The Facts on Calabria
fact one
Low cost flights from Stansted to Lamezia Terme have sparked off a long-awaited tourism
boom in this captivating land. It's no wonder more and more tourists are discovering Calabria's secret:
Calabria gives you more sunshine and hot weather than any other Italian region!
fact two
In 2006, 20,000 UK tourists visited Calabria. In 2007, already the number of tourists from the UK alone soared to 80,000! The top four countries where Calabria gets its tourism are: Germany, Austria, France and the UK.
fact three
Calabria is no doubt becoming the number one hotspot for British holiday makers with
the majority of them buying homes here. The growth potential of Calabria has generated tremendous interest in the property investment
sector too. Locations along Calabrian coasts have already been earmarked by International property developers to build off-plan residential
projects. Most developments are now in fact nearing their completion date.
Always seek independent legal advice if buying property
and get documents translated into English!
As a new destination, Calabria is not ready for the high numbers of tourists so there is a need for bed and breakfasts and hotels etc. A good business opportunity for whoever wants to start a new venture in the sun!
fact four
GROWTH POTENTIAL - Calabria has been included in the EU’s 2007 - 2013 Cohesion Policy and is set to receive funding amounting to €430,249,377. Italy’s “South” must enlarge its transport infrastructure, reduce unemployment, improve town-planning management, create opportunities for companies to invest etc. Read exactly how Italy plans to invest the total EU funding of €28.8 billion.
fact five
Reggio Calabria has recently been recognised as the 10th Italian "Metropolitan Area" joining: Rome, Turin, Milan, Venice, Genoa, Bologna, Florence, Bari and Naples.
fact six
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