San Martino Buon Albergo: The Perfect Downtime Destination
Like most places in the province of Verona, San Martino Buon Albergo is an attractive little village with centuries-old buildings and lush, green surroundings. It is located about 62 miles from Venice and about 6 miles from the city of Verona. It may be an underrated destination, unlike its bigger neighbors, but it is a charming destination for a laid-back vacation. The Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN), also known as Valerio Catullo Airport is situated next to the junction of A4 Milan-Venice and A22 Modena-Brenner motorways and only 18 minutes away.
Best Time to Visit
The summer months in San Martino Buon Albergo, Italy can be very warm and humid but this is the most popular time to visit the area so the village and San Martino Buon Albergo hotels get packed with visitors from June through August. This is also when nearby Verona Opera Season is in full swing. But if you’re looking for some relaxed R&R then go during late spring and early fall when the temperatures are mildly cool and there are fewer tourists around.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Visit the Castello Scaligero, one of the most complete and well-preserved Italian castles then come around Vangadizza Abbey, a former Benedictine abbey in nearby Badia Polesine. For some quirky finds, head on to Museo Nicolis which showcases a collection of classic cars, motorcycles, and other memorabilia from the past. Travelers to San Martino can book a stay at Talamo di Corte Serena Morando, an upscale B&B in a restored 16th-century villa or at Best Western Hotel Turismo, located only 20 minutes from the center of Verona. Another option is the 4-star SHG Hotel Catullo, which is a traditional hotel conveniently situated off the A4 highway.