Ferragosto is the perfect time of year to waste money and be disappointed. Everything is overpriced, from beaches to restaurants, from mountain accommodations to country farmhouse stays. So, if you want to save money, you just have to make room for some rather simple choices. unusual.
Avoid places that are too crowded with tourists and people on holiday
If you're already on vacation, or simply need to plan a day trip, the first thing to do is avoid any place that's too crowded with tourists and vacationers.
And if you are on holiday in one of these places overtourism? The solution is really simple: enjoy your home, or your hotel, and organize a simple
picnic. An ancient ritual, which if celebrated well, with sobriety and imagination, and in good company, is still very pleasant.
Free events
Rather, on August 15th, there are free events everywhere that are very easy to participate in. Save yourself the "snobbishness": local festivals, for example, or even patron saint festivals, They are always surprising shows and help you capture the soul of the place where you are.
The villages
Ferragosto can be the perfect day to explore small villages, especially the lesser-known ones. Find the most beautiful ones on our website:
In the city
You might not believe it, but in some cases the best place to celebrate Ferragosto is in your own city. They're often empty or not as crowded as they are year-round, and you can rediscover all their beauty. And everywhere, from the few restaurants and bars to the shops still open, you'll be welcomed better, with kindness, and perhaps at affordable prices. The only thing not to underestimate is how to organize yourself to face the Great Heat, but even in this case the solutions can be simpler and more pleasant in the city than in the chaos of holiday resorts.
On foot for the sake of walking
If you can, opt for long, relaxing walks immersed in the greenery, discovering the hidden corners of the area and the local culture. Sustainable, environmentally friendly, and healthy tourism. The paths They are an extraordinary option for a low-cost August holidays.
At the beach with the dog
If you have a dog, it's Ferragosto for your pet too. And if you're at the beach, choose the right place for your dog.
Here is a complete map of the best-equipped beaches to welcome you and your life partner.
With barter
Through
the barter channel You can host someone in your home and then be hosted in theirs, swapping your home with someone else's to see a new place. It's the most affordable vacation and can be the most authentic, even for mid-August.
The last minute opportunity
Remember one thing: a last-minute booking for the August bank holiday can be advantageous. Those selling a room that suddenly becomes available, or even an all-inclusive trip that was cancelled by a previous customer, can be encouraged to make an attractive offer. Anyway, give it a try, even by calling the hotel directly and without going through an agency, and you could have a nice surprise.
