Verona City Guide

Verona offers rich Veneto cuisine and a good mix of international restaurants. Vegetarian and vegan options are increasing. Late-night food is mostly pizzerias and bars.

Nightlife centers on wine bars, pubs, and some clubs near the university and river. It’s relaxed, not a party city.

Strong traditional espresso and cappuccino culture dominates. Specialty coffee shops are emerging.

Tipping is optional. Restaurants may include a service charge. Rounding up bills or leaving a few euros is common. Taxi tips are also small and optional.

You can buy SIM cards from TIM, Vodafone, WindTre, or Iliad stores. Passport needed. eSIMs are becoming available depending on provider.

Verona is generally clean, especially tourist areas, with regular waste collection and recycling.

Limited 24/7 services; some pharmacies rotate night shifts. Few shops and food places open late.

Supermarkets like Esselunga, Coop, Eurospar, and Lidl carry international products. Fresh local markets are available. Most stores open roughly 8–9AM to 8–9PM, fewer hours or closed on Sundays.

Card payments are widely accepted in most places, but carry some cash for markets and small shops.

ATMs are easy to find near banks and central areas. Use major bank ATMs to avoid extra fees.

Verona has local Italian schools and some international ones like the International School of Verona with English curriculum.

The nomad community is small but growing. Meetups and nomad-friendly cafés exist but coworking options are limited.

Parks like Giardini Salvi and river areas provide green space for running and relaxation.

Good running routes along the river, parks, and city walls. Safe and popular among locals.

Several gyms are available with standard facilities.

Courts and clubs provide tennis facilities with some offering rentals and coaching.

Padel is becoming popular, with growing court availability and local clubs.

Several yoga studios offer various styles, some with English-speaking instructors.

Clubs offer judo, karate, taekwondo, BJJ, and muay thai with some English instructors.

Ski resorts in Lessinia and the Dolomites are within driving distance, suitable for all skill levels in winter.

Lake Garda offers kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing, and windsurfing, with rentals and guided tours.

No ocean surfing, but Lake Garda nearby offers windsurfing and kitesurfing with good conditions.

Diving and snorkeling in Lake Garda are available with equipment rental and certification centers.

Public hospitals like Ospedale di Borgo Trento and Borgo Roma serve the city. English-speaking staff exist but aren’t guaranteed. Pharmacies have regular hours with rotating night service.

Tap water in Verona is clean and safe to drink.

Family-friendly with parks like Giardini Salvi and Parco delle Colombare. Attractions such as Verona Arena and Juliet’s House are popular with kids.

Generally accepting city with safe spaces and local community groups, though it’s more traditional than bigger cities.

Pet-friendly city with parks, vets, and allowed dogs in many public places.