12 Best Places(Regions) to Live or Retire in Italy
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- For Many Italy is an extremely attractive option to live or retire in. It is famous for being a nation of art, fashion, history and is seen by many as the cradle of European culture. In this video we have mentioned some of the best regions to reside in Italy. All of these regions vary slightly from one another, Some of them are well known for their delicious food and wine with imposing alps and a vast countryside, while others boast plentiful of sun and rich culture with amazing coastal areas on the Mediterranean sea. What’s more, the cost of living in some of these places is very budget-friendly but of course it all comes down to ones lifestyle Choices. When it comes to visa’s in Italy; All EU citizens have the right to free movement, while US and Canadian citizens can stay up to three months without visa. But if they wish to retire they need to provide proof of annual income of at least $36,000.
Nonetheless, here are 12 Best regions to live or retire in Italy.
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We moved to Umbria from San Diego, CA 14 years ago. We love it. It's Tuscany without the high prices and hoards of tourists. The people here treat us like we belong here. . . . we do! We only miss San Diego weather and Mexican food.
Do you have family there? Sense of community?
@Donald Waller. Hi, I lived in SD too for long time and missed it. I am living in Calabria now. Ciao
What type of visa were you able to get?
@@hewitc None, because I am native Italian, I have dual citizenship.
I ive in Tuscany, but spent several years in S.D. I can make my own tacos.
Italy is the most beautiful country in the world
You better believe it.... my Grandmother was born there in Frosolone..... in the south......!!!! I have visited this beautiful village.....50 years after she died in Montreal.....!!!!
No way!
Beautiful yes.
Yes, it is!
No it's not - - there's a lot of ugly, derelict, old places that are called < historic center > which frankly ought to be demolished - - it looks scraffy, dirty that remind one of a 3d world country - - some Unesco sites are so neglected, unkempt, covered in graffiti what a shame that is - - there are pretty places undoubtly but history and art, alone not suffice
US expat now retired in Sicily with a Swedish pension. It’s a long story, but I love it here. Fantastic weather, perfect swimming and in my opinion, the best food in Italy.
I lived in Sicily for almost 10 years during the 90s. Best food hands down. My wife is from there. Considering moving back once I retire.
We lived in Bari, Puglia for about 6 months, a place which I wouldn't have given a nickel for. When we left we were very sad, we loved it. Wonderful people, beautiful places, great seafood and wine, and very, very affordable. Two thumbs up!!!!
It's where I was born, I grew up and studied. Main issue is the economy.
@@Anto_81 beautiful city. I didn’t think I’d like it there because I was so used to the northeast region but Bari is a wonderful city. The food is the best. And the people are very nice.
I've done serious research about Bari....it's not too far from relatives in Campobasso and is in the SOUTH! And, not too bad a trip if I want to visit the Takis Shelter on Crete. Am midway through the process of gaining my dual "blood" citizenship...I"m OLD (over 70) with some health issues, but Bari has several Nutra Si shops and other places where I can get the foods I need. Thanks for giving me some encouraging information!
Wouldn't have given a nickel for?
@@matriximaster What I meant is it's a city very underappreciated and valued by many in Italy. That includes me. However, after living there for 6 months we loved it and wished we could move back, but work doesn't permit it.
In my opinion the best regions to live in or retire are Umbria and Le Marche in Central Italy, off the beaten track. They can offer beautiful countryside, plenty of vineyards and olive groves, quaint villages and beautiful beaches. Urbino, Assisi, Perugia, Ascoli Piceno, Gubbio are peaceful and gorgeous towns. Trentino and Basilicata are also lovely regions in Italy.
I love Umbria - but it is the only italian region without a coastline.
@@urotewelt7069 There is a gorgeous lake with plenty of quaint villages around it. Actually in northen Italy there are some regions without a coastline: Lombardy, Piedmond, Aosta Valley, Trentino.
I would like to visit le march and wonder what to visit first. Thanks
I moved to Torino in the Piemonte region almost 2 years ago. Great city for those that love outdoor activities. The proximity to the Alps and the sea cannot be beat. Best of all, Piemonte is not on the tourist map and has some incredibly beautiful and historic towns and cities.
How did you make friends and do you find Italians more of a creative or do it yourself people?
@@williamshaw5584 we are cyclists and made friends through sport. We also made friends in our building where we live. I am. It sure what you mean by creative or do it yourself people. There all types of people here but Italians value quality relationships and spending time with friends and family.
I love Turin, it is gorgeous and elegant ... the central train station is gorgeous it is like being in an old movie, in fact the whole town is full of atmosphere! Two places I left my heart when I left are: Turin, Budapest (just go there, it is so atmospheric). I've heard Seville is like that. Barcellona did nothing for me, nice architecture and Gaudi, but it has no vibe.
