April and May are considered some of the best months to visit Italy. With spring only a few weeks away, now is an excellent time to plan a trip to the country. The weather is frequently warm, sunny, and rainy, making it possible to visit places and monuments without overheating or underheating.
Temperature is undeniably beneficial, but now is also a good time because events and initiatives are planned during these months. Spring is frequently associated with rebirth, and it is the season when cultural initiatives, exhibitions, and festivals flourish.
Events and sagre
Several events like fiere, trade fairs, and sagre are organized in this period of the year.
Food festivals celebrate mainly carciofi, artichokes, and asparagi, asparagus, but the wine remains one of the most celebrated Italian products around which special theme events are organized.
The cantine aperte (open wine cellars) are among the most famous ones during which, usually on the last weekend of May, people have the opportunity to taste different types of wine. Moreover, the Chianti wine festival is a special event in honor of this variety of wines.
This is also a good time to visit Italy because there are some national events related to the country’s history. The festa della Liberazione on 25th April and the festa dei lavoratori on May 1st are actually two main celebrations in the country. The former commemorates the day of freedom of the country that was invaded by Nazis during World War II. Parades are held all over Italy on this day, with music bands and people dressed in elaborate costumes.
The latter was born as a day in honor of the workers, which was considered since its beginning a public holiday, ensuring them some basic rights. Today, numerous parades and events are held; if you’re in Italy’s capital, the 1 May concerto is a worthwhile stop.
April is often a good period to visit Italy because Easter sometimes falls in this month, depending on the year.
Towns celebrate this holiday with stands and activities in the main square, where chocolate eggs can also be purchased.
Italians usually celebrate Pasqua or pasquetta, Easter Monday, in the agriturismi where they have special lunches with homemade or biological products. As a result, it is critical to reserve a table in advance if dining out on these days. In Florence, don’t miss the “Scoppio del Carro” if you are there on Easter Day.
Going to the sea
Depending on the year, it is often possible to spend some time on the beach sunbathing. However, people start scuba diving in the last few weeks of April, especially in southern locales like Sicily.
May is considered by some the best time to go on holiday because sea destinations are less crowded and expensive as it is not the period of alta stagione, the high-price season.
Going to the countryside
Staying in agriturismi or living in the Italian countryside in April or May is one of the must-to-do things if you have some spare time after visiting the famous spots of art.
Relax and nature are two perfect combinations when visiting less known places of the country. Umbria and Tuscany are well-known for their small villages, where traditional hotels offer services like beauty spas and horseback riding.
It is always the right season to visit Italy, but April and May are the best choices for all those who love spring and prefer warm temperatures to hot sunny summer days.
