Opis:

This is a beautiful 2 bedroom townhouse nestling high on the hillside with BREATHTAKING VIEWS of Zambrone Beach, the Tyrrhenian Sea, Tropea and the iconic island of Stromboli. Zambrone village is an easy 20 minute stroll and here you can enjoy the weekly market and the quiet hospitality of the local bars, pizzeria, shops and cafes.

The accommodation is on two floors and briefly comprising 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, kitchen/diner, two balconies, a sun terrace, garden areas and car parking. To be sold fully furnished

Tropea - the 'jewel of Calabria', is 15 minutes away along the coast by car or local train, and features numerous restaurants, bars and shops as well as culture, nightlife, beaches and lots of history to explore.

The area around the Villa is very peaceful and features the traditional Calabrian landscape of olive groves and red onion fields. For a quiet "get away from it all" holiday home, you can explore the local area on foot - everything you need is available from the local shops and markets. For trips further afield and full access to the many beautiful beaches and towns along this stunning coastline, a car is definitely recommended. Day trips to the Aeolian islands including the volcanic island of Stromboli are available from Tropea. The region's capital city, Reggio, is well worth a visit, as is Pizzo, where you can enjoy the best ice cream in all of Italy in the lively piazza.

Further details indoors:

The Villa is on two levels plus a sun terrace. The ground floor has an entrance hall, two bedrooms and a family bathroom (shower, wc, basin and bidet

The stairs to the first floor open into living area. This area opens onto a balcony overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. The open plan kitchen/diner is spacious.

A spiral staircase leads from the front balcony to the rooftop sun terrace, with breathtaking views of the sea, the town of Tropea and on a clear day, the active volcanic island of Stromboli. The evening sun sets behind Stromboli.

Each of the internal floors is approximately 35 square metres as is the sun terrace. In addition there are two balconies, patio areas, gardens and parking for one car immediately in front of Bella Vista.

Further details outdoors:

There is parking for one vehicle in front of Bella Vista and a large patio area with plenty of space for drying washing. The gardens provide the perfect spot for a siesta under the olive trees while the aroma of the abundant wild herbs including rosemary, fennel and oregano fill the air.

Further details

The spiral staircase leading to the sun terrace is probably not suitable for the elderly, very young or less able. This property can be enjoyed without a car as there are excellent train links from Zambrone to the airport and all major attractions, and the local village is an easy walk for daily essentials. However the walk to the station is quite steep and those wishing to explore the area more fully will require a car.

The relatively fine peninsula that is the Calabria region seems dominated by dramatic and beautiful coastline; the sea that frames much of the region supplies it with the fish for which its cuisine is well renowned and it provides homes for resort towns for the moderate tourism levels that the region welcomes annually – but to focus solely on the seaside and beaches of Calabria would be to miss the diverse charm of Calabria entirely.

As mentioned Calabria is mountainous – there are three distinct ranges which all demonstrate different faces of Italy and which are home to a diverse array of wildlife and flora.
You have the Pollino Mountains in the north of Calabria which act as a natural barrier separating Calabria from the rest of Italy; you have the Sila which is actually a plateau which at its highest point reaches almost 2,000 meters above sea level, here you will find lakes, forests and incredible hiking opportunities. Finally you have Aspromonte which is framed by the sea on three sides and which protects Calabria to the south and which upon its lower slopes is home to groves, orchards and vineyards.

So as you can tell the natural scenery in Calabria is dramatic and stunning and because there is such a vast choice when it comes to views and elevations, temperatures and natural landscapes it makes deciding where to live in Calabria very difficult! If you’re thinking of living in Calabria you have to spend significant time exploring the region and finding the location that best fulfils your expectations of a home in 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.

Amantea
Amantea ranks high on the list of Calabria’s prettiest towns. It is also one of the region’s most historically fascinating and unique. Long before the Romans and even the Greeks, Amantea has served as an important historical area. Dozens of Bronze and Iron age artifacts have been discovered in and around the mouth of the river Savuto which opens to the sea, near to Amantea’s port. In modern day Amantea the city is essentially divided into two sections, the historical center (Paese) of Amantea is located on the hill above the “new “ Marina town where shops, restaurants and piazzas line the main boulevard, with beautiful sandy beaches in front. Amantea is easily accessed from Lamezia Therme International Airport, and has a journey time of approximately 45 minutes, making it ideal for a weekend break.

Cosenza
Cosenza is the largest of Calabria’s provinces with deserted beaches set on a backdrop of the Sila Massif mountain range. Cosenza is often nicknamed ‘Little Switzerland’ its alpine climate creates a playground for camping, hiking, fishing and sailing. Climb up Moutn Botte Donato through Europe’s greatest forest wonderland for epic views of both the Tyrrhenian and Ionian sea’s or visit the church of San Domenco in the Sila mountain’s which has paintings by Calabria’s most famous impressionist artist Umberto Bocciono.

The provincial capital is the city of Cosenza, the largest as you head through northern Calabria. Approaching from the south gives you the most romantic view of the city dominated by the Norman Hohenstaufen castle perched high on the hill. Having been conquered and invaded by Normans, Romans, Greeks and the Spanish its a wonder this historic city still presents some of the most beautiful baroque architecture, as English author George Gissing commented ‘to call it picturesque is to use an inadequate word’. Now, Cosenza has become the most important commercial and agricultural centres of Calabria with the seat of the regions newest university on the outskirts of the city.