Italy plans to reopen its doors to tourists from mid-May

By Nina Done 6 May 2021

In a bid to salvage its summer tourism season, Italy's Prime Minister Mario Draghi has announced the country is ready to open up to tourists from mid-May, which is welcome news for anyone wishing to book an Italian yacht charter around this beautiful region.

The time has come to book your holidays in Italy
Mario Draghi, Italy's Prime Minister

Rather than wait for rollout of the planned "Digital Green Certificate" - EU's version of a so-called "vaccine passport" – in June, current plans are underway in Italy to introduce a "national green pass" which will allow its citizens to move freely through the regions, with a proposal from mid-May that this green pass will also be made available to tourists.

Portugal, Spain and Greece have also announced their own plans to open up to tourists from mid-May.

Yacht charters around Italy

Beautiful natural view of the Bay of Paraggi in Santa Margherita Ligure

Italy is one of the most popular hotspots for yacht charters in Summer and it is not hard to see why. With its picturesque coastline dotted with charming multi-coloured villages, stunning beaches, glamorous superyacht facilities and unsurpassably rich architectural heritage, not to mention its myriad exquisite islands and world-famous historical cities, the potential for luxury yacht charters around this enchanting region is simply endless.