As always, one of the favorite destinations of Italians is Sardinia . But, perhaps because it is a victim more than other regions of the cost of connections, the island falls to seventh position (from the fourth it occupied a month ago) in the ranking drawn up by Confcommercio with Swg.

Of the 27 million compatriots who will travel between July and September, 88% have chosen Italy while 12% will go abroad - mostly to Europe - especially for holidays of 7 days or more in August and September. , where a peak of 28% is recorded.

The sea is always in the lead, with 44% of preferences which becomes 51% if we consider only the main holidays of 7 or more days. The mountains follow at 15% - a value in line with the history of this type - while holidays in cities, especially those of art, and in small villages, add up to 21%.

They remain in Italy, the most popular destination is Puglia, followed by Emilia Romagna, Tuscany and Sicily.

Liguria is also among the top five.

(Unioneonline / ss)