We wanted a slice of untouched rustic Italy and found it!.
Our apartment is ideal for a beach holiday, mountain holiday in fact any type of holiday! The sunsets here are amazing!
Generally, one week before arrival we will make contact by email to arrange check-in. Someone will meet you at the property, explain how everything works and essentially give you a quick introduction to the area.
We will try and share as much knowledge as possible to that you can enjoy you stay in our apartment.
The apartment
Entrance is via a security gate with our apartment being on the second floor No 8. Its a newly built block with air conditioning with two bedrooms, which sleeps 6 people in beautiful southern Italy available for rent throughout the year. 82 square meters with two balconies. Lounge area with satellite TV (limited English-speaking channels), tower fan, extending dining table and chairs and double sofa bed. Kitchen area with electric oven and hob, and fridge-freezer. French doors lead to another patio with outside furniture so you can sit and enjoy a glass of wine and watch the world go by!. Shower room with wc, basin, bidet, shower cubicle and washing machine
The master bedroom has a large king size bed with a large double wardrobe and chest of drawers. French doors lead out to a large patio with BBQ and outside patio furniture . A second bedroom has twin beds with a wardrobe and cupboards. Ample street parking is available.
Marinella
The apartment is a 5 minute walk to the 9 mile long beach and a short car drive to the beautiful town of Pizzo. Marinella has restaurants and beach bars within walking distance and also a fantastic Ice cream/coffee shop practically next door great for your morning coffee called Enricos and very famous for the tartufo.
On the beach is a Lido with Swimming pool, Café, Bar, Restaurant. Small charge for use of pool and bed hire .There is a Super market in Marinella with larger supermarkets in Pizzo and also markets fish/fresh produce in the market square in Pizzo.
We can also arrange a welcome pack inc bread, milk, coffee tea etc please contact us to arrange we will need 24hrs notice.
Pizzo
Is a typical southern Italian town oozing with atmosphere with narrow winding streets and secret churches and a offering all the charm of a traditional Italian town. Pizzo gives you a wide variety of dining experiences, ranging from quality gelateria to outstanding restaurants.
Indulge yourself with Pizzo's charm and culture. There are beaches at Pizzo Marina along with a wonderful promenade another great place to watch the sunset.
In Pizzo, a good pizza can be found at SPQR, Le Castellane, Il Cappero Rosso, Pepe Nero in piazza, and at La Marina at La Ruota, Moby Dick and Forte della Monacella.
If you can pull yourself away from the beach/Lido then there is loads to do in Calabria, explore the vast coastline and endless mountains (national within the area and beyond take a boat trip to Stromboli a beautiful island with an active volcano on a clear day you can see it from the beach at Marinella if you take the night trip you can see the lava spouting.
List of Beaches in the region:
Pizzo Marina - the nearest beach from the residence within just 10 - 15 minutes walk is the beach below the castello; not serviced (bring your own parasol and beach towel), but there are two sweet water showers and nearby bars and pizzerie).
Pizzo Piedigrotta - to reach within 3 minutes by car or Ape Taxi, flat water, nice for little kids, can be combined with a visit of the Church Piedigrotta, a curiosity of Pizzo.
Pizzo Marinella - by car, 8 min., for beach walkers, in summer more tourists than locals, serviced beach from June to September with umbrellas and sunbeds, bar and restaurant, lifeguard
Vibo Marina, Proserpina - by car 8 min, serviced with sun chairs, umbrellas and music..., nice for small kids and the parents
Vibo Marina, La Vela - by car 10 min, serviced, behind the harbour, deeper water, waves
Briatico, Punto Safo - by car, 15-20 min., sometimes waves, old ruin of the torre di Briatico
Sant' Irene - by car, 20-25 min, follow the sign 'Briatico' and then 'Sant' Irene', there is a rock to climb and jump
Paradiso del Sub, near Zambrone train station - by car, 23-30 min, plus hiking, worth to see!
Tropea - by car 45 min., below the city, crowded in summer but impressive back drop
Capo Vaticano - by car 50-60 min., very crowded in summer, but worth to see
Not far from Pizzo is the beautiful town of Tropea .This stretch of coastline on the Tyrrhenian Sea is called the Costa degli Dei, the 'Coast of the Gods',
Getting to our Apartment:
BY AIR:
International Airport Lamezia Terme (SUF) is connected with around 40 destinations in 12 countries. There are many direct flights from major European cities and even Toronto, Canada from spring to autumn - see a list of international direct flights to Lamezia. There are several daily flights all year round from Rome and other Italian cities to Lamezia. It is about 1 h flight from Rome, 2 h from Munich, and 3 h from London to Lamezia Terme. From Lamezia's airport to Pizzo centro storico it is just about 25 km or 30 min drive. We recommend to take a taxi (we can organise a pick up service) or rent a car at the airport (pre booking online is recommended) if you like exploring Calabria from your base in Pizzo.
Other airports to reach Pizzo Calabro are Reggio Calabria (about 110 km to Pizzo, 1 1/2 h drive), Catania in Sicily (about 200 km, 3 1/2 h drive including ferry), Naples (about 390 km, 4 h drive) and Bari (about 350 km, 4 h drive)
By TRAIN:
Pizzo has two train stations; one is the old station "Pizzo" at the end of Pizzo Marina (about 1 km from the town center) and served by local trains to and from Lamezia Terme (there is no regular shuttle between airport and train station), Tropea, Gioia Tauro, and Reggio Calabria. During summer, it is also served by larger trains from Rome and other Northern cities. The second and larger station is "Vibo Valentia - Pizzo" on the Tyrrhenian line. It is a few km up the hills between Pizzo and Vibo Marina. Fast trains and Intercity trains stop here coming from Naples, Rome, Florence, Turin, Milan, Venice and other Northern cities, as well as from towns in Calabria and Sicily. For more information, visit TrenItalia’s website. Calculate around 5 h train ride from Rome and 2 1/2 h from Salerno (with Le Frecce, fast trains). - We can organise pick-up service from both stations on your request (there are no taxis waiting at these stations).
Please do get in touch if you want any more info
