About Calabria in South Italy

Calabria in South Italy is a simply stunning region of Italy often overlooked by foreigners, the Italians descend from the north of Italy every summer to enjoy their vacations in the South. Calabria is extremely well known as one of the most popular tourist destination for decades.

The Italians like to keep this little gem to themselves and Calabria is still relatively undiscovered, which is a shame because there are miles of fabulous beaches, lots to do and see and Calabria has one of the best climates in the Mediterranean.

Calabria offers a taste of 'real Italy' you feel as if you have stepped back in history and it is still unspoilt and the sea and mountain views are amazing, it is still possible to buy an apartment within a short distance to the beach with sea views for as little as €50,000.

A very popular option for buyers are properties for renovation, calabriaconstruction.com have a choice of properties starting from €10,000. This gives the new owner the chance to start with a blank canvas and this means that renovated properties can be re-designed to the tastes of the individual (building regulations still apply).

As the properties are so cheap to buy you can choose a location and liaise with English speaking renovation experts to reconstruct the property, furnish it and perhaps create a roof terrace or add balconies to admire the views.

Just imagine an aparment or villa that you designed overlooking the tyrrhenian sea, with beautiful hot summers to sit out relax and enjoy the views. There is also plenty to do and see, Scalea is the most popular town in north Calabria and offers a great opportunity to buy your little piece of Italy.

There are plenty of shops and whole host of fine restaurants serving traditional Italian food, there is an aqua park close by, scuba diving, sky diving, watersports and white water rafting in Papasidero.

You can go on a jeep adventure set in the Pollino National Park or just laze on the beach watching the world go by. Calabria is still relatively undiscovered and offers a genuine opportunity to by the property of your dreams in the sun, there are plenty of low  budget flights into the region or direct links from Naples or Rome by train.

Meridian airlines charter direct flights from New York and the low cost airlines flight from numerous destinations all over Europe.

So you can buy a cheap property in the 5th most popular tourist destination in the world, with long hot summers and mild winters, have plenty to do and you can dine in fabulous restaurants and drink the local wine at a very reasonable price. It is much cheaper than the north for just about everything, if you want to know more just ask.