WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in the Algarve
“The Namesake” (2006) – Although not entirely set in the Algarve, this film includes scenes…
“The Namesake” (2006) – Although not entirely set in the Algarve, this film includes scenes…
“The Algarve Affair” by Jonathan Ryder: This intriguing thriller takes place in the Algarve, where…
Algarve, a coastal region in southern Portugal, is renowned for its golden sandy beaches, crystal-clear…
“The Land at the End of the World” by António Lobo Antunes: Set in a…
“Night Train to Lisbon” (2013): This drama film follows a Swiss professor who travels to…
Located in Portugal between Lisbon and the Algarve, Alentejo is a region that showcases the…
“The Leopard” by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa: Although not entirely set in Veneto, parts of…
“Romeo and Juliet” (1968) – Directed by Franco Zeffirelli, this classic adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy…
“Death in Venice” by Thomas Mann: This novella tells the story of Gustav von Aschenbach,…
“Don’t Look Now” (1973) – A psychological thriller directed by Nicolas Roeg, starring Donald Sutherland…
Welcome to Venice, the floating city of romance and timeless beauty. With its grand canals,…
Welcome to Veneto, an enchanting region in northeastern Italy that extends far beyond the iconic…
Located in the northeastern corner of Italy, Veneto is a region brimming with rich cultural…
“The Sense of an Ending” by Julian Barnes – While not entirely set in Valle…
The Name of the Rose” (1986) – Though not exclusively set in Valle d’Aosta, parts…
Located in the heart of the Italian Alps, Valle d’Aosta is a region known for…
“The Decameron” by Giovanni Boccaccio: While this collection of novellas primarily takes place in Florence,…
The English Patient (1996): While not entirely set in Umbria, parts of this Academy Award-winning…
Umbria often flies under the radar, overshadowed by its more famous neighbour, Tuscany. However, this…
“Under the Tuscan Sun” by Frances Mayes: This memoir tells the story of Mayes’ restoration…
“Under the Tuscan Sun” (2003): This romantic comedy-drama follows the story of an American writer…
Florence, the jewel of Tuscany, is a treasure trove for art enthusiasts, history buffs, and…
Located in the heart of Italy, Tuscany is a region that embodies the essence of…
“Mirror, Shoulder, Signal” by Dorthe Nors: This novel, set partly in Trentino-Alto Adige, follows a…
“The Great War” (La grande guerra, 1959): This Italian classic, directed by Mario Monicelli, follows…
Located in the heart of the Italian Alps, Trentino-Alto Adige is a region of unparalleled…
“Among Women Only” by Cesare Pavese – This novel explores the lives of women in…
The Godfather (1972): Francis Ford Coppola’s iconic crime saga, partly set in the Corleone family’s…
Sicily, the jewel of the Mediterranean is located just off the “boot” of Italy, this…
“The Wanderer” by Alain-Fournier: This classic French novel follows the protagonist’s search for love and…
“The Wind Cannot Read” (1958): This English war drama follows the love story between an…
Located in the Mediterranean Sea below Corsica and above Sicily, Sardinia is a island offering…
“The House by the Medlar Tree” by Giovanni Verga: This classic Italian novel tells the…
“The Talented Mr. Ripley” (1999): This psychological thriller starring Matt Damon showcases the coastal beauty…
Locatedion the heel of Italy, Puglia captivates visitors with its landscapes, history, whitewashed scenic villages,…
“The Name of the Rose” by Umberto Eco: Although not entirely set in Piedmont, parts…
“The Italian Job” (1969): While not entirely set in Piedmont, this classic heist movie features…
Located in the beautiful northern region of Italy, Piedmont invites visitors to explore its landscapes,…
“Christ Stopped at Eboli” (1945) by Carlo Levi – Although not entirely set in Molise,…
“Non ci resta che il crimine” (2019) – This Italian comedy film takes place in…