Travel analysis: Why the Dolomites in Italy are a must-visit destination for summer 2026 

For years, Italy’s most travelled destinations have also been the most predictable; Rome’s ancient landmarks, Venice’s winding canals and Florence’s Renaissance architecture have long dominated the tourist scene in Italy. 

However, a different side of Italy is now creeping onto centre stage. 

Stretching across Northern Italy, the Dolomites have become one of Europe’s fastest-growing tourist hotspots this summer.