How do you plan South Italy?

At a bare minimum, we recommend taking 3 days in Naples, branching out with added time to explore the region surrounding (including historic towns such as Pompeii) before heading down the Amalfi Coast, with an optional jaunt on the island of Capri, before ending in Puglia, in Italy's heel.



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Southern Italy in 1 Week In just a few days here, you can take in all the area has to offer, including a trip along the magnificent coastline, dotted with picturesque towns like Positano, with its colorful houses and lemon groves, and Ravello, with its grand Cathedral and tiny Coral Museum.

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You're going to be driving roughly 50 miles an hour down this road with harrowing and winding curves. Plus, driving takes 3 to 4 hours, which is the longest out of all your transportation options. That's why it's recommended to take the train or choose from different tours of the Amalfi Coast.

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Puglia is much cheaper than the Amalfi Coast. Of course you can find bargains anywhere, but in general the cost of everything is higher in the Amalfi Coast. Lets break it down into categories: Accommodation: Accommodation is much more expensive on the Amalfi Coast.

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the smaller towns in the South of Italy are generally cheaper than international cities like Milan, Rome, and Bologna. For example, the cost of living in Lombardy is 1.23 times higher than the average in Italy.

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Northern Italy — anything north of Rome — is quite civilized when it comes to driving. Some people say that the further south you go, the worse the driving gets. “The south” is a pretty big place, though, and driving in much of the rural south is more relaxed than in cities.

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Intercity. The journey by train from Naples to Palermo in Sicily is extremely easy, but it's not fast. Italian high-speed rail dwindles south of Naples. You'll be rewarded by some fabulous coastal scenery, so it's worth it to travel during the day by Intercity train if you have the time.

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For those hoping for a fashionable city break, a ski trip or a lake visit, head north. Those ready for a little adventure and sunshine should consider the south or one of Italy's many islands. If you simply can't decide, plan trips to both regions.

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As we said above, eating out in Italy is actually extremely cheap. At a restaurant in Italy, you can eat out for only 2.5 Euros (roughly 3 USD) per person for most meals. Grabbing a coffee and pastry for breakfast, and having all the pizza and house wine you can manage is surprisingly cheap!

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As we said above, eating out in Italy is actually extremely cheap. At a restaurant in Italy, you can eat out for only 2.5 Euros (roughly 3 USD) per person for most meals. Grabbing a coffee and pastry for breakfast, and having all the pizza and house wine you can manage is surprisingly cheap!

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If you want to do a driving type holiday going from one place to another that would be Sicily but if you want a more relaxing (but still see a lot of historic & scenic places) that would be malta. In Sliema/St Julians lots of restaurants at night along the promenade.

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In recent decades Naples has become famous for the ancient ruins containing an entire hidden city on which it sits. Known as Napoli Sotteranea, the underground world of the forgotten town is chock full of ruins from Greek and Roman periods.

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1. POLIGNANO A MARE. Polignano a Mare is one of the most famous destinations in Puglia, and for good reason! This coastal town is best known for its dramatic cliffs, beautiful seas and white pebble beaches.

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Sardinia is mostly about nature, in particular jaw dropping turquoise sea. Puglia has some of that, particularly the Gargano and the Salento, but there are more historical sights to see, including Matera which is not technically in Puglia but near. So it depends on the type of vacation you want. Sardinia hands down.

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