12 Best Places(Regions) to Live or Retire in Italy

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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[bonazzoli]

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.

[Markinfilm]

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!!!!

[lindasun]

Italy is the most beautiful country in the world

[FortunateXpat]

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.

[FrankFiorentino]

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.

[corradoleoni]

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.

[jeffcampsall]

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

[suepeters]

Thankyou for the short clear video this will help in our search . As others have suggested a small map view of the places

[luigig.]

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.

[gibsgab]

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.

[timb]

I am 3/4 Ligurian and would love to go back to live where my family came from.

[Barbara_M.]

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.

[gabrielricci]

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.

[nataliemeenakshithegreat]

Hi I have good memories of Sardinia and Oristano it's golden sand beaches the nice wind the great restaurants and shopping

[stephaniemontor]

I loved Italy! The people are so nice and very happy! I would love to visit for 3 months.

[tonisumblin]

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.

[MENSA.lady]

At last. a video provider who points out the difficulties of obtaining the essential permits at the start of the video. Well done sir.

[genssumus]

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 .

[pazsugarspice]

Thanks for the valuable information. I love reading the comments too.

[claudiahansen]

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.