It's definitely on the tourist map, always has been
@@relocatetoItaly European tourists...yes. North American...not so much.
The region of Calabria, has a beautiful nature and sea with their beaches. The mountain of Sila with their forests, are breathtaking. The Housemarket is very cheap, in confront of other important italian regions.
You glossed over Abruzzo. Abruzzo is considered Europe's greenest and cleanest area. It also offers the option of being 30 minutes from the sea and skiing. The magnificent grandeur of its multiple national parks are compelling to anyone that enjoys natures beauty. The normal boiler plate of the rest of Italy somewhat also applies here. Housing is available at all price ranges. Lower prices apply to many fine homes. Food and history are a compelling part of the culture here. Oh, one of the best features is it is not overrun by mindless tourists.
Assolutamente!! Ma non dirlo forte! keep it secret!!😉
Sshh dont let people know and spoil it
@@gustavomartinic9299 ok but higher earthquake risk not an issue to you?
I am 3/4 Ligurian and would love to go back to live where my family came from.
Italy is beautiful in General....
Italy has 20 regions. Each are very different in every way. All beautiful. I lived in the northeast. When I traveled to other regions, I enjoyed them very much but I was always happy to returned to the north. Friuli Veneto Giulia. Close to Venice. Beautiful country.
Didn't you find people a bit rude and close minded?
@@Anto_81 yes I do and I'm Italian
Well u should know that u happen to be in the most desirable region in Italy, the rest is not so appealing
@@Anto_81 not at all. But then I lived there for years and speak the language. Not grammatically correct but enough to get by.
@@rob5197 then you haven’t been to Italy. All 20 regions are beautiful
I loved Italy! The people are so nice and very happy! I would love to visit for 3 months.
Hi I have good memories of Sardinia and Oristano it's golden sand beaches the nice wind the great restaurants and shopping
It would be nice if you included a map of Italy with the region highlighted as you introduce each region like the map at the beginning. Thanks
Google find all u need to know - simple
@@rob5197 yea, you're right. I can stop the video type in the name of the location look under maps and repeat the 12 times or I could watch a video that does that for me. That's the differences between subscribing and not subscribing.
Glad you did not mention Le Marche , cause we have it all , beautiful country side as Umbria and Tuscany , we are also part of the medieval belt as the latter , with beautiful villages dotting the hills , genuine simple food and within ore hour drive you can go from sandy Adriatic beaches to mountain chains of 2.000 meters , affordable cost of living compared to Tuscany and the northern regions and no hordes of tourists . Last but not least we are THE BEST PLACE TO VISIT according to LONELY PLANET .
enough ?
Also not to mention Trentino Alto Adige / South Tyrol in your list is your personal opinion but for me one of the very best .
And a fascist president!
Spot on - - the 2 best regions indeed
I' agree, Le Marche is stunning, beautifully kept, and more beautiful than Abruzzo and I am originally from Abruzzo.
@@JJ-bs5bo In what way is it more beautiful than Abruzzo? The natural setting is more beautiful? We are considering both at the moment. Thank you.
Giusto, consiglio anche la Sardegna, tutti i paesini ordinati e puliti, clima fantastico tipo California senza nebbie, cibo fantastico e super genuino. Le tradizioni sono preservate come in nessuna regione italiana. Il mare più bello del mondo.
my favorite area in Italy is the South Tirol in the Alps, in particular the Dolomites mountains.
Thank you for this video promoting my beautiful country...I'm Italian from Tuscany I think also Umbria and Marche deserve a mention they have smaller beautiful cities full of history and architecture and cost of leaving is lower and they are well connected anyway to larger cities.
Nice and concise video for those who want to retire in Italy but nothing new than what is already known about these regions. Two years ago I decide to discover Southern Italy and with a campervan I drove far and wide in Puglia and Calabria, the latter region amazed me with many surprises from its history to its landscapes and its sea, plenty of beautiful small towns and villages where to retire and having a good living standard on a small budget and never too far from a train station or airport if for whatever reason you need to travel to Rome, Milan or other Italian destinations.
Thankyou for the short clear video this will help in our search . As others have suggested a small map view of the places
At last. a video provider who points out the difficulties of obtaining the essential permits at the start of the video. Well done sir.
As an italian (from Tuscany) i can tell that the region of Trentino Alto Adige (South Tyrol) deserve to be mentioned, especially for those who like to ski, and to speak german :-)
Oh my goodness! I adore that region. Bolzano. The mountain towns are gorgeous. Where is Brenner’s pass? Isn’t that around Trentino Alto Adige?
@@tonisumblin2719 yes, il passo del Brennero is located in Trentino Alto Adige
@@luigibacchetti6539 Oh! I cannot wait to go back to Italy. Mi manca l’italia. L’ho Detto correcttamente?
