Italy is home to some of the world’s most famous cities, art, wine and beaches. Think Florence, Rome and Venice with their abundant Renaissance architecture and well-known galleries, Tuscany with its globally-renowned vineyards and the glamorous Amalfi coast with its see-and-be-seen vibe.

While these places are an obvious draw for travelers, Italians themselves prefer to go on vacation to lesser-known areas.These are places where the menus aren’t translated into English, where foreigners are few and far between — but the pleasures are no less plentiful.