After four months of living with Coronavirus, the travelling industry is slowly coming back to life around the world. If you live in the UK the idea of a summer holiday in Italy finally feels like something possible!
A trip with no quarantine
After the announcement of the British government on Friday 3 July, people returning to England from Italy will not need to self-quarantine anymore from 10 July. Italy is fully welcoming tourists again as you don’t need to quarantine on arrival either.
It’s important to note there are some rules and advice you need to pay attention to if you’re visiting Italy. The government released a guide for tourists that we recommend reading it carefully before travelling to avoid any issues during your trip
Some of the regulations includes:
1.- Number of people travelling in a car (very important if you’re planning a road trip or travelling to Abruzzo from Rome).
2.- Keep one meter distance everywhere.
3.- Wear your mask in any indoor space.
4.- Your might be asked to measure your temperature in many places.
Following so many rules can be exhausting at times, but now it’s more important than ever to be respectful with each other and nature. At The City Next Door, we encourage our readers to practice responsible tourism, and we believe this is the perfect moment to rethink our actions and how we can have a positive impact on the places and people we visit.
Visiting Abruzzo is still your best choice
A few weeks ago we shared with you 5 reasons why Abruzzo is the perfect destination after Coronavirus and the proposal still stands! The region is one of the less affected areas in Italy, which means a much safer and relaxed trip overall for you.
While visiting Abruzzo, you can enjoy yourself in many different ways. You can visit incredibly beautiful and warm beaches if you are looking for a tan and a bit of salty water. A green lover? You can explore any of the green areas of the region and practice forest bathing for example (friendly reminder: Abruzzo is the greenest region of Europe!). Fan of road trips? Abruzzo is known for its stunning landscapes and infinite hiking trails within the national parks, the National Park of Abruzzo, Lazio e Molise, National Park of Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga and National Park of La Maiella and natural reserves such as Gole Sagittario (Sagittarius’s throat).
A stunning view of the Costa dei Trabocchi from the Belvedere Guglielmo Marconi in San Vito
How to get to Abruzzo from UK
One of the easiest options to get to Abruzzo from the UK is flying from London Stansted Airport to Pescara Airport with Ryanair that flies directly to Pescara from London. We are fully aware about Ryanair’s poor customer treatment practices during Covid-19, so if you are up for making the most out of your summer trip to Italy , you can also book a flight to Rome (Alitalia is flying to Rome Fiumicino daily) and rent a car or pay a bus / train. Here you have a post explaining how to get to Abruzzo.
Alitalia is flying daily to Rome Fiumicino from London Heathrow. Once in Rome, it's possible to rent a car (Avis is a good option) to get to Abruzzo
Discover yourself
It doesn’t matter if you are travelling with your partner, your family or by yourself, Abruzzo is a great destination to relax and discover yourself in the process. Most importantly, travelling to a non crowded region as Abruzzo, you’ll support the local economy (very much needed) and discover a new incredible destination that sets apart from the typical touristy Italian spot.
If you are thinking of visiting the region but you don’t know where to start, drop us a message in the comments below and we will be happy to help you to plan your trip! You can also get in touch with us through our social networks Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.