Flights will be relocated to Salerno Airport in November for work on Naples Airport’s runway.

Naples Airport will close from 1-30 November

As planned some time ago, from 1 to 30 November 2026, Naples Capodichino Airport will be closed to allow for runway maintenance work. This exceptional situation will inevitably mean that numerous routes normally operated to and from the Naples airport will be temporarily relocated to Salerno Costa d’Amalfi and Cilento Airport. 

As of today the flights affected by the relocation are as follows

Iberia, with its daily flight to Madrid; Flydubai, with its daily flight to Dubai; Eurowings, with flights to Düsseldorf and Stuttgart; easyJet, with its daily flight to Milan Malpensa (which doubles on certain days); Luxair, with its flight to Luxembourg; Neos, with its service to Sharm El Sheikh (operated once a week, on Sundays); Transavia, with flights to Amsterdam, and Transavia France to Paris Orly (the latter a daily service); Vueling, with flights to Barcelona. Then there is the ITA Airways flight to Milan Linate; however, this is currently not bookable on the airline’s website for the month of November.

The works are expected to complete on schedule

The planned works at Naples airport are extensive and concern the runway. The project is expected to cost around €20 million and must be completed on schedule. Passengers who have booked a flight departing from Naples in November should check their booking and any communications received from the airline: the flight may have been rerouted to Salerno, with airport code QSR, and will no longer depart from Capodichino.

Putting Salerno Airport to the test

This situation will transform Salerno airport into one of the main hubs for air traffic in Campania for at least a month. This is an important real-world test, not only to tackle the emergency caused by the closure of Capodichino, but also to gauge how ready Salerno is to handle heavier traffic and, above all, how attractive it can become to airlines.

AKI Family Resort Plose'd autumn is all about flavours, nature and family activities.

Close to the centre of Bressanone

AKI Family Resort Plose, situated on the Plose, just a few minutes from the historic centre of Bressanone and the Naz-Sciaves plateau, in Italy's north-eastern Trentino Alto Adige region, is a five-star family resort belonging to the ADLER Spa Resorts & Retreats Group.

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Lots of facilities for children

The resort is ideal for the whole family, with rooms equipped with every comfort, a restaurant and a baby feeding area open 24 hours a day. With over 80 hours a week of childcare for children from 30 days old, AKI Family Resort Plose offers an educational entertainment programme that encourages outdoor activities, ad has both indoor and outdoor play areas. The wellness and spa areas feature attractions for little ones, including slides and a family sauna, as well as a wide range of guided excursions and e-bike tours.

Autumnal gastronomic delights 

Throughout the Autumn, which is a time of local produce, markets, folk festivals and rural traditions, the resort complements the region’s gastronomic experience by offering guests on a gastronomic journey.  To make the most of the autumn season, there are also numerous walks that are ideal for admiring the colours of the foliage. 

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Vineyard and Chestnut trails

The new circular route is a walk suitable for everyone and accessible even with pushchairs, which the hotel provides for guests along with prams and baby carriers. Also starting from the resort, you can reach the Meluno Circular Trail in S. Andrea. Bressanone also offers an interesting archaeological trail where you can see ancient rock carvings and the sites of ancient settlements dating back to the Bronze Age. This trail merges with the Vineyard Trail and connects to the Chestnut Trail.

The event Honey in the Convent will debut on 12 and 13 September 2026 at the Convent of Renacavata, in Camerino, the Marche region.

The history of beekeeping in Italian monasteries

A journey through the history of honey and beekeeping in Italian monasteries, exploring ancient traditions, monastic wisdom and new experiences to enjoy. This is Miele in Convento, the first edition of the event scheduled for 12 and 13 September at the Capuchin Monastery of Renacavata, in Camerino, to showcase a little-known heritage that is still very much alive in numerous Italian monasteries and convents.

Renacavata – Capuchin Friars’ Convent - coutesy of La Città del Miele Press Office

Camerino is in the province of Macerata

Camerino is one of the seven municipalities in the province of Macerata that form part of Le Città del Miele, the Cities of Honey, the national network of areas that give rise to and define Italian honeys. The event, organized by the Municipality of Camerino, is in collaboration with the friars of the Convent of Renacavata, the Macerata Beekeepers’ Consortium, the Pro Camerino Tourist Association and Le Città del Miele. It celebrates the ancient and fascinating history of beekeeping in Italian convents and monasteries, where for centuries honey and other bee products have been a precious resource for the life of religious communities. This first edition of Miele in Convento is an opportunity to explore a place through an unusual lens - that of bees and honey, and to discover how a product of nature can tell the story of centuries of history, knowledge and traditions.

