The first thing to do on Ferragosto, to avoid wasting money, is to avoid the traditional circuits: restaurants, beach resorts, and activities with inflated prices. Everything is excessively expensive, from beaches to restaurants, from mountain accommodations to stays at a farmhouse in the countryside. So, if you want to save money, you just need to make room for some rather unusual choices, choosing from the many options available, such as having a picnic at home, and opting for a free activity, such as a trip (perhaps seeking fresh air), a hike, or a visit to a village or park.
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 prepare for the heat, but even in this case, solutions can be simpler and more pleasant in the city than in the chaos of the 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 is what walking is all about. Walking is an extraordinary option for a low-cost August 15th vacation.
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.
