Online dating has taken off around the world but in Italy it still hasnt quite caught on. As Valentines Day looms, The Locals Angela Giuffrida finds out why. Love is most definitely in the air.

What dating app is popular in Italy?

Tinder 1. Tinder. When it comes to dating in Italy, and particularly dating in Istanbul, the Tinder app, which is used extensively around the world, is also widely used across Italy to meet new people or even just engage in Italian chat.

Is Bumble in Italy?

Bumble - Weve officially landed in Italy!

Are hookups common in Italy?

It was evident that behavior perpetuated through hookup culture in America would be unacceptable, and even looked down upon, in Italian culture amongst people in the same age bracket. Casual “hook-ups” with people you have just recently met are few and far between, even unheard of, in Italy.