The world’s first Friars Minor Capuchin monastery 

The venue chosen for the first edition of Miele in Convento is particularly significant. The Renacavata convent is historically recognized as the first monastery in the world of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, founded in 1528. Its architecture, its spaces, the surrounding woods, the garden and the apiary are preserved through the daily work of its religious community, which on this occasion bears witness to a special chapter in the history of Italian beekeeping. Thanks to its beauty and the scenic setting in which it is situated, this year the monastery is also among the most highly voted candidates (it currently ranks second) in the thirteenth edition of the FAI’s ‘Luoghi del Cuore’, the survey dedicated to the care and promotion of the national heritage.

Mini courses for younger visitors

The programme for the second weekend in September will guide visitors on a journey of discovery through Renacavata and its heritage, with guided tours of the monastic quarters and the museum. For younger visitors, there will be mini-courses dedicated to beekeeping, offering the chance to observe and understand the work of bees and round off the experience with a honey-based snack. The relationship between honey and gastronomy will, meanwhile, take centre stage in two special menus served in the convent’s refectory, where honey will be used to reinterpret local cuisine (On reservation only; please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

The role of honey in the diet

There will also be cultural insights, including a session dedicated to the role of honey in the diet, with unusual tastings organized by young experts from the Faculty of Food Chemistry at the University of Camerino, led by Professor Gianni Sagratini. The event will also host a market exhibition dedicated to honey and local specialities. by religious communities, often in collaboration with local beekeepers. For information: Proloco Camerino, tel 0737 632534, WhatsApp 345 8855294

The new tourism portal www.napolianewcity is packed with interesting content.

An editorial and destination marketing platform

This new institutional website is a vibrant, dynamic and constantly evolving space designed to bring together and showcase editorial content, themed itineraries, guides, stories, events and experiences that can be found in the city of Naples, capital of Italy's Campania region. An editorial and destination marketing platform designed to showcase Naples from a fresh perspective, this new digital ecosystem highlights the city’s identity (and Naples is most certainly one of Italy's most  dynamic, colourful and historically fascinating cities) and it accompanies the curious traveller at every stage of his or her journey.

"Naples is taking a quantum leap forward"

"With this portal Naples is taking a quantum leap forward in the way it presents itself to the world. We didn’t want to create a simple institutional website, but to build a space that can tell the city’s story through its experiences, its neighbourhoods, its culture and its people. The new portal is a vital tool for strengthening Naples’ international standing, while at the same time showcasing the work and expertise of the city’s entire tourism sector," says Teresa Armato, councillor for tourism for the City of Naples.

The city seen from different perspectives

The main sections guide visitors on a journey of discovery through the city from different perspectives: "Get Inspired" brings together stories and content designed to inspire travel, "Collections" offers themed itineraries and experiences, "Neighbourhoods" explores the identity of the city’s districts, and "Events" provides a constantly updated calendar of cultural, artistic and popular events. The portal also includes a section dedicated to tourism professionals, who will be able to access shared materials, images and digital content, thereby facilitating coordinated promotion of the destination.

In the Isarco Valley, autumn carries the scent of South Tyrol’s authentic flavours of tradition. 

Autumn festivals with local foods

The South Tyrol's villages of Chiusa, Barbiano and Velturno herald the new season with apples wine and chestnuts. Listed among Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages, the picturesque town of Chiusa is also known as the "City of Artists" as it once welcomed Dürer, who came here to paint. From 18 to 20 September, Chiusa hosts the 21st Törggelen Festival celebrated with canederli, half-moon ravioli, sausages with sauerkraut, sweet Krapfen and roasted chestnuts. 

Pears, plums and waterfalls

From 21 to 27 September in Verdignes, in the municipality of Chiusa, the Birmehlherbst is the "Autumn of Pear Flour." Visitors are welcomed by themed inns and can enjoy night-time excursions, with the event concluding on the final day with the Birmehlsunntig, or "Pear Flour Sunday." Barbiano, visible from afar thanks to its leaning tower,  which leans even more than the famous Tower of  Pisa, is the realm of plums and the eight-tiered waterfalls of the Rio Ganda. Here, from 29 August to 13 September, the Plum Weeks are celebrated with special menus, local specialties and guided walks along the Plum Trail.

