Travel destinations in Italy! Here you'll find inspiration for things to see and do in Italy. Do you enjoy strolling around charming villages and savouring Italian food? Here are our top tips for travelling to Italy!
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Why travel to Italy?
Italy has plenty of coastline with great beaches, and you can also swim in Lake Garda and Lake Iseo. They also have the beautiful islands of Sicily and Sardinia! There are many small charming towns with beautiful houses and nice outdoor cafes with lovely warm summers. The country is full of everything from churches to amphitheatres and ruins from Roman times and the Roman Empire.
Italians know their wine and there are many different wine regions where you can visit vineyards, taste wine and buy affordable wines. The best thing about Italian food, in our opinion, is the cold starters and the 'aperitivo', a beer/drink with tasty snacks. Here you will find lots of articles about Italy.
Travel destinations in Italy - inspirational reading
Porto Pino and a campsite in southern Sardinia
Now we've made it to Porto Pino, and a campsite in the south of Sardinia near St...
We continue to fricamp in Sardinia
It's great to go camping in Sardinia! It's been five days since our birthday and...
Where tourists can't find - deserted beach in Sardinia
The advantage of a motorhome is that you are not restricted to charter destinations or places where there are...
West coast of Sardinia
The day before yesterday we left Bosa and started driving south along the west coast of Sardinia. Today we have arrived...
At home: In a village in Sardinia
You may remember that we had a nice evening with our British and German table neighbours...
Sardinia's favourite spot - camping on the west coast
Now we have found a favourite place in Sardinia where we are happy! As soon as we rolled in yesterday, we felt...
Boat trip to Neptune's caves - Alghero, Sardinia
The caves of Neptune, or Grotta di Nettuno as they are called in Italian, are located outside Alghero in Sardinia....
From Stintino to Alghero, Sardinia
Now we have arrived in the nice town of Alghero. But the day started with us...
Discovery trips in Sardinia
We continue to explore Sardinia! Today we have rolled a bit out on the north-western cape...
Across Sardinia - Camping in Porto Torres
Today we've driven across Sardinia, from Cala Gonone in the east to a campsite in...
Cala Gonone - Sardinian paradise
Yesterday, as we drove south in Sardinia, we felt a little bit cheated. Firstly...
Exclusive Emerald Coast in Sardinia
We've heard a lot about the Emerald Coast or 'Costa Smeralda' - Sardinia's most famous stretch of beach. Here are...
Camping with a difference - in Sardinia
After three days in "internet shadow" on the wonderful island of La Maddalena off Sardinia (we blogged from...
Free camping in Sardinia, La Maddalena
The last night on the island of La Maddalena, it was free camping in Sardinia. The main reason was...
La Maddalena in Sardinia - a holiday paradise
La Maddalena in Sardinia is a true holiday paradise. The archipelago, located on the northern side of the...
Corsica-Sardinia ferry - quick and easy!
Corsica-Sardinia ferry, how does it work? Good in our experience. Ferries run from Bonifacio in southern Corsica...
10 tips for visiting Venice
Venice is built on stilts in a lagoon. Around all the small islands there are bridges. or so...
Camping Rialto - from luxury campers to adventure campers
After five days at the exclusive Jesolo International campsite, to say the least, we're a bit spoilt with luxury...
Jesolo International - luxury camping in Italy
The luxury campsite Jesolo International is located in Lido Di Jesolo, Italy. Here, close to Venice, you'll find...
Northern Lake Garda in Italy - Riva del Garda
Northern Lake Garda in Italy - perhaps the most beautiful part of Lake Garda! Here, among other things, Riva ...
Valpolicella - with visits to wine producers
Making a visit to the vineyards of Valpolicella was one of the things we really saw...
Verona - with the Roman amphitheatre
Lovely Verona in Italy! The Teatro Romano was built in 30 A.D. and could be used as a...
Aperitivo and shopping in Milan, Italy's city of fashion
In the end, we ended up visiting Italy's number one fashionable city - it was...
Lago d'Iseo - Italy's most beautiful lake?
Sure, Lake Garda is beautiful, but Lago d'Iseo is almost even more beautiful! We drove there in the evening...
