Italy is one of the few countries in Europe where millions of people live in the shadow of active volcanoes. For many residents and foreign buyers, the appeal of living near an Italian volcano is obvious: dramatic landscapes, fertile soil, and, in some areas, more affordable homes. At the same time, recent monitoring of volcanoes keeps the question alive: what is it really like to live near an Italian volcano?
Italy has four main active volcanoes, plus large volcanic systems such as the Phlegraean Fields near Naples. These areas are continuously monitored by Italian civil protection authorities and scientific institutes, with evacuation plans for the highest‑risk zones.
