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LiguriaRecco Sagra del Fuoco 2026: The Two-Night Programme and How to Plan ItRecco's Sagra del Fuoco returns on 7 and 8 September 2026. The fireworks programme, the mascoli, the rail strike clash and which of the two nights to choose.
SicilyPalermo Airport to Cefalù by Train: When the Direct Trains Actually RunDirect trains run from Palermo Airport to Cefalù, but mainly on Sundays and public holidays. The 2026 times, the weekday change and the return options.
Italian IslandsThe Best Italian Islands in September, Depending on Your TripFrom Sardinia and Sicily to Ischia, Elba and Pantelleria, these are the best Italian islands in September, ranked by trip type and logistics.
VeniceVenice Regata Storica 2026: Programme, Best Places to Watch and Vaporetto ChangesVenice's Regata Storica returns on 6 September 2026. See the programme, route, best viewing areas and waterbus changes before planning your day.
Amalfi CoastNaples to the Amalfi Coast by Ferry: How to Do It Without Getting the Route WrongDirect ferries link Naples with Sorrento and, in season, Positano. For Amalfi, Salerno is often the smarter gateway. Here is how to plan the crossing properly.
SardiniaDo You Need a Car in Sardinia? The Honest 2026 AnswerDo you need a car in Sardinia? Usually yes, but not always. Here is when to rent, when to skip it, and which Sardinia bases work without a car.
SardiniaSardinia Beach Reservations 2026: Which Beaches You Need to Book Before You GoMany of Sardinia's most famous beaches require advance booking in 2026. Here is how La Pelosa, Cala Brandinchi, Lu Impostu, Tuerredda, Cala Goloritzé and Cala Coticcio work.
SardiniaTuerredda Beach 2026: How to Book Sardinia’s New Reservation BeachTuerredda beach in southern Sardinia now requires booking from June 2 to October 15, 2026, with 1,100 daily places, QR access and a 3 euros fee.
MaltaMalta’s Blue Lagoon Now Needs a Booking: How to Visit Comino in 2026The Blue Lagoon on Comino now runs on free timed bookings with a cap of 4,000 visitors at a time. Here is how the system works and which slot to choose.
GreeceNavagio Beach in 2026: Closed Below, Open AboveNavagio Beach on Zakynthos stays closed until 31 October 2026 over landslide risk. Here is what the closure means and how to see the shipwreck properly.
GaliciaCíes Islands 2026: How to Get the Permit Before You Book the FerryThe Cíes Islands require Xunta authorization from May 15 to September 15. Here is how to book the permit, ferry and day properly.
GreeceSantorini Cruise Rules 2026: How to Visit Without Losing the Day to the Cable CarSantorini's 2026 cruise cap limits daily cruise visitors to 8,000, while Fira's cable car remains the key bottleneck. Here is how to plan the island.
SardiniaLa Pelosa Beach 2026: how to book Sardinia’s most protected sandLa Pelosa in Stintino requires booking in 2026, with a daily cap, entry fee and the famous mat rule. Here is how to plan the beach properly.
SicilyRabbit Beach Lampedusa 2026: how to book Spiaggia dei ConigliSpiaggia dei Conigli in Lampedusa requires booking in 2026, with limited shifts, QR access and strict reserve rules. Here is how to plan it properly.
SardiniaCala Goloritzé 2026: how to book Sardinia’s most protected beachCala Goloritzé requires booking in 2026, with limited access, QR codes and strict trail rules. Here is how to plan the beach properly.
CapriCapri’s 2026 group rules: how to visit without becoming the crowdCapri has introduced 2026 rules limiting tour groups, requiring headphones and banning loud guide markers. Here is how travellers should plan the island.
FranceMarseille’s Calanque de Sugiton now needs a reservationThe Calanque de Sugiton and Pierres Tombées require free reservations on key summer dates in 2026. Here is how to plan the day properly.
Amalfi CoastAmalfi Coast driving rules 2026: read this before you rent a carThe Amalfi Coast's alternate license plate rules are active in summer 2026. Here is what visitors should know before renting a car.
LiguriaCinque Terre is changing its rules. That is your travel clue.Vernazza and Riomaggiore are tightening rules on tour groups, megaphones and pedestrian stops. Here is how to plan Cinque Terre properly.
SardiniaBeyond Costa Smeralda: 15 Sardinian villages to watch for slow travelSardinia is investing €38 million in 15 certified villages. Here is what travellers should know beyond Costa Smeralda.