Do you have a road map of Italy?
MAP-pa — stress on first syllable. stra-DA-le — stress on second syllable.
When picking up the car and wanting a physical map as a backup to digital navigation.
'Mappa stradale' (road map) — 'mappa' (map) + 'stradale' (road). Despite smartphone navigation, a physical map is valuable as a backup. Many rental companies give out free maps of Italy. 'Dell'Italia' (of Italy) is the genitive 'di' + 'l'Italia' contracted.
Ho bisogno di una mappa della Toscana.
I need a map of Tuscany.
Regional maps for detailed rural navigation
Il navigatore ha le strade secondarie?
Does the navigator have secondary roads?
Important for countryside drives
Che percorso mi consiglia per andare da Roma a Napoli?
What route do you recommend from Rome to Naples?
Local knowledge is often more useful than GPS
The Amalfi Coast road (SS163) is one of the world's most dramatic and challenging drives — narrow two-lane road clinging to cliff faces with tourist buses, motorbikes, and local traffic competing for space. Drive early in the morning to avoid traffic. Local knowledge (ask at the rental office) is invaluable for choosing the right time and direction.