@@tonisumblin2719 si
Ciao paesano , my ancestry goes back to 13th century Tuscany , then my parents were born & raised in frosinone .
I love Sicily ♥️♥️🌞🌞visit in Summer 2022 🌊🏖️ I
Thanks for the valuable information. I love reading the comments too.
The puglia region from Monopoli, Fasano, Ostuni down to Brindisi and Lecce and across to Gallipoli is my favourite region.
If you like skiing check out the region around Sulmona in Abruzzo.
Seconded, if you don't mind (or prefer) being far from the tourist traps. Ski slopes in winter, beaches in summer, trekking year-round.
@@davidecasassa8679 In Abruzzo there are also some forests of beautiful Italian Maple trees in autumn that are bright red and orange, and lovely pine forests.
When Italy gets under your skin there is not escape. CIAO.
Looks incredible! 😍
Italy is such a fantastic place, the weather, the people, the food and relaxed athmosphere. Of the many places I have been in Italy, I was suprised how much I liked the laidback athmosphere of Pisa, although it is usually not praised that much. The whole of Italy and many other European countries like Portugal or France are wonderful places to retire and work from.
Hello John, how are you doing today.
number 12 and puglia is for me and my family! we planned 5 years to leave america or less than 5
watching videos like this, gives me a yearning..............my family is from the south - mother's side from Castelvetrano in Sicily, my dad's side from the Calabria region. (so the northerners look down on me!!) But the whole country is just stunningly beautiful - both natural and mad-made parts.
Yep, fellow terrone. LOL
My family is from Campofelice di fitalia...nobody is there anymore from my family...😒
Oh, and northern Italians always make a point of insisting that I am southern Italian, even though Abruzzo is a central region and where my family comes from is directly north-east of Rome! You see, Rome is a part of northern Italy, yet my family is from north of Rome but we are considered southerners. If people ask me whether I'm from the south or the north, I say I'm from the centre and stare at them, and they quickly change the topic.
Anyway, what is in the water in Calabria, the girls are the most beautiful in Italy!
Great sharing 👍👍👍👍 interesting video. Ciao from Italy 🇮🇹
Hello handsome, how are you doing today.
I have been to Italy and Sicily many times I just love it! My dream is to have a property there and eventually retire my problem is where in Italy because I love everywhere 😘
Rent for a 1 year or 2 first, u probably change your mind - - being a tourist is not the best way to judge a country
Great video, thank you. I've just bought a house in Calabria - sea views to the front and mountains behind. It's a beautiful ( and cheap) region which I heartily recommend.
im also thinking about living moving to calabria but i have family in the nordic regions of italy. how are the people in calabria and how are they to outsiders?
Calabria is a beautiful place however you need to reset your mind and also accept some type for local power…
Hi Sharon.....
Is your house for holidays or retirement?
@@stefanobio7045 Both. Initially a holiday home but ultimately a retirement home.
@@sharonhowells7673 Hi Sharon,
We lived in Calabria close to Tropea for over 3 years, before moving permanently there are several things you need to consider VERY carefully, I have not placed them in any particular order:-
As a resident you are required by Italian law to submit a tax return every year, this must be submitted electronically and in Italian only.
All assets that you own outside of Italy are subject to Italian taxes, which are known as a "wealth tax" including your private pension(s), UK state pensions, property, monies held in banks, building societies, ISA, property, cars, boats, jewellery etc.
Unless you completely understand the very complicated Italian tax system, and can speak and write in fluent Italian, you will need to employ the services of an Italian accountant, they are not cheap!
The accountant will need to understand both Italian and UK tax legislation and how they relate to each other.
When you transfer your pension from UK sterling to Euros the amount you will receive is dependent on the exchange rate, plus a fee!
When we first moved to Italy the exchange rate was 1.37, when we left it was 1.4 so we lost a substantial amount of money per month, approximately 30%.
Once you are a resident then you can apply for a bank account with the Italian post office.
Banking is not free in Italy and the post office charges 4 Euros per month, some banks charge around 10- 15 Euros per month.
Every town village etc normally has a post office where you can obtain cash, most have cash machines outside operating 24/7, however the preferred method of payment in Calabria is still cash.
If you want to join the Italian NHS service this will cost you around 380 Euros per year, per person.
You will need to attend a post office, fill in a special form all in Italian, and pay the 380 Euros.
You will be given a receipt which you will then have to take to an office somewhere in Calabria normally at a hospital office, which is only open for several hours per week, on one or two days.
This office will then supply you with another form which you then need to take to your Doctor of choice to register and prove you have paid your annual fee, you are required to complete this annually there is no automatic renewal.
The hospitals in Calabria can only be described as dire from my own personal experiences!
I visited 4 hospitals when I became ill, and never received any medical treatment, triage or scans etc, the last hospital attended I waited for over 12 hours to see a Doctor, whom still failed to examine me or provide any treatment.