Bergamo in Italy - a city with a view
Welcome to Bergamo, Italy! Bergamo, located in northern Italy, consists of Citta Bassa, the...
Milan's city campsite - and a damaged motorhome ladder
Here at Milan's city centre campsite, we've been busy cleaning and washing. Not a cheap pleasure...
Italian playa - Sabbiadoro near Lignano
Now we are in the Italian playa, at a campsite called Sabbiadoro, outside Lignano on the...
By motorhome to Venice
When we left the campsite at Lake Garda, the girls at the reception desk worriedly asked if we had any reservations....
Storm and hail in Italy - mid-summer
The weather here in Italy is completely unpredictable! When we woke up this morning, the sun was shining,...
Sunbathing in Italy - on the shores of beautiful Lake Garda
We are still at Piantelle campsite on Lake Garda. It's sun and swimming in Italy...
Piantelle campsite on Lake Garda in Italy
At the moment we are testing at a campsite on Lake Garda in Italy. We are standing on the south-west side...
Wine tasting in Valpolicella, Italy
Day D. Finally, it was time for the wine tasting. This is what I've been talking...
Southwards along Lake Garda
Now we have travelled south along Lake Garda and stayed at an absolutely huge campsite called ...
Travelling in Italy - Sardinia and Sicily
Sardinia
Sardinia is a stunning island with beautiful views and incredible sandy beaches. Here you can explore cities such as Cagliari and Alghero, and make excursions to cosy villages, beaches and caves, such as the Caves of Neptune.
Sicily
Sicily is a fascinating and interesting island, full of history and culture. Here you can visit cities such as Taormina, Syracuse and Noto. You can also see ancient temples in Agrigento. Of course, Sicily also offers good food and great beaches.
Info and facts about Italy
- Capital city: Rome
- Language: Italian
- Residents: 61 million (2017)
- Currency: Euro
- Religion: Christianity (Catholicism)
- National anthem: Il Canto degli italiani
Good to know about Italy
- Price mode: As in Sweden
- Time difference: None
- Emergency number: 112
- El: Like Sweden
- Water: Drinkable
Food and drink in Italy
- In a restaurant: You order slightly different in a restaurant than in Sweden. You order each part of the meal separately. If you order meat or fish but also want potatoes or vegetables, you have to order them separately.
- Antipasti: To start a meal, you can order 'antipasti'. These include olives, cured meats and good cheeses.
- Dishes: Italians have made a name for themselves with pizza, pasta and risotto. A classic pasta dish is 'pasta Bolognese'. Pasta and risotto are often served as 'primo piatto'.
- Sweets: Don't miss gelato, the fantastic Italian ice cream.
- Wines: The wines are really in a class of their own. A good Valpolicella or a heavy Amarone is really a highlight. Prosecco and Vita Soave are a must.
- Other beverages: Spirits or liqueurs, more precisely Aperol, can be served as aperitivo in the afternoon. The good Amaretto, Campari come from here, as well as Strega and Galliano, which are good with coffee.
Accommodation in Italy
- Hotel: You can find lots of different hotels in Italy. For example, check Booking.com or Italienspecialisten.se.
- Camping: If you prefer to stay in a campsite, you can read more on our page about campsites and pitches in Italy.
Travelling to Italy
- Flight: Direct flights from Arlanda to Rome take about 3 hours. Flights also go from Arlanda to Milan directly, which takes about 2 hours 35 minutes. Getting to Venice, Naples and Florence with a stopover takes between 4 hrs - 4 hrs 40 mins, with many different airlines.
- Ferry: By ferry, you can travel to Italy starting from Gothenburg to Kiel with Stena Line, which is takes about 14 h 30 min. Drive via the A9 which takes 17 h 13 min and is 1811 km. From Trelleborg to Rostock with Stena Line or TT-Line takes about 6 h - 7 h 15 min. Drive via the A9 which takes 16 h 22 min and is 1708 km.
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Susie says:
Fun site, and good with some inside info! We are planning a Europe trip this summer, with Italy as the main destination. Seems as cosy and interesting as ever!
18 January 2020 - 17:33