Tips for your sojourn in Southern Italy

Language:
Although many coastal places are living from tourism, it isn't always possible to make conversation in English or in German. Therefore an Italian dictionary should be missing in your luggage.

Medical supply:
In each bigger place there is a doctor's guard of 24 hours which is also responsible for the medical care of the tourists. Pay attention to the signs "Guardia Medica". Hospitals are in Salerno, Vallo della Lucania and Sapri (please pay attention to the signs "Ospedale").

Pro Loco:
Do you need further information about your resort, possible trips, bicycle rental company etc. please turn to the Pro Loco, the Italian information office, that you'll find in all places. 

Business hours of the shops:
From October to May the supermarkets usually are opened from Monday to Saturday from 8:30 to 13:30 o'clock and from 17:00 to 20:00 o'clock. Fashion shops are opened from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 17:00 to 20:00 o'clock. Once in the week the shops are closed in the afternoon.
From June to September the shops are opened every day, often also at Sunday morning.
Some restaurants and shops are opened only from April to October, they are closes during the other months.

Important telephone number:
International code for Italy: 0039 
First aid/accident ambulance: 118 
Fire-brigade: 115 
Police: 112, 113

National feasts:
01.01. New Year's Day 
06.01. Epiphany 
25.04  Day of the deliverance
01.05. Labour Day
02.06. Anniversary of the Republic
15.08. Mariae ascension
01.11. All Saints' Day 
08.12. Mariae conception
25.12. Christmas-day 
26.12. Feast of Saint Stephan
These are only the national feasts. Every place has more feasts, those often are attended by processions and
fireworks.