Nicotera hospital is in a totally dilapidated state, with only a couple of offices open, their X-ray machine remained out of use for the whole time we resided there.
The only modern type hospital we ever located was in Lamezia over an hour's drive away!
None of the Doctors or hospital staff in any of the 4 hospitals spoke any English, so you must be able to speak Italian /Calabrese reasonably fluently.
None of the local Doctors we were registered with spoke any English, neither did any staff at any Farmacia.
All medication including vitamin tablets and paracetamol can only be purchased at a Farmacia, each prescription is around 8 Euros even for a small box of aspirin which you can purchase in the UK for 50p!
Ambulances are based at hospitals, so in an emergency they would have had about a 45 minute drive to reach our location even on the blues and twos.
Luckily we never had to call for an ambulance but our English neighbours did on one occasion.
Apparently the call taker could not speak any English neither could they find their location on a mapping system despite being given the post code, something to consider?
We even found the postman could not find our property?
We found no one spoke any English at the local community offices where you will need to attend to apply for your temporary residency permits, and to pay your council taxes etc.
Car insurance is very expensive compared to the UK, initially expect to pay approximately 1500 Euros for third party insurance cover WITHOUT fire and theft or windscreen protection, they do not recognise any UK no claims discount.
You will need to apply to change your UK driving licence to Italian, this process takes about 1 month, you will also need a medical and an eye sight test, the Italian licence also does not recognise all the UK licence categories, so when you receive your Italian licence it will only be for a car.
Expect to be stopped regularly whilst out driving by either the local police, Carabinieri, Arma Di Carabinieri, or the financial police, you must have all your driving documents with you and your residency card as proof of identity.
If stopped by the financial police they will require your Italian state tax card number, they will require proof that you have paid all taxes and submitted a tax form.
There are large fines in Italy if you fail to submit a tax form, plus they will require full back payment plus interest, a number of British expats have been caught like this, as I previously mentioned you are required to pay taxes on any assets held outside of Italy.
If you have a UK government pension from the Military, Police, government, NHS etc then this is only taxable in the UK, it's not subject to tax when it's transferred to Italy, it's known as the double tax agreement.
However the Italian government may change this in the future as the UK is no longer in the EU, all other private pensions are taxable both in the UK and Italy, including the UK state pension!
There are 3 types of electrical supply in Italy, if you intend running air con units then I recommend having the maximum 6 amp supply, however you will pay a higher premium for this service, the standing electrical charge is around 22 Euros per month.
Water is generally metered, it's not recommended to drink the water due to its high mineral content, so you need to factor in the cost of purchasing bottled drinking water, water is free at local fountains.
Once you have obtained your temporary residency you can then apply to the electricity supplier for a discount of around 5%.
Gas bottles are cheap the small size ones are around 25 Euros, available at most petrol stations and local shops.
Petrol and diesel is generally more expensive than the UK, only use self service as if you have an attendant fill your car then you pay a premium price!
Make sure you learn to speak and write Italian and have a very good conversational standard as very few people in Calabria speak any English.
The Calabrese dialect unfortunately you will have to learn from experience, the same with hand gestures, the Italians talk with their hands.
Although the winters in Calabria are short and mild it still feels cold inside a property due to the tiled floors and construction, the walls are designed to keep the heat out not in!
Mould is another large problem in the winter months.
We found the cheapest method of heating by far was to use the Aircon in winter heating mode.
We purchased a small eco electric heater for the winter, when we received our bi-monthly electric bill it was 3x higher than running the Aircon, lesson learnt!
Make sure all your windows and doors are fitted with fly screens as you will be plagued with mosquitos during the summer months.
Also during the summer the interior of a property will become very hot, and sleeping will be difficult, so
air con is really essential in most rooms, expect around 1,200 Euros per unit installed, ceiling fans in all rooms is recommended.
Calabria unfortunately is an earthquake region, we could not find any property insurance companies that would cover the cost of the damage due to an earthquake or landslides, there are many wildfires in the summer.
You can only purchase a car in Italy once you become a resident, the purchase procedure is completely different to the UK.
Once you have purchased a vehicle, you will be required to attend a local office together with the owner to complete the transfer of ownership paperwork etc, and to receive the new registration document.
This is not free expect to pay around 450 Euros for this particular service, motoring in Italy is not cheap!
Vehicle mots are every 2 years and cost around 60 Euros, it's a very, very basic test hence the poor condition of the cars in Italy.
Car tax is annually and around 160 Euros, I would also recommend joining the Italian automobile club in case of breakdowns etc, around 100 Euros per year.
All the above has been gained through personal experience, you will find Calabria a beautiful area, if you stay away from the tourist areas like Tropea and Capo Vaticano then you can eat out very reasonably.