Velturno: a village with green Krapfen 

From 17 October to 8 November, the village of Velturno hosts the 29th edition of the Chestnut Weeks, featuring guided walks, hands-on harvesting experiences, children’s workshops and tastings. On Saturday 7 November, the "Nigl" chestnut market will take place, whilst Sunday 8 November will be dedicated to the grand "Keschtnigl-Sunntig" festival in the historic centre. In Velturno, tradition has given rise to a unique type of doughnut that is hard to find elsewhere: the green doughnut. Generally known for its sweet varieties filled with jam, chestnuts or plums, the green doughnut is savoury and owes its colour to a spinach filling. Once a humble weekday dish, today it is a minor gastronomic rarity, still prepared by hand on local farms and at autumn markets.

The recipe for green Krapfen

There is no single, definitive version of the green krapfen recipe. It undoubtedly starts with the filling, made from spinach that has been blanched and then finely chopped. After frying the chopped onion in lard in a frying pan, the spinach is added along with the milk, followed immediately by the wheat flour, taking care to stir continuously to prevent lumps from forming. Once the mixture comes to the boil, leave it to cook for two or three minutes, stirring constantly, then season with salt and finish with grated nutmeg. For the dough, start with the potatoes which are boiled, mashed and left to cool. Divide the mixture into four parts; from each part, form a long roll, which is then cut into small pieces to be rolled out thinly. Place a spoonful of the green filling on each sheet of dough, seal the dough into a ring shape and deep-fry. For information: www.klausen.it

Many of the Homeric places that are now on the silver screen are in Italy, and they are easy to visit.

Many of the places mentioned by Homer are in Italy

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, now playing in cinemas around the world, is making travellers aware that many of the places mentioned by Homer are in Italy and the interesting thing is that they can be easily reached and explored.   The blockbuster adaptation of Homer’s ancient epic, starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, follows the hero’s extraordinary and dangerous journey home after the Trojan War. 

From Sicily to the coasts of Lazio and Campania

While audiences watch these legendary adventures unfold on the big screen, Italy offers something even more fascinating: landscapes that, for centuries, have been linked with the world of The Odyssey. From Sicily to the Lazio and Campania coasts, the Italian peninsula is dotted with places where mythology, geography and ancient tradition meet, and some of these locations were even used during the filming of Nolan’s epic.



Gods and an active volcano

One of these locations is the Aeolian Islands, north of Sicily. Ancient traditions connected these volcanic islands with Aeolus, the god and keeper of the winds. In fact the Aeolian islands of Lipari, Vulcano and Stromboli rise dramatically from the sea and are constantly exposed to powerful winds. Sicily is also traditionally associated with the Cyclopes, and the slopes and caves around Mount Etna have long been linked with Polyphemus, the terrifying Cyclops who imprisoned Odysseus and his men in his cave. The enormous scale of Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, is a must-see for anyone visiting nearby Catania.

The Strait of Messina

One of the most famous Italian locations connected with The Odyssey is the Strait of Messina, separating Sicily from mainland Calabria. Here ancient tradition placed Scylla and Charybdis, the two terrifying dangers between which Odysseus had to sail. Scylla, a six-headed monster, became associated with the Calabrian town that still bears her name, while Charybdis represented the dangerous currents in the narrow channel between the Italian mainland and it’s largest usland. 

A witch and sirens

Mount Circeo, on the Lazio coast, is traditionally identified with Aeaea, the island of the enchantress Circe. In Homer’s story, Circe transforms Odysseus’ companions into pigs before eventually becoming an ally.   The coast of Campania is also associated Homer: the rocky islands and dramatic cliffs around Sorrento, Capri and have traditionally been linked with the Sirens, whose irresistible song threatened to lure sailors to their deaths. In the film this is one of the most dramatic scenes, with Odysseus ordering his crew to block their ears with wax while he is tied to the mast so that he alone could hear their voices without destroying the ship.

A modern Odyssey trail

The movie is introducing The Odyssey to millions of people and turning its legendary characters into household names. For travellers to Italy it offers the chance to go one step further: to follow a modern trail of Odysseus’ journey, and many companies are already including it is their southern Italy itineraries, visiting volcanoes, islands, cliffs and dangerous straits where the boundary between history, geography and myth has never been more fascinating or accessible. 

