Buying in Calabria

[Jenroy]

Hi All,
I was about to post in the Calabria forum, but felt I ought to say hello here first. We are buying a viletta near Tropea, part investment part off peak retreat and were impressed by the unspoilt nature of the area. There does not appear to be much discussion here regarding Calabria, in part I suspect it is not an area that attracts neither workers from the UK nor people looking to retire - hence not many people to discuss it's merits or otherwise.

I note there is some discussions over Basilicata and Calabria could be next as there are many Brits reserving properties following their inspection trips. From what I can gather on the Internet many of the bigger agents are moving in on the area and I only hope they are not allowed to ruin it.

The current appeal for us is the unspoilt nature with few english-speaking locals/tourists.

I would be pleased to hear from anyone else who has an interest in the area, especially around Tropea.

Over to the Calabria forum to discuss flights in to Lamezia.

Roy

[Paolina]

Hi Roy

We are in Tropea at the moment and have been living here since the beginning of September this year and will be staying at least until April 2008.

The area is stunningly beautiful in places and pretty unspoiled and we too are hoping that all these new holiday developments will not ruin the general look and feel of the place. There are some english tourists around but Tropea itself is somewhat over run at times with germans as Calabria is a very popular holiday destination there and is advertised mercilessly in Germany it seems.

We have been getting around quite a lot and we are getting to know the area quite well and know all the train routes, best roads and flights etc. So, if you have any questions please feel free to ask and hopefully we will be able to help you.

We have been into the Sila National Park and that was stunning, in fact it quite took our breath away and we are looking forward to another trip up there. We are also slowly but surely checking our some of the bigger cities and a few other areas and villages - fascinating stuff!

Anyway, get in touch and hopefully we can be of some help to you.

Look forward to hearing from you.

[Paolina]

Hi

We are currently in Tropea, Calabria and will be here at least until April next year so if anyone else is close we would be interested in hearing from you.

[Jenroy]

Paolina,

Did you receive my PM?

Roy

[Lynn]

Hi Roy, I know what you mean about Calabria. We bought in Scalea this year and are having our apartment renovated at the moment. I think the problem is access. We fly into Ciampino and drive down normally but have also taken the train. Flying into Lamezia isn't an option for us because we fly from Liverpool. Getting to Stansted is a nightmare. Ryanair have very good specials on at the moment. You have to book before midnight tonight but can travel until March (except over Christmas time). regards, Lynn

[gweis60@optonline.net]

Originally Posted by Jenroy

Hi All,
I was about to post in the Calabria forum, but felt I ought to say hello here first. We are buying a viletta near Tropea, part investment part off peak retreat and were impressed by the unspoilt nature of the area. There does not appear to be much discussion here regarding Calabria, in part I suspect it is not an area that attracts neither workers from the UK nor people looking to retire - hence not many people to discuss it's merits or otherwise.

I note there is some discussions over Basilicata and Calabria could be next as there are many Brits reserving properties following their inspection trips. From what I can gather on the Internet many of the bigger agents are moving in on the area and I only hope they are not allowed to ruin it.

The current appeal for us is the unspoilt nature with few english-speaking locals/tourists.

I would be pleased to hear from anyone else who has an interest in the area, especially around Tropea.

Over to the Calabria forum to discuss flights in to Lamezia.

Roy

Hello, Roy,
Oh, how nice to hear of someone else interested in Calabria! I am so excited that I just cannot wait for July 11 to arrive. That is the day we leave to see Calabria for the first time. My husband and I will be first arriving at LaMezia and then going to Scalea for an inspection trip. We will then travel down the west coast and across to the east coast. There is a purpose in this trip and it is to see if this is the region in which we want to live permanently. We plan on moving to Italy within 2 or so years. I am of Italian heritage, speak Italian, understood, but not perfect Italian, and I just love my heritage. I have a very small family here and just have this yearning to be there. We are from the US, New York State. I would love to meet up with some people already staying there. I would love to hear from you. Thank you.
MaryAnn

[gweis60@optonline.net]

Originally Posted by Paolina

Hi Roy

We are in Tropea at the moment and have been living here since the beginning of September this year and will be staying at least until April 2008.

The area is stunningly beautiful in places and pretty unspoiled and we too are hoping that all these new holiday developments will not ruin the general look and feel of the place. There are some english tourists around but Tropea itself is somewhat over run at times with germans as Calabria is a very popular holiday destination there and is advertised mercilessly in Germany it seems.

We have been getting around quite a lot and we are getting to know the area quite well and know all the train routes, best roads and flights etc. So, if you have any questions please feel free to ask and hopefully we will be able to help you.

We have been into the Sila National Park and that was stunning, in fact it quite took our breath away and we are looking forward to another trip up there. We are also slowly but surely checking our some of the bigger cities and a few other areas and villages - fascinating stuff!

Anyway, get in touch and hopefully we can be of some help to you.

Look forward to hearing from you.

Hello, Paolina,
My name is MaryAnn and my husband and I are arriving in Calabria on July 11 and staying until July 27. We are going to determine if Calabria is the place in which we want to buy a small home to live there permanently. I am of Italian heritage, speak it so so, and I have a feeling that I will love the area. We thought Abruzzo was it, and I had eliminated Calabria, but now I am happy to see it. Just hope all homes are not on mountains and I also hope all the developments do not ruin it. We are first going down the west coast and then going to the east coast. Would just love to meet up with some others for a little.
We are from the US. Where are you from?
We would love to hear from you. Take care...
MaryAnn

[gweis60@optonline.net]

Originally Posted by Lynn

Hi Roy, I know what you mean about Calabria. We bought in Scalea this year and are having our apartment renovated at the moment. I think the problem is access. We fly into Ciampino and drive down normally but have also taken the train. Flying into Lamezia isn't an option for us because we fly from Liverpool. Getting to Stansted is a nightmare. Ryanair have very good specials on at the moment. You have to book before midnight tonight but can travel until March (except over Christmas time). regards, Lynn

Hello, Lynn,
I thought I would say hello. I could not help but see that you bought an apartment in Scalea this year. On July 11 we fly from the US to LaMezia and we will be going immediately to Scalea. We have an inspection tour with Scalea Property Services. My husband and I ar very excited about this trip. We have been to Italy in 2003, 05, and 07, but never to Calabria. I just have this yearining to move there and we plan on doing that. We scouted around regions, saw Abruzzo last year, and it was great, but I just love the mountains and the sea. Living near the sea would be terrrific and just like a dream, so I am thrilled for this trip because the photos online are stunning. I am all Italian and just feel so at home around the language and culture. We will be in Calabria from the 11th to the 27th, going down the west coast and up the east coast. I have a feeling I am going to find the right town that feels right and then I will know where I want to buy a small home.
How do you like Scalea? Do you find many English speaking people? I think it is a holiday apartment, right? Or, do you live there permanently?
I need to find a place not up on a hill which is treacherous and narrow to drive down. It sounds like there exist some towns like that.
I thought it would really be a neat thing to meet up with someone for some drinks to say hello. We would love to do that if anyone is open to that. When will you be there? Please do not feel that I am pressuring you, just thought I would mention it.
We would love to hear from you.gweis60@optonline.net
MaryAnn and Gordon