Flights from Lamezia Terme to the UK are reduced in the winter months to only 1 or 2 flights per week, long term parking is very cheap at the airport though around 30 Euros per week.
Property does not sell very quickly in Calabria, neither does it increase in value very much over time, therefore I cannot recommend a purchase as as investment, Tuscany perhaps?
If you need any advice or help then please leave me a message, we understand how difficult it can be.
I wish you all the best in your Calabrian adventures.
Best regards,
Stefano.
In Tuscany live a lot of strangers, also very famous. Very often they live, more or less, out of the great cities, in Chiantishire, Maremma, Casentino, etc.
Yep. And they never fully assimilated to our culture. They pretend the opposite ending up in a new form of strange beings: foregneirs who thinks the act like Italians. Look at you, Chiantishire…….
Great overview. Italy is my second favorite country, after France. It indeed is beautiful and delicious! Have seen all on your list except Abruzzi and Puglia.
Thank you 🎉
One thing you learn about a lot of these towns in Italy is that you need to be capable of daily walking up and down hills and mountains. Especially those by the sea or lake. 😊😉
I was just about to comment this . not suitable for retiring people at all whatsoever
The coast of Calabria is beautiful and the towns of Tropea and Pizzo are my favorite. The cost of real estate is very reasonable. I would chose southern Italy for its low of living.
I love Italy!!!❤️
Italian ?
Yes, I consider myself Italian. I was born in Argentina. Mom and dad and two older brothers were born there.
thanks for the great video, do you have a similar video on France?
I've visited Italy often. My favorite area is the Amalfi coast, specifically Massalubrense.
....And Sant'Agata sui dui golfi ! 😉
La Torre Restaurant on 7 Annunziata!!
The Mazzola Family
@@briangaffney9804 → The folk we have been visiting are Cataldo, Mamma Giuosphena, son Stephano and daughter in law Pinella. Stephano inherited his parents' cheese factory. The coolest people.
The Croatian adriatic coast is just as beautiful if not better
I love you Italy
no mention for the MARCHE ! one of best regions in Italy... wanderfull countryside and URBINO is a UNESCO heritage fantastic ...P.S. I'm from another italian region ! Lol
Exactly Marco Hills as beautiful as Tuscany and beaches as beautiful as elsewhere in Italy Marche has it all.
Indeed! Very very civilized I'd say on top of Italy together with Emilia, and beautiful sea and mountains, quality of life also very very high ..
Better not to be mentioned (I am from Ancona). We wanna keep the region as a true gem as it is and away from tourists main routes….
@@Lucablu. Teramo here.. yesss... zitti..zitti..!!
I been to corsica as well. Very different and interesting
Unfortunately, Corsica belongs to France...
this is a freudian lapsus, as corsica is indeed in France but the language and the written signs are medieval italian .. weird ..
Did you knock on Napoleons door ?
He used to live in Corsica
❤️ love ❤️
The best place to live and(or retire) is in northern Lazio and the rest of the Tuscia area. The best.
Good to know!
Hello Phil, how are you doing today.
It would have helped if you had shown on a map exacty where the region you are talking about is.
Puglia looks like the spot. Or, Veneto, where my ancestors are from on my mother's side.
Wow, two totally different climates.
The puglia region from Monopoli, Fasano, Ostuni down to Brindisi and Lecce and across to Gallipoli is my favourite region.
If you like skiing check out the region around Sulmona in Abruzzo.
@@thedude579 I've been to Brindisi to catch the ferry to Greece but that's about it. I have relatives in Caserta, and next time I go visit them, I'll definitely go to the Puglia region and the places you mentioned.
@@thedude579 I want sea and sand with palm trees---no snow. I was born and raised in the snow belt of Ohio and have had enough of it to last 100 life times.
@@2cartalkers
In Puglia snow is not common, it does happen though. What one must know is, that from october until may you will need heating even in puglia, if you want to live comfortably.
Should also check out the top 5 free residency permits I published last week
Where can I check about residency permits pls
I don’t agree what you said about Rome. Yes houses are expensive, but I really enjoyed living there. The city offers basically everything and public transport was better than I thought. This was between 2006 and 2012.
God almighty, for all its flaws, and there are many, Italy is just such a magical place. I love Venice and Florence beyond all things!
I agree. I used to go to Venice on weekends. I like lived in the Veneto region. Florence is amazing. I also like the towns around there. San Giminignano. Siena. Montepulciano and many others. Italy is heaven.
Magical is an exaggeration considering the scruffiness, the neglect, the crumbling old building, and with many areas looking 3d world
@@rob5197 Many places are well kept too, but the dirtiest and most neglected slum is Naples... it is a beautiful city but it needs complete renovation. It looks more like Calcutta today! What is the matter with Neapolitans? Yet they are gorgeous and friendly people, I don't understand, it is like a deliberate insult to visitors to see the city so degraded and dirty!
