Any comments on travelling to southern Italy? Is it cheaper than the north?

Question

I would just love to hear what it is like in every way

Answer 1

Travelling in southern Italy can be a very pleasurable experience. In some parts it can be more expensive than the north especially during the summer months; on the other hand there will be some disadvantages because the south doesn't have the infrastruction the north has.

In the south you'll find clean beaches and coves; less pollution than the north and less congestions.
Among the locals there will be many different cultures and dialects; greeks, albanians, arabs etc; I'm not talking about illegal immigrants, but people that moved to southern italy many years ago and kept their tradition and customs. It will seem that you are travelling back into time.

You'll see some of the best greek temples and byzanthine architecture; people are very friendly and helpful.

at night time, get away from city lights and look up the night sky; you will see so many stars you can never imagine, and the hill towns seem to be suspended in mid-air..

If you are lucky enough you might even see the mirage at Messina, Sicily (Morgan Le Fay-- fata Morgana); climb the Etna, or admire the fireworks if it is erupting.

Answer 2

Generally yes, the south of Italy is cheaper than the north, or central (Rome). True, Positano and Capri, which are both in the south can be higher priced, but meals and hotels in the southern tip, near Apulia (the "Heel" of Italy and Reggio Calabria, the "boot toe" of Italy are less expensive, more agrarian that the north, poorer too.
All of Italy has charm, it's just that different parts have different charms.

Answer 3

It's very cheap if you stay out of tourist centers. Rome and the Amalfi region (Amalfi, Sorrento, Pompeii, Positano and Capri) are very tourist-centered and expensive. If you visit smaller, lesser-known places you will save a lot of money. If you want to visit ancient ruins, consider visiting Paestum instead of Pompeii. Another great city that is less touristy is Matera. It is basically carved out of a cliff, but it's in a part of Italy where few tourists venture. If you're set on a sunny beach holiday, try the island of Ischia. It's very close to Capri, but less expensive and it has fewer day-trippers.

Answer 4

I really like Sicily. Eating out is much cheaper than the north, so are hotels. Everything else is the same.
Avoid Catania it's a dump. Everywhere else in Sicily is lovely and the people are very friendly.

Answer 5

If you can, go to Sicilly, it's a wonderful island. Don't miss Palermo, the capital and the others cities very nice. And, yes, the life is cheaper than the north's.

Answer 6

No, the fact is that bigger cityes and famous touristic places are more expensive than medium and small cityes expecially for tourists

Answer 7

either of the two..the important thing is that you will spend time to yousrself for relaxation...