Italy

Eco-friendly travel

• Refill your bottle at public fountains: free and safe in most towns.
• Take the train: high-speed trains link Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan and Naples in a few hours.
• Visit early in the morning or off-season: famous places are less crowded and nicer for everyone.
• Venice charges an access fee on some peak days: check the official site before your trip.
• Never take sand, shells or pebbles from the beaches, especially in Sardinia: it is forbidden and fined.
• Sort your waste: the rules change from town to town, so follow the colours on the bins.