Do you feel so drawn to life in Italy that you dream about making your home there? Could it be that you have Italian ancestry? How wonderful would it be to buy a house in the very village your grandparents lived in, see the views they saw, and meet elderly residents that remember them?
Picking olives from the trees on your Italian property certainly offers a good physical workout in the fresh air. It can also be a great bonding experience for family and friends. Plus, you can share the proud moment you see the first golden oil pour from the press, and taste it on a thick slice of hearty Italian bread.
If you’ve visited Italy, you’ll know that olive trees are in abundance and many countryside properties for sale have them. Some of these trees are thousands of years old, yet those twisted old trunks and branches still produce superb extra virgin olive oil.
As the first great Roman road, Via Appia is still regularly referred to in Italy as “Regina Viarum,” queen of roads. Although large sections are no longer visible, recognition from UNESCO has raised hopes of uncovering and preserving more sections of the 800km long road.
Events in Italy celebrate, religious festivals, local produce, historic legends, boats, music and dance. Many of these summer events are free to attend, and take place in the historic piazzas and medieval streets.
