Travel to Italy

Italy Destination

After France and Spain, Italy has the most tourists of any country in Europe. The famously-shaped “boot” country only became one country in the mid-1800s, so it’s a true mix of different cultures, cuisines and even languages.

From the Alps in the north to the Mediterranean island of Sicily, there is a lot to see in Italy. The cities of Rome, Venice, Florence, and Milan all have many interesting attractions to visit. 

QUICK ITALY FACTS

Currency: The currency used in Italy is the Euro which can be withdrawn from ATMs throughout Italy, however keep in mind that smaller cities or towns may not have access to ATMs and its recommended to withdraw cash and take it with you.

Power Points: Most power points are the same as most other European power points (2 circular prongs). Obviously I would recommend you take a Travel Adapter especially for non Europeans.

Official Language: The official language of Italy is Italian.

Health: The only major health concerns in Italy for travellers is a recent break out of measles. I would recommend that you contact your doctor a few weeks before you travel as in some cases you need to start any medication a few days before your trip or you may need to get a vaccination.

Drinking Tap Water: The tap water is generally safe to drink in Italy.

Visa: Most countries don’t require a visa for short stays, to visit Italy.

Popular foods:
Pizza (ultra-crisp stone-baked dough, tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and simple toppings of fresh basil leaves. Best pizza can be eaten in Naples).
Pasta (such as spaghetti carbonara, seafood pasta, gnocchi, Ravioli and so on).
Risotto (rice dish cooked over a low heat with onions, wine and stock and grated of parmesan).
Prosciutto (Italian uncooked, unsmoked, and dry-cured ham – super easy to eat too much!).

When to go: The months of May, June, September through to November are the ideal times to visit Italy. They are also the most expensive and crowded times to travel. Despite the crowds, these months offer peak season conveniences and good weather. Early-April wildflower blooms and increasing temperatures until the end of June are significant attractions.

Articles on Italy

Looking for a particular destination, see below otherwise you can go to Italy Travel Guide to view current posts:

Rome

Amalfi Coast

Venice

Naples

Capri

Agrigento

Matera

Bologna

Milan

Umbria

Pisa

Cinque Terre

Catania

Verona

Genoa

Portofino

Florence

Siena

Trento

Bolzano

Gubbio

Brescia

Viareggio

Sicily

Sicily is in the central Mediterranean Sea. Its most prominent landmark is Mount Etna, the tallest active volcano in Europe. Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and one of the 20 regions of Italy.

Palermo

Sardinia

SaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveThe Mediterranean Sea is home to the sizable Italian island of Sardinia. Its roughly 2,000 kilometres of coastline is made up of sandy beaches, mountains in the interior, and hiking routes. Numerous nuraghi, strange stone remains dating back to the Bronze Age and resembling beehives, are scattered throughout the area’s harsh environment.

Cagliari