When you think about Italy, you can’t help but think of it’s natural beauty, incredible art, style, and mouthwatering cuisine. Italy is a destination where no matter how much you visit; it is never enough. It’s a place you’ll definitely want to come back for more! But what are the latest Italy travel tips and advice for travelling to Italy in May? Keep reading to find out more.
Travelling to Italy during COVID-19
Are you wondering where your next world adventure should be? Italy is a brilliant choice when it comes to the plethora of things you could see and do. Check out the Italy travel tips and advice plus reasons why this famous boot-shaped country should be your next destination in May.
What can you expect and the best places to visit in Italy in May?
If you’re visiting Italy, May is one of the best times of the year to visit. You’ll find yourself with bright days, pleasant weather and plenty of wonderful activities and attractions to engross in.
It is hard to pick one destination that would be great in May. However, no matter where you decide to visit Italy, you’re bound to find it lovely. That said, these places are, in fact, better than the rest.
➛ Rome
May brings unpredictable weather to Rome. However, it is one of the best months in the city! There are plenty of outdoor attractions and simply delightful things to do.
➛ Venice
When you are travelling to Italy in May you’ll soon come to learn that Venice is one of the best places to visit.
➛ Tuscany
Tuscany and its amazing beauty go through a magical transformation in May. You can enjoy long days of sightseeing or even soak up some rays at a stunning beach.
➛ Puglia
Puglia is a favourite travel destination for those who are travelling to Italy in May. You will be able to enjoy long days out and sunny days at sea.
➛ Sicily
May can be a great month to visit Sicily. However, the weather can be a hit and miss. If the weather is not an issue you can enjoy wonderful Sicily whatever the weather.
➛ Amalfi Coast
If you are planning to travel to Italy in May, Amalfi Coast can be a wonderful choice of destination. This magical Mediterranean paradise offers plenty of sun and equal amounts of fun!
➛ Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre is an ideal spot to visit in May. It is when the spring temperatures allow the sun to shine through and creates stunning views of this area.
The weather in Italy in May
May is late spring in Italy and usually offers bright sunny days, pleasant to warm temperatures and the rare cold days
What the weather looks like at a glance, in Italy in May:
| Name of the place | Temperature (average) |
|---|---|
| Milan | 23C/F – 14C/F |
| Venice | 22C/F – 13C/F |
| Tuscany | 24C/F – 12C/66F |
| Rome | 24C/F – 13C/F |
| Amalfi | 22C/F – 18C/F |
| Sicily | 24C/F – 17C/66F |
What are the rules for travelling to Italy from the UK?
The essentials
Italy arose from its two-year state of emergency which was in place been in since January 31, 2020, on April 1.
However, Italy is one of the most alert countries in Europe, with many rules and restrictions set in place.
Many regions are following a traffic light system with differing restrictions depending on the capacity of the hospital and rates of infections.
Italy entry requirements for UK citizens vary depending on the traveller’s vaccination status.
Testing restrictions for entry have also been eased.
However, masks must be worn at all times outdoors and indoors.
The restrictions
Anyone flying to or from Italy must wear an FFP2 mask
All visitors must fill in a self-declaration form regardless of their travel status.
Additionally, travellers must present a certificate of a completed initial vaccination cycle within the past nine months or a complete cycle with the booster.
As another option, you can present a certificate of recovery from Covid-19 within the past six months, or a negative test result, taken within 48 hours (antigen) or 72 hours (PCR) of departure.
If you can’t provide the proper documentation, you must quarantine for five days on arrival, and then test negative before you exit quarantine.
Non-vaccinated kids who are below 12 do not have to quarantine, as long as they are travelling with fully vaccinated adults.
Kids younger than 6 are exempt from any testing requirements.
What can expect if you travel to Italy in May?
The imposed traffic light restrictions by region were cancelled on April 1 and the entire country follows this same rule.
The outdoor mask mandate imposed in the entire country ended in February.
However, masks must be worn indoors, including FFP2 masks on public transport. (You can be fined up to $450 for not wearing one)
Each city and region can also bring in outdoor mask mandates in crowded places.
Masks must be a safer FFP2 standard on public transport (including flights to and from Italy), and during any kind of performance whether indoors or outdoors.
Nightclubs reopened in February with a 50% capacity indoors and 75% outdoors.
Social distancing restrictions remain in place, including on public transport. (Except on high-speed trains).
Authorities will be given the authority to halt any train or public transportation on which a passenger is showing any symptoms of Covid-19.
Only two people can sit in the back of a taxi, as long as they are from the same family.
What are the green pass and super green pass?
Anywhere you travel in Italy, you will be asked to show your “certificazione verde,” or green pass.
There are two types of the green pass as of January 2022: a normal green pass and a super green pass or “certificazione verde rafforzata.”
The regular pass indicates that the holder has been vaccinated, has tested negative within the past 48 hours, or has recovered from the virus within the past six months.
On the other hand, the “super green pass” can only be obtained through vaccination (including a booster) or previous infection, but not through testing negative.
A super green pass is required for the following indoor activities:
- Restaurants
- Bars
- Gyms
- Spas
- Pools
- Cultural centres
- Parties
- Nightclubs
A normal green pass is now acceptable on a flight, ferry, train or other public transport (other than regional transport), as well as to attend outdoor events.
However, it will no longer be necessary to have a green pass to take a flight or go on a ferry from the 1st of May.
Travellers who were vaccinated in other countries are not eligible for the Italian pass, but EU vaccination passes are recognized and scanned as local ones.
Those having a certificate with a QR code are the UK NHS certificates.
Now that you’ve sorted out Italy travel tips and advice while travelling to Italy in May during COVID-19, why not give us a call or drop us a line, and our team at Travel Center UK will be more than happy to help you plan an amazing getaway.
