Amendolara and Trebisacce
Amendolara
The smart, peaceful town of Amendolara has one of the best kept paese (Historic old town) in the region. Historically a very important site in 'Magna Grecca' which is part of the Greek colony of Sibaris, many archaeological discoveries are proudly displayed in the towns Museum. The lovingly restored Norman castle now plays host to a fabulous restaurant with panoramic views. Locals meet in the evening in the Piazza to eat, drink and be merry with the gorgeous fountain beautifully lit up in the background. Just out of town is the fabulous Grotto Delle Nymfe a natural spa where you can enjoy the health benefits of the mud minerals, slather yourself with mud then jet it off with the thermal showers. Civita, just a short twenty minute drive up into the mountains, famed for it's very own 'Grand Canyon' views from the top are breathtaking and legend has that the ancient bridge at its base contains the imprint from the Devil's horse! With two excellent restaurants serving local Calabrese cuisine the village is extremely popular with locals in the know all year round. Completely undiscovered from the UK market place this pretty, friendly little town of Amendolara, just five minutes drive from sophisticated Trebisacce, is a gem.
Population
2000
Amenities
Variety of local bars and restaurants
Local shops.
5 local schools and an excellent hospital just 5 minutes drive.
Links
Lamezia Terme 100 Miles 1hour 30 mins
Bari International Airport 1hour 30 minutes
A3 Salerno- Reggio Calabria Motorway 1hour 30 minutes
Trebisacce
Sophisticated boutiques, international shops and restaurants dot the tree lined the streets of Trebisacce. Recently discovered Bronze Age settlements have been unearthed suggesting that Greek colonists where not the only people to take advantage of this diverse stretch of coastline. Thirty min tkes you to the Silla Massif mountain range and the area also benefits from fabulous beaches. On the last Sunday of each month all the streets are closed and huge market takes over the town where local farmers sell their mouth watering produce. The area is renowned for its 'Agrotourism' a phrase which the Italian government coined to represent a gold standard in high quality, local produce and there are several very good restaurants proudly displaying this. At the south end of the beach the Gelateria (Ice-cream shop) sells around two hundred flavours of ice-cream. A medium sized town with an excellent range of facilities, from schools to hospitals yet still managing to retain its rural Italian feel, a town where you can buy fish on the beach straight from the fishermen fresh from the sea. Trebisacce is sophisticated yet true to its roots.
Population
10,000
Amenities
Variety of bars and restaurants
5 star hotel
Excellent boutiques and international shops
Many doctors and dentists- excellent local hospital.
Five local schools
Cinema.
Links
Lamezia Terme 100 Miles 1hour 30 mins
Bari International Airport 1hour 30 minutes
A3 Salerno- Reggio Calabria Motorway 1hour 30 minutes
Train station connects to the rest of Italy.
Tropea
Recently voted Europe's most beautiful beach location by the Times and the Telegraph the town is famous for its dramatic seaside location, situated on a reef in the Gulf of St. Euphemia. Legend has it that this town was founded by the Roman god Hercules and is easily one of the prettiest towns in Calabria. One of the many highlights is Santa Maria dell' Isola a monastic sanctuary surrounded by beautiful gardens, built on rock, offering amazing views surrounded by shimmering turquoise waters and linked only to the mainland by a strip of beautiful white sandy beach. The town itself displays ancient roots with its exquisite Cathedral in the town centre. Wander through the winding, narrow streets and join the locals for supper in the Piazza. For the adventurous, Tonino's gelateria serves some intriguing ice-cream varieties including Tropeas infamous red onion or even squid ink. With a wealth of historic and cultural attractions and an array of some of the finest beaches Italy has to offer. Tropea is waiting to be discovered.
Tropea offers a variety of local bars and restaurants serving exquisite local cuisine. There is also a post office and bank and a good range of local shops to cater for your every requirement.
Tropea is well served by local train and bus links with bus and train stations just 1 mile from the town centre.
Lamezia Terme International Airport is a short 40 minute drive from Tropea.
Vibo Valentia
On a good day from the highest point of Vibo Valentia it is possible to see the Sila Mountains to the north and the summit of Mount Etna on Sicily to the south. Today, it is the provincial capital and full of imposing official buildings, from the Norman castle to numerous renaissance and baroque churches. Its name is a corruption of 'Veip', 'Hipponion' and 'Valentia', all identities given to the area at different times in its history. In the old town which sprawls down the hill you will find Roman ruins and thermal baths. The Norman castle has four towers each built at different times by different rulers. The castle is noted for being the spot where 7 martyrs were slain for having defended the town from the impending take over by the Pignatelli and the Archaeological Museum is housed inside. Not just an important historical and cultural centre, Vibo Valentia has a substantial pretty marina with berths for yachts and tourist trips to the Aeloian Islands. The harbour is a bursting with vibrant cafes, bars and restaurants offering the fabulous local cuisine.
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