Land of stylish people, Italy is located in southern Europe, occupying almost all of the Italian Peninsula (except for the tiny San Marino and the atomic Vatican enclaves), with islands of character such as Sardinia, Capri or Sicily. Rome, the historic capital of the Roman Empire, is the most sought after tourist destination on trips to Italy.

Facts about Italy

• Capital of Italy: Rome
• Population: 60 million
• Official Language: Italian
• Time zone: GMT +1
• International phone code: +39
• Currency: EUR

Weather

Italy is a good travel destination at any time of the year, the best time is from April to June – by this time the sun comes in without the temperatures being too high and is still far from floods.

In July and August are local holidays, and Italians throw themselves at the road; This is why the prices are very high and the destinations are very full.

In the Alps, winters are long and severe. They are much more bearable in Rome and are becoming milder as we approach the south, and Sardinia and Sicily, where winters are mild and summers are long and hot.