You have completely overlooked Alto Adige. ☹☹ Merano is such a beautiful place with very pleasant climate.
Merano is beautiful and italian, but in alto adige (Bolzano) they do not consider themselves italians, so the territory is gorgeous but the traditions and the language (austrian) can't be considered italian.
@@margotmargot4426 and so ? Sicily / sardinia are them like the North ? - don't think so
Indeed the North East is definitely the best, not only beautiful but as a place to live, clean, orderly, civil, and better kept no crumbling old houses there, everything is neat and attractive
I am obsessed with Verona!!!
Try mantova, modena ferrara and few other smaller town around verona North
@@rob5197 I love Mantova, it is gorgeous, and Pisa is really nice, so much character, and the people very kind.
Verona is gorgeous and lovely people there.
Sicily is simply FANTASTIC!!!
Im surprised Italy is the third most visited country beside France and Spain. I think its because people flock to the larger cities like Paris and Barcelona. After being to Paris a couple times I found it overrated.
Is for retirement , old people's in Paris , Barcelona , Milan is a nightmare , Puglia Sardinia is shepest and beautiful ,
Paris is wonderful depending on what you’re looking for. Italy’s twenty regions are fascinating. They are all very different in every way and I think that makes it so intriguing. I lived in the northeastern region, bordering Austria and Slovenia. Beautiful area.
Like France you must also consider the overseas territories it owns and not just metropolitan France. There are places like the French Caribbean, French Polynesia, New Caledonia and other places that attract many tourists and are considered French territory.
Well Spain only reason for bring more visited is the number of people spending few weeks at a time along the Eastern coast line
I like Paris a lot, but I really don't like Barcelona at all, way overrated and I don't like the people. Barcelona has of course beautiful art nouveau cafes, Gaudi and art nouveau district, but even so I was glad to leave.
Now if you want to go to a beautiful, atmospheric city that is way underrated, go to Budapest, I've been there twice and I left my heart in Budapest in Hungary! Oh, and I love Torino very much (so many cake shops)!
In Puglia near me, I live in Salento you can buy a house for 50,000 Euro and the cost of living is peanuts, its possibly easier for me as I am a vegan but you could live like a king for 4 or 5 hundred Euro a month, but the winters are very cold, a cold north wind is horrible
Maybe cost living going up a lot even there I was plan retired in italy..but change my mind Political and economic situation are disaster Now
We came to Puglia (salento) in early March, expecting spring to be around the corner. BIG mistake! It is only now (May 10) warming up. That said, there have been very very few days that the wind is not blowing or howling or “gale’ ing”. If you don’t like wind, this isn’t the place for you. I am extremely happy we chose to rent and explore before jumping in to buy. There’s also really no urgency to buy because every other house/flat/villa/ruin has a “vendessi” sign on it. We’re considering other areas.
Are summers too hot?
@@nohaylamujer 35,40 Degrees, I use air conditioning, but that's why people talk about the weather a lot, and what are you having for dinner
@@nohaylamujer YES!! June 11 and we are heading for a week ahead of 32-34 Celsius. July and august = daytime highs of 45C. The only ideal temperature and sun combo months are May and September. So property is cheap - that too is relative because you pay for it in other ways. Even in the Salento, there is no free lunch. 😳🤣
Is there a Best place for warm winter weather,not super hot or humid summer. Kinda near a the ocean.
Liguria on the sea border. Real Estate price are not very cheap. Wonderful places there, like Cinque Terre and many others
Hawaii has the best weather in the world, never hot or cold. It is true.
For retirees healthcare may be the most important thing. In the north, especially the cities, it is good but varies from region to region. The south is a gamble. My friends from Salerno travel to Milano to see a specialist. I lived in Spoleto, Umbria for two years and healthcare was spotty to begin with and Covid paralyzed it. Florence friends are quite content. After living in Paris it was a big come down.
Do you buy insurance in Italy?
@@meiada No, I am an Italian citizen.
Do not have a baby in Florence.....They treat you like Shit. See Kylie Flavels youtube video. Even her OBGYN had a HORRIBLE BIRTH EXPERIENCE.....THEY ARE SADISTS!!
@@meiada if you become a resident you can pay into the Italian NHS, it's approximately 400 Euros per person, paid annually.
@@stefanobio7045 thanks!
In Tuscany, the best to live Is LIVORNO ♥️, because Is a beatiful and very important Town, there Is specially a good climate, also a good food( " cacciucco livornese "👍). W LIVORNO e w ITALY, forever.
I m Italian and everyone knows the best in terms of beauty and services is Trentino Alto Adige the best by far just a bit expensive
Yes , but with some people taking La Bella Figura too seriously gets boring .
