Italy by motorbike: a covid free holiday?

2021 is the year that for many people represents the light at the end of the tunnel due by the pandemic from Covid-19. The massive vaccination campaigns, albeit slowly, throughout the world, have infused all people the hope of returning to normal life and, why not, the planning of the next holidays. 

Italy, according to the latest statistics, is 2021's one of the most suitable countries as an ideal holiday destination. But how to reconcile the desire to travel and health safety? Here is a suggestion: traveling by motorcycle.

Traveling by motorbike, as it may seem only for "adventurous" people, can be a pleasant surprise: with a bit of organization, especially concerning luggage, You can live a truly unique experience for those who are looking for a free holiday, sometimes wild, undoubtedly able to appreciate beautiful views and landscapes otherwise not enjoyable with other means of transport.In this particular period, moreover, the motorbike can be considered a highly safe means regarding the probabilities of contagion from Covid-19, of course because it is a kind of traveling alone or only with a passenger: a spouse or companion, a brother or a sister, a close friend. Even if you travel in a group, motorcycles are made for a maximum of two people per vehicle, while for the stops you can relax and sleep in covid-free facilities: all over Italy hotels, b&b and resorts have already applied appropriate rules and health security measures.

For motorcyclists the road is everything: they are always looking for routes that can offer them little traffic, full of bends, curves, climbs and descents, not far from breathtaking views. And Italy offers all this: among maritime or lake landscapes, countryside, cities of art, metropolis or remote alpine resorts there is plenty of choice: for some locations the views change within a few kilometres, making your motorcycle trip very exciting. Gastronomic stops will further enrich your experience, from the Dolomites to the Amalfi Coast, along Lake Garda or down the Salento, getting lost in the Tuscan countryside or in the harsh landscapes of Basilicata.

To plan your trip by motorcycle to Italy in the best possible way, we suggest you visit https://reopen.europa.eu/it/from-to/BEL/ITA, the EU portal that allows you to be updated on the covid rules  to follow, depending on the country of origin and to know then the rules of access, transit, any requests for negative buffer and/ or quarantine in the various regions of Italy. The site is always up to date and can be consulted in 24 languages. Of course, a general check-up of your motorcycle is very important for a trip without bad surprises; therefore, carefully check the status of the position lights, indicators and stop; braking system; tyre pressure and wear status; transmission chain; screw setting. Last but not least, make sure you have or get yourself a good emergency kit and even first aid. Equip yourself with good equipment consisting of an approved full-face helmet, technical clothing, durable shoes and gloves. In summer, when possible, in covering long routes, avoid traveling during the hottest hours preferring to move in the morning very early or after sunset. Well, you just have to think about the destination of your holiday in total safety: on our site you will find some of the most breathtaking itineraries in Italy. Choose your favorite and...have fun on the road!