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Currency: The currency used in Italy is the Euro which can be withdrawn from ATMs throughout Italy, however keep in mind that smaller cities or towns may not have access to ATMs and its recommended to withdraw cash and take it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