Italy in April

There have been songs written about “April in Paris,” but April in Italy is just as worthy of a musical tribute. Spring has pretty much sprung by this time throughout most of the country, and while that means that the weather in Italy won’t necessarily be 100% reliably wonderful, it is still a great time to travel in Italy.

April is when the tourist season starts ramping up in Italy, although it is still generally considered part of Italy’s “shoulder season.” Even though it is not the height of the high season yet, however, you are likely to find higher prices in Italy’s most popular tourist destinations. If you are prepared to perhaps pay a bit more for accommodation and airfare, Italy in April is still a real treat - it’s typically not very hot anywhere and the onslaught of tourists hasn’t hit yet.

As with any other month in Italy, there are festivals and celebrations taking place all over the country - and as I’ve mentioned repeatedly, seeing a town celebrate something near and dear to its heart is an excellent way to create unique travel memories. Learning a new dance, tasting a new food or participating in a procession through town are all the makings of some of the best travel experiences any of us can hope to have - so be sure to check out what’s going on in April in Italy!

The patron saint of Venice is St. Mark, and his special day is April 25th - a great day to be in Venice if you like the idea of lots of live music and a big feast in St. Mark’s Square. And in the town of Sezze outside Rome, the last weekend in April is the Sacre del Carciofo - the Artichoke Festival. Artichoke lovers will get to sample the thorny dish cooked several different ways and served with local breads. To learn about these festivals and the countless others going on throughout Italy in April, check out this festival finder - just choose a region and a month from the drop-down menu and click “Search” and you will get a sampling of the kinds of celebrations you can make a part of your vacation.

Also note that April 25 is a national public holiday in Italy - it’s the Festa della Liberazione, or Liberation Day. It recognizes the liberation of Italy after World War II by the allied forces in 1945. Many Italians take advantage of the proximity of Liberation Day and May Day (May 1), both Italian public holidays, to take an extended vacation. Many stores and attractions will be closed on April 25, so keep that in mind when you’re planning your holiday.

By Jessica | Permalink

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