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Bastardo
Skip Bastardo as a destination. It's an industrial town with one Roman tunnel and a hotel. Use it only as a cheap base for Umbria day trips, or pass through on the way to Assisi or Spoleto.
Bastardo is a small food-processing town in southern Umbria with a name that raises eyebrows. It has few sights of its own — the main one is a Roman tunnel called Ponte del Diavolo — but its location near the E45 makes it a practical, inexpensive base for exploring Umbria's hill towns. Most travellers should skip it or use it for a single night.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, crowded)
- Airports
- PEG · FCO
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Italy and Malta ↗The region's headline sights run on timed tickets that sell out: book the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum, the Uffizi, the Last Supper and Malta's Hypogeum before you fix train and hotel dates.
- Italy and Malta ↗Budget for per-night city taxes in Italy (up to about €10 a person in Rome), Malta's per-night environmental contribution, and Venice's day-visitor fee on peak days; none are included in most online room prices.
- Italy ↗Italy is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Italy ↗Historic centres are ZTL limited-traffic zones: cameras fine any unauthorised car that enters, often months later through the hire company. Park outside and walk in.
- Italy ↗Regional train tickets bought on paper must be validated in the machine on the platform before boarding; digital tickets carry a time and need no stamping.
- Italy ↗Venice charges day-visitors an access fee on selected peak days; check the city's official site if you are not sleeping there.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Bastardo113 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bastardo, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Italy-wide
- SIM or eSIMTIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad sell prepaid SIMs in shops and at airports; a passport and an Italian tax code (codice fiscale…Italy-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe unless signed otherwise; Rome's nasoni fountains run all day.Italy-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Coperto or service may already be on the bill; leave €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) a person or round up for good service.Italy-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F/L. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Italy-wide
- SafetyBastardo is a quiet industrial town with low crime.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €1 (≈ US$2).Italy-wide
- Emergency numbers113 police · 115 fire · 118 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany state museums close on Monday; the Vatican Museums close on most Sundays.Italy-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPEG Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi (About 40 km (25 mi); bus or taxi to Bastardo).PEG Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi (About 25 mi (40 km); bus or taxi to Bastardo).
- Getting aroundCar is essential.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a bar€1.00–1.20 (≈ US$2)
- BeerBeer (bottle)€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Budget bedAgriturismo apartment (up to 4), a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in Hotel Paradiso or similar, a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedDouble room in Hotel Paradiso or similar, a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €40 (≈ US$50) · Mid €70 (≈ US$85) · High €120 (≈ US$140)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PEG Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi (About 40 km (25 mi); bus or taxi to Bastardo) · FCO Rome Fiumicino (About 2 hours by car or train+bus)PEG Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi (About 25 mi (40 km); bus or taxi to Bastardo) · FCO Rome Fiumicino (About 2 hours by car or train+bus)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
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11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Apr (9 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bastardo: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
7 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car is essential. The town is small enough to walk, but sights and day trips require driving. No local bus service of note.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 40 min
Car via E45 and SS75, about 30 min
Basilica of St Francis and Roman ruins; a full morning.
Door to door: About 35 min
Car via E45, about 25 min
Medieval centre, Galleria Nazionale, chocolate shops.
Door to door: About 30 min
Car via SS3, about 20 min
Flower-filled alleys and Roman gates; half a day.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
Car via E45 and A1, about 1 h
Duomo, underground caves, good for a full day.
Gubbio
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Car via SS3 and SS298, about 50 min
Medieval hill town with a funicular; half day.
Door to door: About 50 min
Car via E45, about 40 min
Cascata delle Marmore (waterfall) and Roman ruins.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Bastardo centre
Hotel Paradiso and a few B&Bs; quiet, limited dining.
Giano dell'Umbria
Agriturismo Rustichino and other farm stays a few km out; more space and scenery.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €40–60 (≈ US$50–70) excl. bed
- Mid
- €60–100 (≈ US$70–120) excl. bed
- High
- €100 (≈ US$120)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in Hotel Paradiso or similar1 × 1 night × €100 | €100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €70 | €140 |
| Car rental per day (economy)1 × €40 · check | €40 |
| Fuel for 100 km1 × €15 | €15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €30 |
| Trip total≈ €163 per person per day, bed included | €325≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in euros; car rental and fuel excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a bar | €1.00–1.20 (≈ US$2) |
| Pizza or pasta dish | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Beer (bottle) | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Hotel Paradiso B&B per person | €40–50 (≈ US$50–60) |
| Agriturismo Rustichino per person | €45–65 (≈ US$55–80) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No train station; the nearest is Spoleto or Foligno.
- Restaurants are few; book ahead or eat in nearby towns.
- The name draws curiosity but there is no tourist infrastructure.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 115
- Ambulance
- 118
- EU emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police113
- Fire115
- Ambulance118
- EU emergency112
Embassy
The US Embassy is in Rome; consulates in Milan, Florence, Naples. Most other countries have embassies in Rome.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Perugia airport → Bastardo by taxi: about €50–70 (≈ US$60–85), 40 min (check)
- Bastardo → Assisi by car: about 30 min, fuel €5 (≈ US$6)
Say or show
- Buongiorno — Hello (bwohn-JOHR-noh)
- Grazie — Thank you (GRAHT-see-eh)
- Quanto costa? — How much? (KWAHN-toh KOH-stah)
- Dov'è l'hotel? — Where is the hotel? (doh-VEH loh-TEL)
- Aiuto — Help (ah-YOO-toh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bastardo. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, crowded) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Ponte del Diavolo and nearby agriturismi.
- Eat pages for the few restaurants in Bastardo and Giano dell'Umbria.
- Day-trip itineraries from Bastardo to Assisi, Perugia, Spello.
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