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 place for excellent new courses to be built.
Skiing can be enjoyed in the winter months in the Sila and Aspromonte
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…
Italian state schools provide free education and school is compulsory for children aged 6 to 14, with current education reforms raising the age to 16. Very young children can attend Scuole Materna, or kindergarten. To enroll a child, make sure you bring with birth certificates, any health records listing vaccinations and any relevant school reports…
Catanzaro’s Provincial Museum houses outstanding relics, from the Neolithic period to the Greek-Roman Age, and a remarkable collection of coins. In Reggio Calabria, the National Museum holds one of the most important archaeological collections in Italy: Paleolithic, Byzantine and Arab art, relics of the Bronze and Iron Ages, tomb outfits, pictorial tables and the world…
Jagged cliffs tumble down into the sea offering exclusive little white sand beaches, rocky grottoes and turquoise waters. At the same time, if you are looking for larger, family oriented beaches there are plenty to choose from. You’ll find the unique Italian ‘Lido’ beaches where you’ll be offered sun beds, parasols, a bar service, kids…
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…
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…