Below we have put together some awesome Italian cities you should visit in plus a selection of private villas so you can enjoy them for some hijab free holidays. Whether you are looking for Muslim friendly Villas in Italy or just a secluded place to enjoy with family, it’s all here. 🙂
I love Italy and no wonder it is one of the most visited countries and there is no doubt it is a beautiful place. Plus with all the low-cost airlines there is no better time to visit than now. You can find pretty much anything you are looking for in Italy from history to beautiful views to crystal clear blue waters. Oh and let’s not start talking about the Gelato. One of my most favourite and memorable ice-cream indulgences was in the city centre of Florence. Delicious!
Palermo
Palermo is a beautiful city in Sicily and it’s no wonder that tourism is so developed as it combines history and culture in an amazing way. If you’re there don’t miss the Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio (La Martorana), Palazzo dei Normanni e Cappella Palatina, Chiesa del Gesu.
Beautiful villas to choose:
1 .Villa Emy
2 .Villa Oasis
3 .Superb Villa
4 .Villa Eloise
5 .Donna Cecilia
Syracuse
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Syracuse is a city in the island of Sicily. It used to be a quite important city for ancient Greeks and Romans throughout its history. Today it’s a lovely town that offers its visitors beautiful scenery and attractions, like Duomo di Siracusa, Syracuse Cathedral (Temple of Athena).
Beautiful villas to chose:
1 . Villa Maddalena
2 .Cavalli del Sole-Casale
3 .Gio
Tuscany
Tuscany is the region of the city of Florence and everything about Florence is beautiful! The art, the food, the gelato which shouldn’t be missed. If you are in that region you shouldn’t miss the Florence Cathedral, the Palazzo Vecchio, the leaning Tower of Pisa which is only 1hr away and easily accessible by train.
Beautiful villas to chose:
1. Villa Ghibellini
2. Villa Rovezzano
3. Le Pratola
Perugia
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With a history like Perugia’s there are more than enough things one could do there, like visit Museo-Laboratorio di Tessitura a Mano Giuditta Brozzetti, Rocca Paolina, Tempio di Sant’Angelo and Piazza IV Novembre.
Beautiful villas to chose:
1 .Villa Bastia
2 .Villa Bongusto
3 .Farmhouse
Puglia
Puglia is another beautiful province of Italy. Its most popular cities are Bari, Lecce, Gallipolli. If you find yourself there visit the Castel del Monte, Gargano, Pinacoteca Provinciale di Bari.
Beautiful villas to chose:
1 .La Chimera – Santa Maria al Bagno
2 .Villa Giardino
Sardinia
Being the second biggest island in the Mediterranean sea, it wouldn’t sound right if it didn’t offer beautiful places, where one you could relax, take a walk, enjoy the sun and the sea. Don’t’ miss Costa Smeralda, Maddalena archipelago, Grotta di Ispinigoli.
Beautiful villas to choose:
1 .Li Padulazzi
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Princiya says
hey there
I loved reading your article. My husband and I plan to take a trip to italy with our 22 month old baby this august .The places we intend to visit are Amalfi(capri and ana capri),rome,venice,florence,Milan.We are from UAE and are so looking forward to the trip
my concern is that this is our first ever europe trip and is planned with a travel company.But given the sad situation around the world we are a bit tensed travelling as a muslim family.i am a hijabi and i know it reveals my religion.
can you please tell me if my concerns are genuine and also i understand that these places are halal friendly …but i would like to know if these place are muslim friendly too?
please don’t get me wrong …like i said travelling from ME to europe first time.hence the concern.hopefully you will prove my concerns wrong…:D
Muslim Travel Girl says
Salams, i can safely say you will be OK. The places you are going are very popular with Muslims and there are no issues. You can find halal restaurants as well so it should be ok. I am sure the travel agency can point to some? I do have some options for Italy so just search on the blog about restaurants.
Italians are used to Muslims and there are plenty of tourists around, i am sure you will have lovely time and enjoy Europe 🙂
Khadija says
Salams sis
I have booked for me and my husband to go to Milan in October, I know the weather isn’t great then but I struggle look for cheap holidays that are during school holidays as I work in a school and the prices are always more extrotiante compared to other off peak times. Are they any hotels/villas you can recommend? And also for halal food is there anything available?
jazakAllahukheir
Muslim Travel Girl says
Milan is a great city to visit. there are plenty of Halal places to eat just check out zabiha.com. Also if you want villas go up north towards lake como and you can have some plus the scenery is stunning
Rizkiya Putri says
Hello, thank you for writing an informative article. I am going to visit Genoa for 2 days, prior to a conference (in University of Genoa) I need to attend this September and I know nothing about Italy, especially Genoa. Is it a safe place to visit, specifically for a hijabi Muslim? Or are there any halal places? Do you happen to know places to pray?
I am sorry for giving you so many questions.
Thank you.
Muslim Travel Girl says
Salams, yes it is safe and I am sure you can find some halal food options. Just check out Zabiha.com for more info on restaurants.
Sally says
Hi can u swim in sardinia wearing burkini?
Muslim Travel Girl says
I don’t see why you can’t swim with a burkini. I say go for it 🙂
Sonia says
Hi! Given the recent incidents which have been taking place in Italy, could you confirm if it is still a safe place for Muslims to visit? Both myself and my friend wear a hijab and are thinking of going next year for about 10 days , so was wondering which areas would be ideal and which to avoid? Also, if its safe to still be out at night?