Property for sale in Longobardi, Calabria, Italy – IHS30MS

This property with stunning sea views is located in the Comune of Longobardi (cs), in the hamlet of Vardano approx 40 mins drive north of Lamezia airport.
Set in a peaceful location the apartment on 2 levels and approx. 35msq and accessed by a private road that ends at the property. The ground level is composed of 1 room with a bathroom and the upper level, that is accessed by external stairs, comprises 1 room. It makes an ideal base to explore the area. It has been renovated by the owner some time ago but does require some modernisation work.   It is attached to a larger property.
Longobardi is a traditional village with its characteristic narrow streets and charming old buildings. It offers many local amenities including a pharmacy, shops, cafe` bars and pizzeria. In contrast there is a more modern marina front on the coast at Longobardi where you can find a further selection of shops, cafe` bars, a gelateria and restaurant/pizzeria along with a variety of beach lidos during the summer months. Longobardi is also conveniently positioned to explore many other traditional villages, such as Belmonte Calabro, Pizzo, Diamante to name a few. The stunning National Park of La Sila is approx. 1 ½ hour drive away, where you can take advantage of the many year-round activities that are on offer, including walking, pony trekking, quad bikes and in the winter months, skiing. Close by are the Thermal Springs at Guardia Piemontese offering curative mineral waters and mud baths for a variety of conditions with the Terme Luigiane providing Spa treatments from May to October.  Located at the Grand Hotel San Michele at Cetraro, approx. 40 mins drive north there is a 9-hole golf course. Within easy reach via the Autostrada A3 is Reggio Calabria where you will find the Museum that houses the Bronzes of Riace among many other articles of archaeological interest.   Within 15 minutes’ drive is Amantea, a busy town with all the modern amenities: variety of shops and boutiques, café bars, restaurants/pizzeria, gelatarias, pharmacies, post office etc. which blends well with the charming old historical centre where you can meander through the traditional narrow streets and enjoy the true feel of Calabria.  The marina beach front offers beach bars and lidos and a small Acqua Park, children’s play area and a variety of seasonal activities. It also hosts many festivals and fieras during the year and a daily market selling locally grown fruit and vegetables.