Winter is gone. Get rid of coats, scarves and gloves: the outdoor season has begun! With its mild, pleasantly sunny days, Italian spring is the perfect time to visit hidden jewels or usually very crowded summer places. Here are 10 destinations you absolutely must visit in May. It's time to hit the road!

10. Sea holidays in Ponza with no summer crowds

The six Pontine islands make up a wonderful archipelago situated opposite the beautiful coast of Lazio. The larger and best known is Ponza, a top-rated summer destination. May, therefore, is the ideal time to enjoy the gentle spring sun and the beauty of its places away from the summer crowds.