As the year draws to a close, Magic Towns Italy has published its final pre-Christmas roundup — covering some of the most important themes for expats and would-be movers: digital nomad visas, housing rules, climate data, and everyday life in southern Italy.
Here’s what’s new this week.
🎧 Living in Italy as a Digital Nomad: Visa, Towns, and Reality
Italy’s Digital Nomad Visa is finally live — but qualifying is more complex than many expect. In this podcast episode, Luca and Anna break down the real requirements, costs, and pitfalls, and speak with digital nomad Riaan Fourie about life in Italy’s first digital nomad village, in Tursi (Basilicata).
👉 Listen to the podcast
❄️ No More White Christmas? What the Data Shows About Italy’s Disappearing Snow
Using 20 years of snowfall data across 2,000 towns, this analysis shows where snow has all but disappeared — and where a white Christmas is still possible in Italy.
👉 Read the article
🏠 Housing Pitfalls for ERV and 7% Tax Applicants (Subscribers)
For those applying for an Elective Residency Visa or the 7% tax regime, housing choices can make or break an application. This guide explains what qualifies, common mistakes, and how to avoid problems when renting from abroad.
👉 Read the guide
📍 What People Say About Living in Lecce
Baroque architecture, southern warmth, and a growing international community. This town profile combines official data with firsthand accounts of daily life in Lecce, Puglia.
👉 Read the town review
🎄 Your Guide to Christmas in Italy: 5 Traditions Every Expat Should Know
From midnight Mass to marathon family lunches, this guide explains how Italians really celebrate Christmas — and what surprises most newcomers.
👉 Read the guide
🧭 Relocating to Italy: Which Countries Face the Most Friction?
Not all passports face the same challenges when moving to Italy. This article compares relocation friction by country and explains where the process is smoother — and where it’s more complex.
👉 Read the analysis
🎁 A seasonal note
Magic Towns Italy is also offering the option to gift a subscription this Christmas — useful for anyone planning a move to Italy in the year ahead. Details are handled directly by the Magic Towns team.
About Magic Towns Italy
Magic Towns Italy is an independent, ad-free research project helping expats understand where — and how — to live in Italy, using data, town-level analysis, and lived experience rather than marketing narratives.
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