Europe has always been one of the most popular holiday destinations amongst the bag packers. In recent years Italy has witnessed a huge growth in the tourism industry. The home of world class automobiles like Ferrari also boasts some breath taking holiday destinations. In Italy Pisa is one of the most visited cities. Most of the people who visit the city of Pisa come here for one main reason i.e. to visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa. But there is so much more to this ancient city than just the leaning tower. It has such a rich heritage and culture that will leave you in awe. The environment is pleasant, people are friendly and the entire city boasts a tourism friendly culture. If you were to read the reviews left by those who have visited this city then you will find that most of them consider Leaning Tower as just one of the tourist attractions and not as the primary tourist attraction. Anyways we are not here to discuss why you should pack your bags and hop on to the next flight to Pisa. In this article we will discuss the facilities available at the Pisa international airport so that those of you who have already decided to visit Pisa may get a clear view of what you can expect on your arrival.
- The Fastest Growing Airport in Italy:
The Pisa international Airport is fastest growing airport amongst the 15 major international airports in Italy. Most of its growth can be attributed to the ever increasing number of tourists. The growth of this airport can be estimated from the fact that there has been a spike of more than 30 percent in the annual traffic that Pisa international airport used to receive a few years ago.
- Duty Free Shopping:
Just like any other major international airport, the Pisa international airport too features duty free shops. You can indulge in guilt free shopping before you leave the airport. The airport also has currency exchange outlets so that foreigners don’t have any financial problems during their stay in the city.
- Car Rental Service:
Some people prefer not to go around in taxi cabs. In fact most of the bag packers believe in traversing the cities on their own. Obviously you won’t bring your own car and finding a car rental service in an unknown city can sometimes become a bit of headache. There are many outlets of car hire companies at Pisa airport. All you need to do is fill in the necessary paperwork, choose your ride and explore the city. Don’t forget to bring a map with you, you can also buy a map of the city at the airport but make sure that you know how to read a map or else you will find yourself lost in a foreign country.
- Restaurants and Dinners:
For those who hate in-flight meals, there are some really good restaurants right at the airport. You can get a good taste of the exotic and world-class Italian cuisine in these restaurants.