If you are planning on working in the Italian community it is essential. The Italians are good natured and friendly people but like people anywhere, an attempt to communicate with them in their own language will be deeply appreciated! Many people start out with a phrase book and cassettes. For the more serious, there are low cost language schools that cater for students of all ages and abilities.
You will find a very wide range of sport and leisure options in Calabria… Water sports include snorkeling, windsurfing, sailing and deep sea fishing and you’ll find numerous specialists diving centres. Out of the water, golf is becoming more and more popular. There are two courses near to Reggio de Calabria and plans are in…
Generally it should only take a few days to become familiar with driving on the right. Many of the road signs are the same and in our experience, people adapt very quickly. The roads in Calabria are well maintained and probably much less congested than you are used to in the UK. The motorway system…
Calabria, which forms the toe of the Italian boot, is a predominately mountainous region with marked variations in microclimates between the sunny coastal hills along the Ionian and Tyrrhenian seas and the chilly heights of the Sila and Aspromonte massifs. Two grape varieties of Greek origin dominate, Gaglioppo in red wines, Greco in whites, though…
Italians are warm, welcoming people who love to relax, celebrate and socialise with family and friends. This usually takes place around the table either at home or in a restaurant, where they can enjoy the traditions of the Italian cuisine. From the largest cities to the most rural villages, there is one place that remains…
The Calabrese people will welcome you to their region and treat you as friends. In particular they will love the children. They are traditionally hospitable and very keen to show off the beauty of their region and to share it with you.
The Italian national health system offers low-cost health care of a good standard with well trained doctors and medical staff. If you are over UK retirement age you are entitled to receive free medical care in any EU country in which you live on the same basis as any local person and so are your…