Calabria Property Among Best in Europe for Investment – Experts Say

May 22, 2013
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Calabrian property has been recommended as “among the best in Europe for long-term investment”. The stability and exclusivity of the region makes it a fantastic place to invest in property, as a holiday home investment or simply an investment according to Liam Bailey. He wrote on the company blog:

I would choose Calabria [for a long-term holiday home investment], because when the time came for me to sell, I know there will be strong demand for property, because the government is determined not to let Calabria become over-developed. I also know that if I decided not to sell, the safety of an Italian property would give me a wide range of options for equity release.

We spoke to Liam on the phone and he also said that he would probably be looking at securing his finance for the purchase now, so he was ready to act when the right opportunity presented itself.

“I would want to have the funding in place, so that when the Pound peaks I am ready to dive in and get a bargain,” he said.

The Pound has recently strengthened from being worth 1.07 Euros in April, to being worth 1.17 in the last fortnight. It is currently worth 1.16 Euros. From that we can suspect that 1.17 – 1.20 maybe the ceiling, and buy when it reaches this ceiling for maximum instant equity.

Sailing in Calabria

May 21, 2013
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Novice or experienced, Calabria offers one of the most unique sailing areas. One of the beautiful towns in Calabria, Tropea, even has schools teaching the maneuvers for sailing and windsurfing enthusiasts. Courses include catamaran sailing and windsurfing for neophytes. Get the thrill of your life by checking out the famous windsurfing and sailing stations, or try the Hobie Cat training donning suitable gear like wet suits and life jackets.

There are several fascinating islands and sailing areas off Calabria, like Isole Eolie. You may enjoy a guided tour and choose an itinerary departing from Tropea. The islands in the isle of Lipari, with its wide variety of landscapes may be among the focal points of the cruise. One of the dream sailing destinations is Mar Tirreno. Salina, part of the Aeolian Islands, captivates with its lush nature, while Filicudi enchants and ranks among the top snorkelling and sailing vacation spots. Panarea also beckons.  Though it is the smallest of the Aeolian Islands, Panarea is known as the summer retreat for Italy’s well-heeled.  Elegant villas and remarkable-looking yachts in the port are a common sight in Panarea.

A cruise to the scenic and historic islands which are situated a comfortable distance from each other and from the Calabrian mainland will also give vacationers a glimpse of evidence of volcanic history. A tour may even be arranged up to the crater of a volcano.

Time your sailing vacation between early spring and late autumn and have the time of your life sailing with friends in Calabria.

calabria food

May 20, 2013
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Calabrian Food

Calabria, famous for their excellent and exquisite variety of food is described as a balance between the land and the sea. Calabrians have an array of food that uses ingredients from both of these places. Cheeses, meat whether beef, pork or lamb, and vegetables are among the food Calabrians most favour. Like any other Italian city, pasta and pizza is also a very important staple in the kitchen. Being surrounded by the sea, fish is abundant and a local speciality and is often cooked in different manners including grilled and smoked.

Calabrian food is characterized by its preservation. They often preserved their food, which is the opposite of other Italian people.  As a result, people invented cuisines that are very customary. Preserved foods include spicy sausages, cold cuts, vegetables in olive oil, and sardines which are made by curing fish like swordfish and cod. Other words for the typical food are sweet and cheesy.

Common desserts include sweet pastries like Cudduraci, scalidde and baked biscotti. Local specialties ranges from cheeses to pork like Caciocavallo Cheese, sheep’s cheese Pecorino Crotonese and Frìttuli or Curcùci or fried pork.

Typical Calabrian food wouldn’t be complete without their locally made wines. Ciro and Donnici wines are among the famous in the international scene. It produces red wines that are made from the home-grown Gaglioppo grapes. It is also the best wine in the DOC or the Denomination of Controlled Origin, the mark of high quality wines.

It is no wonder for Calabria which was known before as the land of food and wine by the Greeks.

What to do in Calabria

May 18, 2013
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Italy is very famous for its wine and splendid gastronomic and religious festivals. However, It has much more to offer. There are a lot of other fun activities that a person can enjoy doing, especially in Calabria. Almost every angle of this region will give you an idea on what to do in Calabria.

Land, water, or air activities – You can always find something to do. The region is filled with many places that offer all kinds of activities. Kids and adults, men and women, and even the young and the old can always find something to do and enjoy in Calabria.

Being a peninsula, it is no wonder Italy and its regions like Calabria are surrounded by water. The abundant bodies of water that surround Calabria are often perfect locations to enjoy water sports or any water activity. Divers will always enjoy exploring sites like those of the sunken ships. If you do not wish to go deep under the blue water, you can enjoy its surface and go sailing or boating.

If you are not enthusiastic about water activities, you can try various land activities such as trekking, climbing, bike riding, or horse riding. What else is there to do in Calabria? The magnificent views could offer an enjoyable afternoon bird watching or a peaceful stroll while admiring the beautiful scenery.

If you are not too keen on these kinds of activities, perhaps you can simply relax and enjoy the spa in Calabria’s thermal springs or learn more about its gastronomic festivals by enrolling in a cooking class.

Calabria Weather

May 17, 2013
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Calabria Weather

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Dream escapes can be exciting and fun especially if you know when to go, what to do, and what the weather will be like in your chosen destination!

Italy’s climate ranges from cold in the mountainous region up north, to hot in the hills and plains in the southern areas.

Calabria weather is quite unlike anywhere else in Italy. It’s relatively good all year round so suited for many excursions including trekking to villages where the best wines, cheeses, meats, and homemade dishes made from local produce may be savored; and for exploring picturesque coves, taking a splash in the white sand beaches; and strolling through the attractive seaside towns and villages.

Travelers may bask in the year-round sunshine offered by Calabria.  The temperate Calabria weather is ideal for swimming, fishing, golfing and sightseeing. During winter, the temperature can reach 18C on the coast but go as low as -8 in the mountains which is great for snow ski enthusiasts.

The warm Calabria weather during summer is also great for experiencing what Calabria has to offer. A tourist can spend hours in Gerace simply sitting in the sunny piazza in front of the cathedral. In the old and densely inhabited town of Reggio Calabria, where you can see across the Straits of Messina to Sicily, one of the most stunning views in southern Italy.

Another beautiful town, Tropea, overlooks the azure skies & seas, and it’s noted for the incredible rocks called “La Pizzuta”, “Formicoli”, “San Leonardo” and “Isola Bella”.
 Tropea also takes pride in its architectural attractions like ancient churches and patrician dwellings. Other activities most travelers enjoy when the sun is out is a pleasurable walk around the many shops in some of the well known towns. In certain places like Soverato, a refreshing warm breeze can make strolling & lazing on the beach a really good all year round experience.

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