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Italy Travel Tips, Holiday Information and Tourist InformationIf your looking to go on holiday to Italy then take a few minutes to browse through the following travel information on Italy as it may help you find a few helpful tips to make your holiday more enjoyable. If you are looking for holiday accommodation in Italy then search Apartment and Villa Rentals for apartments and villas to rent, plus many more holiday rentals in Italy. If you have a holiday home to rent in Italy then you can advertise it on Apartment and Villa Rentals. Italy, a country of captivating sights and amazing charm, offers every visitor something to see and do and of course explore. With endless amounts of beauty, snow capped mountains, quaint villages and cities steeped in history; Italy truly is a great destination to visit. Italy is a great place to visit for those city breaks away with some of the world’s greatest cities just three hours flight away from the UK. Rome is a fantastic antique style city with great museums and lively culture, Florence is thought by many people to be the art capital of the world and Venice the unique romantic place for those lazy days and evenings. If you are looking for a more fashionable place to visit then maybe Milan with its many designer shops and elegant café bars is the place for you. If you are searching for more culture then why not head to Naples a place of full of colourful history. What ever your desires, you will be sure to find something to wet your appetite in Italy.
The beaches in Italy are a national obsession, but going to the beach in Italy can be confusing as there are strict rules in place for bathers as most beaches in Italy are private. Before trekking down the road to your local beach, check before to see if an admission fee is required as you may need to rent a sunbed or a place on the sand. If you wish to avoid these fees then look out for the signs for ‘free’ beach. If you do decide to go to a free beach then these will be sign posted (Spiaggia Libera), but be aware that these beaches can become over crowded, a little dirty and be vigilant with your belongings. You will find the presence of sunbeds, small bars and places to buy food and drink close by. Busy and private beaches will have life guards patrolling dressed in red and there are signs indicating safe depths of swim areas. In some parts of Italy the beaches are also places to party and on an evening especially in the summer month’s the bars and discos have many events taking place for youngsters to enjoy and take part in.
Things to do in Italy Visitors to Italy are spoilt in choice for things to do. There are many types of terrain for those more energetic holiday makers who enjoy hiking, biking and trekking to the slower pace of activities like walking down the charming Cinque Terre coastline. Italy is a very mountainous country and hiking is extremely popular and you can select your own level of pace and difficulty due to the ranges that are there. Most of the trails are marked and you can stay in a ski resort during the summer months giving an ideal base especially around the Alps and the Dolomites. You also have the Apennines, the spine of Italy where you can enjoy spectacular scenery for hundreds of miles with traditional towns and villages to wonder.
Italy is a popular tourist destination for ski holidays with a fantastic variety of resorts to choose, two of the most famous resorts being Cortina d’Ampezzo and Courmayeur.
If you are looking for a more relaxing way to enjoy your stay then head to one of the many natural hot springs where you can relax and be pampered. These natural spas have been built and transformed into some of the most elegant and tranquil places to visit for that all relaxing holiday.
Whatever you wish to do there is something for everyone from golf, shopping, windsurfing, sailing, diving and much, much more.
October to December is usually the wettest months; July & August are the driest months. Spring months: March, April, May
Italy is the destination when it comes to fashion and shopping with many great cities to visit. The opening hours of shops do vary but predominantly open between 09.30-12.30 and 15.30-19.30, Monday morning most clothes shops are closed some all day but check in resort for specific times.
Banks are generally open from 08.30-14.00 Monday – Friday
Currency used in Italy is the Euro.
The tap water in Italy is safe to drink but bottled water is advised.
The power in Italy is 220 volts so the round 2 pin plug is required.
Police - 113 Fire - 115 Ambulance - 118
( Farmacia) are marked with a white background and green cross and you can consult the pharmacist for medical advice and most items can be bought direct without the need of a prescription from a doctor. The pharmacist will best advise you on individual cases.
2009 1 Jan New Year's Day. 6 Jan Epiphany. 13 Apr Easter Monday. 25 Apr Liberation Day. 1 May Labour Day. 2 Jun Anniversary of the Republic. 15 Aug Assumption. 1 Nov All Saints' Day. 8 Dec Immaculate Conception. 25 Dec Christmas Day. 26 Dec St Stephen's Day.
1 Jan New Year's Day. 6 Jan Epiphany. 5 Apr Easter Monday. 25 Apr Liberation Day. 1 May Labour Day. 2 Jun Anniversary of the Republic. 15 Aug Assumption. 1 Nov All Saints' Day. 8 Dec Immaculate Conception. 25 Dec Christmas Day. 26 Dec St Stephen's Day.
This Italy travel information was believed to be accurate at the time of print, always check with appropriate sources prior to travelling to Italy. Apartment and Villa Rentals also have holiday accommodation in Italy. |
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