We adore the historic streets of Rome, the colourful charm of Cinque Terre and the opulent canals of Venice. But we don’t love the throngs of tourists that come with Italy’s most well-trodden destinations. So we’ve done some digging to find the country's most stunning underrated small towns. We recommend visiting each in low season for the most tranquil experience. From higgledy-piggledy hilltop settlements to coastal communes, Alpine villages and remote island retreats, here are our favourite hidden spots in Italy to explore – before everyone else does...