PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Currency and Payments

The local currency in Nicotera is euro (EUR). All major credit cards are widely accepted.

The ATM is located in Nicotera Superiore in Via Foschea, 5/7/9. It is is open 24 hours a day and accepts the following international debit and credit cards: Visa, Visa Electron, EuroCard, MasterCard, Maestro, Cirrus.

Banks are generally open on weekdays from 8.20am to 1.30pm and from 2.30pm to 3.45pm.

In addition to banks, post offices are available.

Post offices are open from 8:15 am to 1:30 pm from Monday to Friday (Saturday from 8:15 am to 12:30 pm, closed on Sunday).

Italian Post Office Corso Umberto I, 40 – Nicotera

Poste Italiane Spa Via Vittorio Emanuele, 13 – Nicotera Marina

You can withdraw cash from any of the Postamat ATMs. They are open 24/7 and in addition post office-issued postamat, Postepay or credit cards, it is possible to use all Cirrus Maestro cards, as well as rechargeable cards (Mastercard or Visa electron) and all main credit cards (commissions will apply).

Wifi

You can connect your laptop or mobile phone to a wireless network in many places in the town centre, e.g various beach clubs, restaurants and bars.

In addition, most hotels offer their guests free internet access.

Taxes

For guests staying in hotels or B&Bs there is a city tax of €3.50 p.p, per night. Children under 16 are exempt.

Tips

Tipping is not expected in Italy. Generally, a service charge is added to the bill in hotels and restaurants. You can tip if you want to show that you appreciate good service. It is not mandatory to tip taxi drivers.

Language

The official language is Italian, the local dialect is widely used among the population. The road signs are in Italian. English is spoken by the youngest, but even if most of the population does not have a good command of foreign languages, do not worry! They will always find a way to help and make themselves understood.

Electricity

Voltage: 220–240 Volts. Electrical outlets (sockets) in Italy are one of two types of standard European electrical sockets: Europlug “Tipo C” and Schuko “Tipo E/F”.

Time zone

The Nicotera time zone is Central European Time (CET), 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT + 2).

Postal services

Post offices are open from 8:15 am to 1:30 pm from Monday to Friday (Saturday from 8:15 am to 12:30 pm, closed on Sunday).

Stamps can be purchased at post offices, tobacconists and newsstands.

The post offices are located in the centre of Nicotera, Corso Umberto I, 40, 89844 and in the centre of Nicotera Marina Via Vittorio Emanuele, 13.

Emergency numbers

The general emergency number for the police, ambulance and fire brigade is 112.

Pharmacy and medical treatment

There are several pharmacies between Nicotera Marina and the Borgo di Nicotera. Below you will find the complete list:

• Farmacia Medma Medma Snc Di Matarozzo C. & Rodio G. – Via III, Via II Rione Margherita, 16, 89844 Nicotera VV
• FarmaTre di Bergamo Marcello Maria – Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, 13, 89844 Nicotera VV
• Farmacia Del Tirreno di Spagnuolo – Homeopathy, herbal medicine, gluten free products, cosmetics – Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi, 60, 89844 Nicotera Marina VV
• Parapharmacy Dr. Tripaldi Francesco – Via Foschea, 84, 89844 Nicotera VV

Emergency services

Emergency Medical Service, Tel. (+39) 0963886234. Open from 20.00 to 08.00.

118 is the number for the Emergency Health Service (Servizio Sanitario di Urgenza e Emergenza), a public service active throughout the national territory available 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.

Information on the coronavirus

Check where to find information related to the corona virus / covid-19 if you travel or are in Nicotera.

Consult the national authorities travel guidelines

Read information on the coronavirus/covid-19 from the autorità italiane