A new 5-star luxury Rocco Forte hotel is to be built in the Fasano area, on the site of the former Relais del Cardinale. 

Further enhancing s scenic part of Puglia

The project is being carried out by a temporary consortium led by Impredo and is owned by Pgim, an international investment fund, and Re.vo, a property holding company while the hotel management will be entrusted to Rocco Forte Hotels. This is a major development for the high-end hospitality sector in Puglia, a region that is already highly attractive to international tourists. The new facility aims to boost the region’s luxury accommodation availability, enhancing an area of particular scenic and tourist interest in Southern Italy.

A fast-growing consortium

Impredo and Pigroup are also working to finalize further projects across Italy, with the aim of consolidating their position in the Italian construction market and in large-scale infrastructure projects. The Fasano project is therefore a significant step both for the consortium’s growth and for strengthening investment in the luxury tourism sector in Puglia.

Boosting the luxury hospitality sector 

Enrico Danesi of Dekus, the development partner for the project, commented: “We are proud to breathe new life into the former Relais del Cardinale, a project that fits into an already highly prestigious landscape and brings hospitality of the very highest standard to Puglia. Enhancing Italy’s hospitality heritage whilst respecting its regional identity is a guiding principle of our approach to property development.” “The Fasano project combines the vision of Pgim, Re.vo and Dekus with the expertise of Rocco Forte Hotels in the luxury sector which we will further strengthen thanks, in part, to Lmdv Capital’s investment in our capital,” adds Daniele D’Orazio of Impredo.

The Fontanelle Estate brand brings together establishments of excellence in the heart of the Chianti Classico region, combining hospitality and experiences.

Two 5-stars and a winery

The experiences go from wine culture to fine dining in The Club House and Hotel Le Fontanelle, as well as the Vallepicciola winery. Multifaceted experiences that showcases the region through high-end Italian hospitality where luxury is no longer about ostentation but about care, with authenticity, relationships and local roots. The Fontanelle Estate brand comprises the 5-star Hotel Le Fontanelle,which this year marks its twentieth anniversary, the 5-star The Club House  and the Vallepicciola winery. 

The vision of the Bolfo family

Fontanelle Estate is built around the identity of one of the most iconic Italian wine regions. At the heart of the project lies the vision of the Bolfo family, who have successfully developed an ecosystem that brings together hospitality, wine, gastronomy and wellbeing, offering guests an authentic immersion in Tuscany. In the hills of Castelnuovo Berardenga, Le Fontanelle and The Club House are two complementary interpretations of luxury hospitality. The rooms and suites in the Hotel Le Fontanelle have terracotta floors, wooden beams and views over the Sienese hills, while Villa Il Mandorlo is an elegant residence to be enjoyed as an exclusive annexe that welcomes guests to its 36 rooms and suites. 

The Clb House is for adults only

Opened in 2022 and converted from an old farmhouse, The Club House is an adults-only experience reserved for a limited number of guests. With its 15 rooms and suites, it is designed for those seeking privacy and highly personalised service, and there is also wellness oasis. Both properties offer a range of exclusive experiences, ranging from wine tours to cookery classes, and from Vespa or Ferrari tours to hot-air balloon flights over the Chianti hills. In both hotels time slows down, allowing guests to immerse themselves fully in the local area and discover the true essence of Tuscany.

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A Michelin-starred restaurant

The Fontanelle Estate brand’s gastronomic offering is helmd by Executive Chef Francesco Ferrettini and the highlight of this journey is Il Visibìlio, the Michelin-starred restaurant in The Club House. Then there is La Colonna at Hotel Le Fontanelle, where tradition is reinterpreted with elegance, and the Osteria Il Tuscanico at The Club House, which celebrates the most authentic and convivial spirit of Tuscany. Rounding off these experience are the areaas dedicated to aperitifs and relaxation.

The winemaking heart of the estate

The Vallepicciola winery is the winemaking heart of the Fontanelle Estate brand. Set in vineyards, olive groves, woods and beside a natural lake, the estate reflects the Bolfo family’s deep connection to the land and a vision rooted in respect for nature and biodiversity. This modern winery, designed by architect Margherita Gozzi, blends harmoniously into the Sienese countryside and welcomes guests on a journey that takes them from the vineyard to the bottle. Through guided tours and tastings, visitors can discover a range that now comprises 17 labels conveying the authentic character of Chianti Classico.