Avellino City Guide
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Italy

Avellino City Guide

Campania

Avellino is a small city in Campania, Italy, surrounded by the Apennine Mountains. It has a quiet vibe with an authentic Italian feel, not crowded by tourists. It's a good base for exploring nearby nature, wine regions, and small towns.

Lifestyle🍽️

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Food Scene
Excellent
8

Strong local food focus with traditional dishes and wines. International and vegan options are limited. Restaurants close by 10 or 11 PM.

Local Dishes:
Pasta e fagioli, Baccalà, Local truffle dishes
International Cuisine:
Limited
Vegetarian Friendly
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Nightlife
Limited
5

Nightlife is relaxed with bars in the city center. No big clubs or late parties.

Coffee Culture
Excellent
8

Strong espresso culture with many traditional bars. Specialty coffee shops are rare.

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Tipping
Not Required

Tipping isn't required. Service charges may be added in restaurants. Rounding up is common if no charge.

Top Attractions
Duomo di Avellino
historic
City cathedral with historical significance.
Clock Tower
historic
Historic clock tower in the center.
Villa Comunale
park
Public park with green space.
Museo Irpino
museum
Museum showcasing local history and culture.
Lombard Castle
historic
Remains of an old castle nearby.
Montevergine Sanctuary
religious
Pilgrimage site with scenic views less than an hour away.
Laceno Lake
nature
Natural area offering outdoor activities around 1 hour away.
Irpinia Wineries
cultural
Region famous for wines like Fiano di Avellino and Taurasi.
SIM Cards

SIM cards are sold at official shops downtown by TIM, Vodafone, WindTre, and Iliad. ID is needed for registration. eSIMs are becoming more common.

Available at:
TIM store
Vodafone store
WindTre store
Iliad store
Recommended Apps
Moovit(transport)
Google Maps(navigation)
TheFork(food)
Glovo or Deliveroo(food)
WhatsApp(communication)
Trenitalia(transport)
MyCicero(transport)

Services & Infrastructure

Street Cleanliness
Good
7

Main city areas are generally clean with waste recycling.

24/7 Services
Poor
3

Few 24/7 services. Night pharmacies rotate, and late food options are limited.

Groceries
Conad
Eurospin
Carrefour

Supermarkets offer local and some imported goods. Fresh markets sell local produce and cheeses. Shops may close midday and on Sundays.

Cashless Payments
Widely accepted

Card payments work in most shops and restaurants in the city center. Carry some cash for markets and rural areas.

ATMs

ATMs are common throughout Avellino. Watch for withdrawal fees with your bank.

Schools
Local only

Local Italian public and private schools available. No known international schools in Avellino.

Available Schools:
Liceo Classico
Istituto Tecnico

Work & Digital💻

Coworking Spaces
Available
6
Available Spaces:
Irpinia Coworking
Shared desks and private offices available.
Hub Avellino
Flexible workspaces for professionals.
Spazio Lavoro Avellino
Workspaces for freelancers and startups.
Work-Friendly Cafés
Good
Bar del Corso
Wi-Fi, suitable for working short periods.
Gran Caffè Roma
Popular spot with Wi-Fi.
Pasticceria De Pascale
Nice pastries and Wi-Fi.
Caffè Letterario
Good for light work sessions.
Alternatives:
Biblioteca Provinciale "S. e G. Capone"
Library with quiet spaces and Wi-Fi.
Hotel lobbies
Some offer Wi-Fi seating areas; check access.
University campuses
Libraries or common areas can be quiet spots.
Digital Nomad Community
Poor
2

No active digital nomad community. Most nomads are in bigger cities like Rome.

Nature & Activities🌿

Green Spaces
Good
7

Good green spaces like Villa Comunale and riverbanks for walks or runs.

Running
Good
7

Popular running spots include Villa Comunale and paths along the Sabato River.

Gyms
Available

Several gyms are available offering standard fitness services.

Available Gyms:
Palestra New Fitness
Sporting Club Avellino
Body Planet Gym
Tennis
Limited
5

Tennis courts at local sports clubs with equipment rentals possibly available.

Padel
Limited
4

Padel courts are growing in number, found at sports centers.

Yoga
Limited
5

A few yoga studios offer classes, but English-speaking instructors are rare.

Martial Arts
Limited
5

Judo, Karate, Boxing, and Kickboxing dojos are present. BJJ and Muay Thai are limited.

Skiing
Good
6

Monte Laceno ski resort is about an hour away with runs for beginners and intermediates.

Water Sports
Poor
2

Limited water sports in Avellino due to its inland location; lakes and coasts nearby offer some options.

Surfing
Poor
1

No surfing near Avellino since it is inland.

Diving
Poor
1

Diving is only available along the coast, which is over an hour away.

Health & Safety🏥

Healthcare
Good
7

Public hospitals like A. Moscati provide medical care, but English is limited. Private clinics may have more English-speaking staff.

Hospitals:
A. Moscati Hospital
Pharmacies:
Farmacia Comunale
Farmacia Centrale
Tap Water Safety
Safe to drink

Tap water meets EU safety standards and is safe to drink.

Common Scams
Pickpocketing in crowded places, Fake petitions, Overcharging in tourist areas

Community & Family

Family Friendly
Good
6

Some playgrounds and family-friendly eateries exist. Baby supplies are easy to find. Main attractions include Villa Comunale and Museo Irpino.

LGBTQ+ Friendly
Good
7

Italy is generally accepting. Avellino is safe and tolerant but has no specific LGBTQ+ venues.

Pet Friendly
Good
7

Pet-friendly city with many places allowing pets. Vet services are available. Leash laws apply in parks.

Communities
Avellino e Provincia (social)
Expats in Campania (social)

Quick Facts

Population
52,198
Power Reliability
Excellent
8/10

Power is mostly reliable with occasional short outages.

Beach Access
Available

Closest beaches are an hour or more away on the Tyrrhenian coast near Salerno and Amalfi.

Mountains
Available

Surrounded by Apennines, with nearby Partenio Regional Park offering hiking from easy to hard.

Languages
Italian(95%)
English(20%)
Emergency
112
General Emergency
118
Medical Emergency
115
Fire Department
112
Police

⚠️Natural Disasters Risk

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Tsunami
Very Low Risk
1
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Earthquake
High Risk
8

🌦️Seasonal Issues

Extreme heat
July, August
Hot temperatures are common in midsummer.
Heavy rainfall
October, November, December
Autumn and winter bring significant rain.
Snow
January, February
Snow sometimes falls in winter, especially in higher spots.

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