Borgo dei Borghi 2026: the 20 finalists and when the winner will be

Borgo dei Borghi 2026: finalists and Easter final

The race for Borgo dei Borghi 2026 reaches its conclusion: this initiative highlights historic villages across Italy and promotes slow, sustainable tourism. Public voting closed on 22 March 2026 and the winner will be revealed during a special broadcast on Easter Sunday, 5 April 2026.

The final ranking blends public participation with expert judgement: the public vote accounts for 85% of the final result, while the jury contributes the remaining 15%. The programme showcases each village’s heritage, local crafts and landscapes.

The 20 finalists (one per region)

• Realmonte (Sicily): seaside town close to the famous Scala dei Turchi cliffs and coastal scenery.
• Castellaro Lagusello (Lombardy): medieval village gathered around a heart-shaped lake.
• Cingoli (Marche): nicknamed the “balcony of the Marche” for its wide views over the countryside.
• San Nicola Arcella (Calabria): Riviera dei Cedri spot known for terraces overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Arcomagno.
• Battaglia Terme (Veneto): thermal village linked to waters and the Colli Euganei hills.
• Lucignano (Tuscany): well-preserved medieval centre with a spiral layout.
• San Fele (Basilicata): green, rural village celebrated for its waterfalls and natural scenery.
• Villar San Costanzo (Piedmont): at the foot of the Cottian Alps, close to the mushroom-shaped rock formations (Ciciu).
• Villalago (Abruzzo): viewpoint over the Sagittario valley, near the heart-shaped lake of Scanno.
• Guardialfiera (Molise): medieval village overlooking the Guardialfiera lake.
• Arenzano (Liguria): coastal town with liberty-style villas and seafront gardens.
• Margherita di Savoia (Puglia): known for vast salt pans and important birdlife.
• Passignano sul Trasimeno (Umbria): lakeside village combining history and views over Lake Trasimeno.
• Spilimbergo (Friuli-Venezia Giulia): renowned for mosaic art and artisan workshops.
• Zungoli (Campania): perched medieval village among the scenic sites of Irpinia.
• Canossa (Emilia-Romagna): a dispersed hill community made up of multiple frazioni and hamlets.
• Baselga di Pinè (Trentino): lakeside settings and pine forests around Lake Serraia.
• Sadali (Sardinia): tiny village with springs and waterfalls, surrounded by laricio pines.
• Châtillon (Aosta Valley): medieval village set within an alpine valley landscape.
• Nemi (Lazio): historic centre overlooking the small volcanic lake with longstanding cultural associations.

How to follow the final and visitor tips

The final episode airs in prime time on a national channel and offers footage and background stories on the contenders. To visit any of these villages, favour low-impact travel options, book local accommodations and join guided experiences to support resident communities.

For replays and in-depth content about each village, check the programme’s official channels and online archives. Exploring these small centres helps protect local traditions, landscapes and craftsmanship beyond mainstream tourist routes.