Villa Destinations within easy reach of Lamezia

Here at Lamezia Airport Car Hire we get lots of enquiries asking us where to go for different types of holidays.   More and more we get asked about good villa holiday complexes.   We know of quite a few in and around Lamezia but perhaps one of the best if - La Conchiglia.   It  is located in southern Italy at Capo Vaticano, an area of Calabria known for its wonderful coastline and very safe beaches. From here, the more adventurous can explore this unknown corner of Italy - but keep it a secret! 

 La Conchiglia is a small family run collection of villas and apartments scattered throughout the large grounds, from which a path leads down to a sandy beach. There are 10 x 2 bedroom villas in the  gardens, 1 x double and 1 x  twin. All the villas have a kitchen and excellent bathrooms.

Close by is Villa Karen which comprises of 4 x 3 bedroom apartments with air conditioning. Please note that during high season, music can sometimes be heard from the beach from this property. However, it does not continue beyond midnight - in fact you may want to join the party.

7 x 2 bedroom apartments are situated in a parkland area towards the back of the property and are furnished to the same excellent standards as all the villas.

Self-catering at La Conchiglia is simple. The nearest shops are a short drive away in  San Nicolo di Ricardi, which also has several bars and restaurants. Alternatively you can eat at the restaurant at La Conchiglia, where you can enjoy delicious traditional southern Italian dishes and admire the view towards Stromboli.

There is a large swimming pool at La Conchiglia as well as a small children’s pool, and the beach, where motor boats and windsurfers can be rented, is only a five to ten minute walk. However, there is also a shuttle bus service.

For the more active, tennis courts and horse riding are close by, and bicycles can be hired to explore the area. Alternatively, small harbour towns and secluded beaches are waiting to be discovered by those wishing to venture further afield.

La Conchiglia is ideal for families or couples looking for value for money in a beautiful part of Italy. Capo Vaticano is particularly lively during the peak months of July and August, with many bars and restaurants offering a wide variety of options should you wish to dine out.

What is there to do in Lamezia?

Situated in the five hundred kilometer stretch from Reggio Calabria to Salerno lies the major city of Lamezia Terme.   This commune was legally created in the 1968 to envelope the former communes of Sambiase, Nicastro and Sant’Eufemia Lamezia.   While very controversial at the time the general thinking was that collectively these communes would create a stronger economical unit.  While this did provide for improve economical conditions, it was brought with it a downside – namely the increase in mafia power.   Indeed the local administration was twice completely dismissed for alleged mafia connections.

 

Don’t however let this put you off visiting this beautiful region.   There are many places to visits and lots of things to do.  The highlights of which include:

 

·         A castle built by Greek colonists

·         The Bastion of the Knights of Malta watchtower

·         The ruins of the Cistercian abbey of Santa Maria di Corazzo

·         The Diocesan Museum holds an Arab-Norman ivory case from the 12^th Century

We will of course be reviewing all of these, along with hotels and restaurants in the forthcoming months.