These interesting facts on Italy will help you organize your holiday in our country. Italian. You’ll get by with English in the main cities and Italians will do their best to understand and mimic whatever they must communicate but
learning few basic Italian words
and an Italian English dictionary will help you get around and the effort will earn you a warm welcome. Most of Italy is blessed with a mild Mediterranean weather. There are four distinct seasons: a cold winter, a warm summer, a rainy spring and a generally stable and pleasant fall. The Alps in the North and The Apennines Mountains along the Italian boot have short cool summers and long snowy winters. The south offers a dry intense summer and a mild, rainy winter. Read about
what clothing to pack
for your Italian holidays Italy Currency Since 2001 Italy currency is the Euro. Transportation System Italy is served by an inexpensive and rather efficient
rail road system
and many international
airports
scattered throughout the territory: this makes it easy to reach by plane every specific area of the country. Car rental becomes a necessity to discover the art treasures, the hill towns and the out of the way beaches of Le Marche region . Take heart, you’ll find the driving is not intimidating like in the big cities. Click here for tips to help you plan your
car trip in Italy. January 1st and 6th Easter, Easter Monday April 25th May 1st August 15th November 1st December 8th, 25th and 26th Schengen EU citizens just need a valid ID document. A permit to stay is needed if they plan to remain longer than 90 days. Citizens from USA , non European countries and non-Schengen EU need a valid passport for a visit non exceeding 90 days. Click on the link for some interesting facts on Italy and ideas
for traveling with your children. Hot spots are available to the computer addict, click here to read more about
internet access in Italy. Traveling with animals requires some planning. Clicking on this link you'll find info and tips that will help you keep your holiday with
your best friend
smooth and enjoyable. Most small shops are closed between 1.00 and 4.30 PM, the big shopping centers are often open from 9 AM to 9 PM. During the summer the small shops might open after 5.00 PM. My best advice is to relax and enjoy your siesta. In Italy is 220 volts. If you plan to use your 110 volt appliances, you’ll need a converter, unless the appliance is designed for dual voltage: in this case you’ll need an adapter for the Italian sockets. Italian sockets are designed to accept round prongs. It might not be easy or convenient to find what you need once in Italy, so it’s a good idea to get your converter or adapter before you leave home. Italy Time is in the Central European Time Zone. During the summer the time is shifted forward by 1 hour. Ambulance 118 General Emergency 113 Police 112 Fire 115 Country Calling Code +39 Click here for a
detailed map of Italy and Le Marche.
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