With long days and temperatures that are just the right side of hot, May is a great time to be in Italy. Here are a few ideas to help you make the most of this merry month.

See sport- May provides some prime opportunities to watch top-level live sport.The Serie A season is coming to a close as Italy's finest football teams play the final matches that decide who gets the scudetto.

They're well worth watching, in person or simply amid the ambiance of your neighbourhood bar. This year Napoli is putting up a valiant fight to wrest the title from Juventus. The title will be decided the first weekend, but play continues until May 20th: see the official websitefor details.