Italy, the country of pizza and pasta, but it has so much more to offer than only food. The country is located in Western Europe and it’s largely surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea.
It has a very diverse landscape, from mountains to beaches, from the beautiful countryside to impressive cities. Italy has it all: you’ll be blown away by its wonderful nature, the architecture in the villages and cities and of course the real Italian food.
Well, that depends on which part you want to visit in which conditions. In general, the best time is during spring and autumn.
Not only for the weather but also to avoid crowds, especially in summer. During those summer months, it can get really hot and there will be a lot of tourists.
In winter, the northern part of Italy can get really cold and snowy. While in the south, temperatures won’t go as low as in the north and there will be less tourists than during summer.
The official currency in Italy is the Euro (€) and you can pay by card almost anywhere. If not, you will find an ATM on almost every street corner where you can withdraw money.
The official language in Italy is Italian. Other languages spoken by a smaller group of citizens are English, French, Spanish, and German. In most tourist areas you’ll be able to communicate in English but not all Italians do speak fluent English.
It is safe to drink tap water in Italy.
Italy is a member of the European Union and Schengen Area, making it easy for travelers from other EU countries to visit without a visa.
Travelers from outside EU have to check if their country has a visa-free agreement with Italy for visa requirements.
Because Italy is part of the EU, you can enjoy the European roaming regulation. This means that if you come from another EU country, you do not need a different SIM card.
If you come from outside the EU, you must purchase a SIM. We recommend Jetpac's E-Sim!
You can also get WiFi almost everywhere.
Tipping in Italy is neither mandatory nor expected. If the service was truly exceptional, you can tip 10-15% or round up the bill to express your appreciation.
n Italy there are three power plug types: Type C, F and L. They operate on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.
The time zone in Italy in summer is GMT+1 and in winter GMT+2.
