Loquis reveals the Top 10 most searched destinations of summer 2026: historic villages and natural havens between the sea and mountains once again win out over mass tourism
Loquis’ ranking confirms the growing desire for slow, authentic travel. Aggius and Acireale top the preferences of Italians, who are increasingly moving away from crowded cities
Leaving overcrowded beaches and congested major art cities behind, Italian travellers are once again redefining their travel habits.
Providing a snapshot of the summer season is Loquis, the leading global platform for geolocated travel podcasts, which analysed listening data for some of the most popular destinations during summer 2026.
The Top 10 most listened-to destinations on Loquis
- Aggius – Valle della Luna
- Acireale – Cattedrale
- Borghi marinari delle Aci
- Roccalumera
- Roccafiorita
- Crissolo
- Pescocostanzo
- Ferrara – itinerario d’arte
- Gubbio
- Leonessa
This new ranking highlights a trend that has now become firmly established: the rise of alternative destinations. Users are showing an increasingly strong interest in slower rhythms, local traditions, and coastal and mountain landscapes, choosing them over traditional tourist routes. In this context, listening to anecdotes and geolocated audio guides becomes the ideal starting point for travel inspiration: digital technology becomes a compass for discovering less crowded destinations, planning new itineraries and travelling with greater awareness.
Loquis is therefore further establishing itself as a barometer of travel trends, capable of tracking changes in travellers’ preferences in real time. The platform demonstrates how audio content can play a key role in easing the pressure of mass tourism, while giving a voice and greater visibility to small villages and remarkable local destinations.
The app’s steadily growing figures confirm its success, with 10 million total listens and 2.2 million unique users, further demonstrating the importance of podcasting as an essential travel companion for Italians.
For further information: Spencer & Lewis for Loquis.
