Health & Safety
Vaccines:Routine vaccines
Water:Tap water is safe (drink from public "nasoni" fountains).
“Good healthcare. Pharmacists are very helpful for minor ailments.”
🇮🇹 Italy
Where Every Stone Tells a Story
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Essential Travel Info for Italy
Visa Requirements
EU Citizens:Schengen Area (Visa-free).
Others:Schengen Visa required for non-visa-exempt countries.
Internet & SIM
Quality:Good coverage, spotty in old stone buildings/rural areas.
Action:TIM or Vodafone recomended.
Money & Tipping
Cash vs Card:Cards accepted, but keep cash for small trattorias/gelato.
Tipping:Coperto (cover charge) is standard. Tipping not mandatory.
Getting Around
Apps:Trenitalia, Italo, FreeNow
Drive:Drive on the RIGHT. ZTL zones in cities imply heavy fines.
High-speed trains (Frecciarossa) are excellent. Buses can be delayed.
Safety: Safe
Safe, but petty theft/pickpocketing common in Rome/Naples.
SOS:112
Climate & Weather
Day
30°C (Summer)
Night
20°C
Sunny Hours:10 hours/day (Summer)
Water Temp:24–26°C
Mediterranean. Hot summers, mild winters. Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Electricity
230V • Type F / L (three round pins)
Local Etiquette
- •No cappuccino after 11am.
- •Dress modestly for churches (shoulders covered).
- •Greet with "Salve" or "Buongiorno".