Tag: summer
Republic Day in Italy: How Italy Celebrates La Festa della Repubblica
June 2nd is Republic Day in Italy. Learn more about La Festa della Repubblica and how Italians celebrate this important national holiday.
Peak Summer: The Grotta della Poesia in Puglia
The Grotta della Poesia, the “Cave of Poetry,” is a not-so-secret secret summer destination in the Salento peninsula known for its deep, crystal waters and high cliffs.
June in Italy: Weather, Holidays & Festivals
Glorious June begins straight away with a celebration. Republic Day (Festa della Repubblica) takes place on 2 June with patriotic parades, particularly in Rome. Then summer truly gets underway.
July in Italy: Weather, Holidays & Festivals
July is the time for music, and there are tons of festivals throughout Italy this month to keep all kinds of music lovers happy. Some of the best are highlighted below. What is the Weather in Italy in July? July in Italy is typically hot and dry from north to south. On average, July is…
August in Italy: Weather, Holidays & Festivals
In August, as Italians close shop and head to the beach or mountains, the tourist tide rolls in to cities like Rome, Milan, and Florence. There are still outdoor concerts, typically the continuation of festivals from July, and major sights are still open. But the pace of life in August is much hotter and slower…
Giulianova: A Beachside Gem in Abruzzo
Beaches in Abruzzo don’t get much press. They are far from most tourist sites. But that’s exactly what makes them enjoyable. We had an opportunity – thanks to, of all things, a winning raffle ticket – to visit the Abruzzo seaside town of Giulianova. And we were pleasantly surprised. Giulianova is notable for a number…
Things Romans Love (and Hate) About Rome in August
Will you be in Rome in August? Here are some reasons to rejoice and lament your stay in the Eternal City during the hottest month of the year.
August in Italy: The Things You’ll Need
The prevailing travel wisdom about Italy has always been to avoid going to the country in August. “Don’t go to Italy in August!” they say, because it’s hot, many shops and restaurants are closed, and the cities are emptied out of residents and replaced by other tourists. All of this is quite true. But if…