Which regions have the mildest climates (not too hot/ not too cold) coupled to a low cost of living?
Abruzzo, have Sea and mountain, Pescara is good.
@@Giovis968 Grazie!
Italy you have four season ! Unless you live in Sicily - but then even there you will have winter. 2 - 3 months of cold and very hot summer in Sicily. Look at the world map! We are not as south as you might think :)
I've been tracking the weather in various places in Italy. Sicily seems to be closest to where I live in Southern New Mexico...we do have 4 seasons and can have chilly winters. When you are used to dry, warm weather, 40 seems ice cold vs when I lived in my native NJ when 40 during the winter seemed balmy! I feel chilly when it's 70!
Marche
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ALWAYS USE A MAP TO SHOW THE EXACT LOCATIONS OF THESE REGIONS.
What a good video! Thanks to the author of the channel for this fascinating video! It is interesting to see how people live in other countries! It is very important to know foreign languages on such trips. I would like to recommend to all travelers a practical guide to learning foreign languages by Yuriy Ivantsiv "Polyglot Notes. Practical tips for learning foreign languages". This book contains a lot of useful tips on how to learn a foreign language for tourists, students, entrepreneurs and anyone who needs a foreign language in life. There are a lot of good tips on how to solve problems with the language from beginner to advanced level of language learning. It turns out that the traveler only needs to know a few dialogues and you can easily travel around the world! You don't have to spend a lot of time to fully learn a foreign language, you just need to learn what you can use when you travel. I wish everyone exciting travels!
Is Puglia and Molise well connected by train to Rome and other cities?
Unfortunately in Southern regions, railways are not well served. But there are trains connection yes
Went to Bari last year from Rome. Lots of fast trains daily between the two cities. They do a lot of stopovers, but about 4 hours.
no. Also the highway crossing Italy north to south stops at Napoli.
No... the Adriatic Sea side is not efficiently connected to Rome 😢
Porto Fino
Puglia and Sardinia , is the best place in the Mediterranean.
Sicily......
Which is best for climate, lifestyle and cost of living for retirees; Puglia or Calabria?
For me Puglia
@@maugibo214 Thank you! Why Puglia, can you expound on that? We are interested.
For sure , is beautiful shepest not malicious people's , sun , sea, boats, beautiful girl , Wao! For retirement The Best place ,
For me Calabria. Lovely people, good food, great beaches with suuuuuuch clear water, the Polino national park (largest in Italy I think) and very cheap :) Good luck with your search
@@sharonhowells7673 Calabria was my 1st choice however, what about the mafia, I heard it was still active in Calabria?
Sure. I'll retire in Venice and pay 20 EUR for a cup of coffee. I'll stick with Naples.
The other side of my family is from Naples/Sorrento. I like to track Vesuvius and the other volcanoes and hot spots via an app I found run by scientists. Vesuvius is always got some action going, slight...but it's not dead!
2:14 Sicily
Hello John, how are you doing today.
Good overview video - I just wish you hadn't butchered the names of these places as you did.
Is that your only problem? The gentleman's pronounciation was perfect! Proof that you don't know how to pronounce each and everyone.
@@elavoie166 It was FAR from perfect. You don't know what you are talking about.
sienna
Genoa is the birthplace of Columbus.
Yes we know thanks - - colombus died 600 years ago that don't help does it - - genoa City is just a messy, noisy, mostly hugely in built up area
@@rob5197 not everyone knows Columbus was born there. He died in Spain. In prison. Genoa is too much seaport busy for me. But it’s interesting
How hard would it be to perform the minimal research needed to pronounce names of places (regions and cities) correctly? It really grates to listen to "Italglish", especially as it renders nonsense words that don't exist in either language. Otherwise, kudos for the content, which is refreshingly free of the romanticized and cliched stereotypes often promoted about Italy and things Italian..
"MO-dena"
Italy is great to go on vacation but belief me living here is something different..Cost of life are much higher..complicated as for example in Netherlands where im born..Italy is only great when you have a load of money
That’s most places 😊 I’d like to have a holiday home though, sadly it’s unlikely to happen !
U right, good for vacation, living there is a different story
@@rob5197 Have found that out the hard way and still do..Lot of things realy suck in Italy..when i compare it with Holland
Why is Bergamo so very expensive, please??
Nice to visit, not to live full time. Spain is much better for Canadians. I know we tried both and settled in Spain
What part? My friend has lived in Barcelona and now Madrid and loves it.
Yes , I find the Spanish less pretentious. I’ve lived in Italy and now living in Barcelona.
Best regions to live in Italy: as far away from Campi Flegrei as possible.
italy for italians
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The more North You go the better Italy it is.
