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 clubs and babysitting as well as beach games to keep the family amused.
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…
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…
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…
Your retirement pension and other benefits can be paid directly into your bank account at home or in Italy. More information is available from the relevant government departments and we can help and advise you based on your personal circumstances.
The ancient Greeks lived and dined more lavishly in Calabria than in any other part of Magna Græcia. But the mountainous toe of the Italian boot remained isolated and poor for centuries after, as its cooking took on the tasty integrity of a country tradition. Calabria is famed for having the spiciest food in Italy…
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…