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“The Island” by Victoria Hislop – This novel tells the story of a woman who…

“The Bounty” (1984) – This historical drama starring Anthony Hopkins features scenes shot in Madeira,…

Located in the Atlantic Ocean, the Madeira Islands offer a blend of floral beauty, natural…

“The Book of Disquiet” by Fernando Pessoa: This introspective work captures the essence of Lisbon…

“Night Train to Lisbon” (2013) – This film follows a Swiss professor who embarks on…

Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, enchants visitors with its historic charm, colourful neighbourhoods, and a…

Beyond the charismatic city of Lisbon lies a coastal paradise waiting to be explored with…

Located just outside Lisbon, the Tagus Valley presents a blend of history, natural beauty and…

“A Bend in the River” by V.S. Naipaul – Set in an unnamed African country…

“In the Heart of the Sea” (2015) – A historical adventure film set in 19th-century…

Located in the heart of Portugal, the Centro/Beiras region is a spectacular destination home to…

“The Crime of Father Amaro” by Eça de Queirós – Though not entirely set in…

“Moby Dick” (1956) – This classic film, directed by John Huston, used the Azores as…

The Azores archipelago, Located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, was once regarded as…

“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…