The largest islands in the Mediterranean: Sardinia and Sicily
The second largest island in the Mediterranean, the scenic Sardinia, surrounded by the turquoise sea, is an activity holidaymaker’s paradise. The island offers both hikers and beach holidaymakers the opportunity to build a trip that looks just their own.
Attractions shaped by nature itself are Sardinia’s biggest tourist attraction. The hilly terrain of the hinterland attracts hikers who travel both on foot and by bicycle. Even for beach holidaymakers, this is a great choice and in Sardinia’s turquoise sea, in addition to casual floating, it is worth trying diving in stalactite caves, for example.
Sicily, in turn, is the largest island in the Mediterranean, with a favorable, diverse and popular tourist destination. For the cultural tourist, Sicily offers magnificent ancient ruins, sunny beaches, and for nature-loving volcanoes and green hiking trails.
The most interesting city in Sicily is definitely Palermo. The former home of the Mafia is today a safe tourist destination and well worth a visit on your trip to Sicily.
Palermo, with a population of almost one million, is a real treat for cultural tourists, as it is home to both recent and ancient sites.
One of the most impressive natural sites is the huge volcano Etna. The active volcano rises to a height of three kilometers and its slopes are worth hiking for those who want challenging hiking trails.
FLIGHTS, HOTELS AND MOVEMENTS IN ITALY
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Italy abbreviated by abbreviationfinder.
Numerous flights to Italy
Flight connections from Finland to Italy are good. For example, Finnair operates from Helsinki to Milan, Rome and Venice. Norwegian flies from Helsinki to Rome. The price range of flights is quite large and depends a lot on the time of the trip and how early it is to be in traffic with your own reservation. Round-trip flights to Rome typically cost around € 200-400.
Italian beach resorts offer package tours during the summer season and, depending on the time, also offer cheap sudden departures.
Good hotel offer
Italy is a country of many major cities and even more beach resorts. The level and prices of hotels vary literally from side to side, and Italy cannot be unequivocally profiled as a “cheap destination” or a “luxury destination”. This also means that there is a lot of variation in price-quality ratio and there is little point in relying on star ratings. Always check the public ratings received by the hotel before booking.
Especially in the most popular resorts in the country, the selection of hotels is wide and hostels can be found for many tastes – it is also possible for a backpacker to stay on a reasonable budget. However, when looking for budget accommodation, it is worth moving early, as the best value for money places to stay are the most sought after.
A night in a quality hotel costs around 70-80 euros at its cheapest and at the top end, when it comes to true luxury, only the sky is the limit. Italian resorts also have a wealth of high end offerings.
Getting around Italy
In Italy which is located in southern Europe, getting around on public transport is usually quite straightforward. Especially in larger cities, metros and buses run well. When folding longer distances, the train in particular is a useful option. Sometimes domestic flights are also reasonably priced and also faster on long north-south journeys.
If you feel comfortable in the country for a longer period of time and want to see the country more widely, you should take a rental car below. This is a convenient solution, especially if you want to get around the countryside. In the largest cities, however, it is worth shaving the tongue in the middle of the mouth, as the differences between Finnish and Mediterranean motoring culture may be a little confusing at first.
Pleasant Mediterranean climate
Most of Italy is quite warm all year round, although due to geographical factors there are differences between different parts of the country. Summers are warm throughout and quite dry. In the south, winters are also mostly favorable. In the north, on the other hand, winters are more humid and regularly colder.
In the summer, it’s worth heading to Italy’s beach resorts, while autumn and spring are the best times for a city break – in the midday of mid-summer, the metropolitan climate may already seem a little unnecessarily awkward.
THE BEST OF ITALY
The Colosseum in Rome is a place most recognize, even if they have not even stepped on Italian soil.
The best city destinations in Italy
- Rome – The Eternal City
- Milan – The mecca of fashion
- Venice – Canals, gondolas and romance
- Florence – A real home of art and culture
- Verona – the hometown of Romeo and Juliet
The most unforgettable attractions
- Colosseum, Rome
- Piazza del Duomo, Pisa
- Canals of Venice, Venice
- Duomo, Milan
- The ruined city of Pompeii, Pompeii
- Da Vinci’s Last Supper, Milan
- Michelangelo’s ceiling paintings in the Sistine Chapel, Rome
- Mark’s Cathedral, Venice
- The city of Amalfi
- Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City
The most famous fashion houses
- Armani
- Versace
- Dolce & Gabbana
- Prada
- Gucci