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Calabria

Region of Italy

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Overview

Calabria is a region in Southern Italy, it forms the metaphorical toe of the Italian boot. It's considered the Caribbean of Europe thanks to its pristine beaches, stunning landscape, and rustic charms. Hillside towns, ancient Greek temples and Byzantine churches dot the countryside of Italy's best kept secret.

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Getting there

Calabria is serviced by airports in Reggio Calabria Airport (Tito Minniti, REG), Lamezia Terme Airport (Sant'Eufemia, SUF) and Crotone Airport (Sant'Anna, CRV).

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Getting around

For holiday makers, there is a free bus service that runs from Lamezia Terme Airport to Tropea.

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Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International Airport

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ProvincesCalabria is divided into five provinces, from north to south:

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UnderstandCalabria has historically been one of the poorest regions in Italy, although it is improving now. The region is quite undeveloped and undervisited by tourists, but is therefore also unspoiled.

TalkAs one of the more remote regions of Italy, English is not as widely spoken in Calabria as it is in the more urbanized north, though still spoken by many urban youth.

Get inCalabria is serviced by airports in Reggio Calabria Airport (Tito Minniti, REG), Lamezia Terme Airport (Sant'Eufemia, SUF) and Crotone Airport (Sant'Anna, CRV).

Get aroundFor holiday makers, there is a free bus service that runs from Lamezia Terme Airport to Tropea.

SeeWhen you visit Calabria, spending a couple of days in Praia a Mare (known as Praja) is a great time.

EatMuch of the traditional Calabrian food is called cucina povera, or simple peasant food. It is long on comfort and good vegetables, and short on fancy frills.

DrinkCalabria is an up-and-coming producer of wines, with a number of regional wines earning the Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) label from the Italian government.

Stay safeThough not as poor as it was in the early part of the last century, Calabria is still one of the least developed regions in Western Europe, and so there is crime in the region.

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