@Gina ah yes, that rings a bell.

@Gina why do Italians hate Italy for living?

@Gina haven't lived in either, just have my tourist experiences where I always go Italy over Spain. Then again, that is mostly cities, if you had a farmhouse in mind you would propably go more rural. And while I always fall for the charm of Italy, the difference in temperament to me feels like 'pittig' vs 'lief'.
I did a railroad trip with my son a couple of years ago, Milan, Rome and Lugano. Was pleasantly surprised with the atmosphere in Milan. Also love Rome but it is farther away.