I'm astonished that Umbria didn't come up in the list.. really abbruzzo beats Umbria? Don't think so ... Also what are the parameters used to compile this list, as Emilia Romagna si certainly very civilized but the weather is terrible, snow, humidity, fog.. Besides, Emilia is one thing and Romagna is something else..
My family is from Abruzzo and i'm not impressed with it compared to other regions. Maybe Umbria is too cold and has no beaches and so did not get good rating.
Non ci siamo proprio, superficiale, pieno di cliché e stereotipi e non esaustivo (... )😂 E poi: Trentino, Friuli, Valle D'Aosta, Marche, Umbria? Sono le regioni più vivibili e neanche sono in classifica? Ma dai! 😂
è meglio così, no? 😉manteniamo segrete le città gemma. 😎la maggior parte degli stranieri vuole comunque l'Italia stereotipata.🤷♀️
@@angier2289 Hai ragione! 😂😂😂
So where would you recommend? ... for an artist?
@@onecatsopinion Dipende cosa intendi per artista! Un'artista alla Munch o un artista alla Bunsky? Voglio dire: uno che vuole stare fuori o dentro l''attuale mercato dell'arte?
@@CultureSharing Good question...Is there a market these days?? I create modern impressionist works. Thanks, Marco.
On my Canadian pensions and dollars, oh my. My heart is Italian, but my language isn't
Put a translation app on your phone and many people in Italy speak English, even Canadian English. lol. Do NOT let the language stop you.
@@2cartalkers haha. thank you. at my age I am a bit too old to move, but I do encourage young people to travel and enjoy different cultures.
@@nan7503 Age, what is that? I am soon to be 74 and my wife and I are moving to the EU as soon as our Italian passports arrive. As an Australian friend once told me, 'life is meant to be fun.'
Don’t be intimidated, you can learn a foreign language with just a bit of perseverance. It’s great for your brain too!
@@skeptigal8899 What is this brain you speak of? What if I am like the scarecrow in the Wizard of Oz? Here is what he sang:
I could wile away the hours
Conferrin' with the flowers
Consultin' with the rain
And my head I'd be scratchin'
While my thoughts were busy hatchin'
If I only had a brain
In Sicily: FISH! 🐟
Lombardia and Veneto are overrated in this video, all other region are better than those two. Considering that alpes are almost out of snow in recent year, the value of the two region decreases a lot.
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Hello Nadine, how are you doing today.
There have been rumblings of late about making the Italian language the only language spoken and used in Italy period. This makes me think they are getting tired of foreigners and would make me think twice about moving there.
Why would you not want to learn the language?
@@kurtdorr8080It would seem to be massively inconvenient m to say the least, to not learn the local language.
Greece is just as good as Italy with low real estate prices and low income tax of only 7% for new residents.
me and my wife love greece but we bove don,t work anymore and my wife is in a wheelchair,wonder if we could live on one of the islands like rhodos, we love that plase and been there many times for holiday,but we worried about hospitals??
@@willemvdspek Indeed, after the economic situation in 2008 and until about 2018 many doctors left Greece and there is a problem now in the remote islands where there is only a rotating doctor (once a weel for example !).
Therefore, you should select an Isalnd closser to a large city Like Athens, Patras, Volos or Thesalonniki.
Also if you have a good Health Insurance you can visit a private hospital and avoid the public hospitals.
During very bad sea conditions youmay not be able to go to a hospital in another island or the main-land during an energincy medical situation.
I advice you to find a place in the Main-land if you wife has medical conditions which prevent travel by boat.
So its better not to move there. Thank you so much for your answer.greetings from willem en lorraine from holland
@@willemvdspek No to Greece. By in Torino. Good hospitals and close enough to Milano.
Italy is in the midst of demographic collapse. The country is dying and the breakdown of normal systems will continue.
Not for me. I wouldn't be welcome anywhere in Italy.
If you want to visit Sicily, especially Catania, we recommend to hold a nife or a gan in your hand in order to defend yourself from aggressive natives. You may lose your health or life as one tourist from Poland, who is now in critical condition in hospital after being attacked in Piazza Stesicoro. If you want to live, stay away from Sicily.
I think England will be the best place for Polish tourists they love you over there Ciao.
With all the actual problems and cost of living going crazy Italy no longer good to stay
Hello mau,how are you doing today.
And make sure you bring secure safe because the Italians will rip you off dry
Really? Have you tried Turkey or Bali?
Asik tenang dan damai banget...#kurniachanel80
Piemont, really I american newer had to do video about Europa the now not where it is, the don’t write the right name like Piemont and it’s not so expensive. For American all is expensive, because there normal salary are nothing, the rent to high and the education is down. Most Americans don’t now where is Bulgaria, Swiss, French ect, it’s a shame. The most can’t travailling, so please don’t write here so a bullshit if you newer was there and now it…..
??? Seems you have more than one problem? Proper language/grammar is definitely one of them.