Practical information for visiting Campania

Cellular data is straightforward in Campania’s cities, larger towns and main transport corridors. Signal can weaken on mountain roads, remote Cilento paths, deep valleys and stretches of coast shadowed by cliffs, so download tickets, maps and accommodation details before leaving a base.

• EU and EEA visitors: Roam Like at Home applies in Italy, subject to the home plan’s fair-use limits. Ukraine and Moldova joined the scheme in 2026; travellers from elsewhere should check roaming rates before arrival.
• Local SIMs: the national Italian networks serve the region. Bring accepted identification if buying locally and compare activation terms rather than only the headline data allowance.
• Wi-Fi: common in accommodation and cafés, but rural agriturismi and thick historic buildings may have slower or uneven coverage.
• Offline planning: keep screenshots or downloaded copies of ferry and bus information; a weak signal is most inconvenient precisely where alternatives are limited.

Most travel in Campania is uncomplicated, but crowded transport and famous sites require ordinary city awareness.

• Petty theft: keep bags closed and valuables controlled around major stations, crowded vehicles, busy historic streets and attraction entrances. Do not leave luggage in a parked car, even hidden in the boot.
• Traffic: large-city traffic is fast and complex. Cross at marked points and watch for turning vehicles and scooters. Use licensed taxis from a rank, by phone or through an established app.
• Coast and trails: do not enter the sea under a red flag or dive into unknown water. On cliffs and mountain paths, use marked routes, suitable footwear and a weather check.
• Wildfire and heavy rain: summer fires and intense seasonal rain can close roads or trails. Follow municipal and Civil Protection instructions rather than trying to bypass a barrier.
• Volcanic and seismic activity: the Phlegraean Fields are currently at yellow alert and are under continuous monitoring. That is not a reason to avoid the whole region; it is a reason to use official updates and follow local instructions if conditions change.

Bring travel insurance and any medicines you need. Eligible EU travellers should carry a valid EHIC; it helps with medically necessary public care but does not replace insurance or cover every cost. Pharmacies are widespread and usually marked by a green cross.

• Heat: exposed ruins, coast stairs and stone streets provide little shade. Start early, carry water and reduce the midday plan in hot weather.
• Mobility: many historic centres have steps, steep grades, cobbles and uneven archaeological surfaces. Check the specific access page before booking rather than assuming an entire site is step-free.
• Islands and rural areas: specialist care may require transfer to a larger mainland centre. Keep insurance and medication details accessible.
• Emergency care: call 112. The Italian ambulance number 118 also remains in use.

Follow the posted rules on transport, in historic centres and across protected landscapes; Campania's informal character does not make them optional.

• Carry photo identification. Italian police can request an identity check; drivers are normally expected to produce the full passport.
• Validate transport tickets when the ticket or system requires it. A purchase alone may not make a paper ticket valid.
• Respect ZTL gates. Camera-controlled restricted zones operate in many historic centres. A rental car is not automatically authorised.
• Use licensed sellers. Buying counterfeit goods from unlicensed street traders can lead to a fine.
• Leave natural and archaeological material where it is. Do not remove shells, pebbles, plants or fragments.
• Check island and park rules. Capri restricts disposable plastic objects, and protected areas may impose seasonal fire, access or trail controls.

Greet staff on entering a small shop, dress respectfully in working churches and ask before photographing people at close range. Check the kitchen's hours rather than assuming that the later meal times common in southern Italy apply everywhere.

Call 112 for police, ambulance or fire service. It is free from fixed and mobile phones across the EU. The Italian medical-emergency number 118 and Coast Guard number 1530 also remain in use.

• State the municipality, street or landmark, then describe what happened. On a trail or at sea, share a phone map pin if possible.
• For volcanic or seismic developments, use the Italian Civil Protection Department, Regione Campania and INGV–Vesuvius Observatory rather than social-media summaries.
• For weather closures, follow the municipality, transport operator and regional Civil Protection alert. Do not rely on a timetable after an operator announces disruption.
• If a passport is lost or stolen, make a police report and contact the relevant embassy or consulate; the report itself is not a travel document.