If you decide to go on vacation in late April or early May, then you can only be congratulated: it's a wonderful time for rest, not only among the "native aspen", but also abroad. In Europe at this time it is already noticeably warmer than in Russia, but there is no exhausting heat, as, indeed, the crowds of tourists. In southern countries by this time, everything is already "blooming and smelling". And if you want to walk around picturesque ruins, delicious and original cuisine, cultural discoveries and recreation on the sea coast, then you can only advise: go to Italy!

What weather does the sea have?

In May in Italy it is quite warm: in the daytime the temperature is +21 ... + 23, and at night - +11 ... +13. The water temperature is +18. There is practically no rain, especially in the second half of the month. In general, at this time you can sunbathe on the beach and wet your feet in the coastal waters, but do not go deep into the sea, it's too cold.

May holidays in Italy

May, as in our country, begins with the International Day working people. This day the Italians love no less than ours and spend it with their families and friends in the open air: the weather at this time is remarkable. It is best to go on a picnic for nature, because there is nothing to catch in the cities: most shops and attractions are closed on this day.

May in Italy is the time of flowering, and therefore there are many festivals on the whole peninsula. It is worth to visit the garden of irises in Florence, open to the public only at the time of flowering. Iris, by the way, is considered to be the main symbol of Florence, and in the garden there are more than 2000 species of this flower.

Another notable event in May is the traditional Giro d'Italia (Italian Giro d'Italia), one of the most important cycling races in Europe, lasting three weeks. Please note that the cycling route changes annually, that's why the fans should specify the schedule during the planning of their holiday.

Finally, almost every town or province in Italy has its own local holidays, which, though not officially recognized, are still loved by the local residents and are celebrated on a grand scale. You can find out about them at the local tourist offices. Cost

Also in May to Italy (to be exact, to Milan) they go and with more pragmatic purposes - to buy clothes in local boutiques and shopping centers. In this case, the tour will cost about 25 000 rubles