Se hva du kan gjøre og oppleve i Lamezia Terme

These thermal baths are located just few km away from the sea, in an extremely suggestive location surrounded by trees. Let the water wash away all the stress of everyday life and spoil yourself with all the treatments offered at Terme di Caronte.

Bronze statue of the famous king, Frederick II "stupor mundi", known for his charming personality, his support of the arts and his willingness to make different cultures coexist. The statue was crafted by the artist Maurizio Carnevali and donated to the city.

A family owned vineyard, where you can book a private tour, walk around the lovely estate and spoil yourself with olive oil and wine tasting, as well as milk and the genuine and simple food of the area.

This majestic watchtower was built in 1550 to serve the Knights of Malta and is considered to be the symbol of Lamezia Terme. There are several tower-ruins in the area but this is one of the most impressive and well-preserved.

In this national park, established in 1992, visitors can find the Bosnian Pine, not present anywhere else in Calabria. The surroundings include both breathtaking nature wonders but also archaeological points of interest.

Another beautiful park is La Sila, established in 2002, which has a wonderful location at 1,200 metres above sea level. This is a perfect place to go hiking or mountain biking in the summer, as well as riding a horse or just wandering around the enchanting lakes.

Pizzo Calabro is a seaside resort around 34 km from Lamezia. The church of S. Giorgio and the nearby castle are worth a visit, as well as the charming narrow streets where you can wander around and discover the Italian historical heritage. Moreover, a must when you visit this area is to taste the delicious “Tartufo,” a local ice cream, well-known in Italy.

This city, located 43 km from Lamezia, features the "Castello Normanno Svevo", which deserves to be visited on its own and has been turned in a museum that celebrates this Italian area as one of the pearls of Magna Graecia. Furthermore, the ruins of the ancient Greek city of Hipponion not only include a beautiful temple but also impressively high walls that were built to protect the province.

Tropea is a village located 64 km from Lamezia and famous for its white beaches which run right up to Capo Vaticano. The village itself is picturesque and romantic with winding streets and beautiful small piazzas; not to be missed is Pasticceria Tre Stelle, a cosy bakery with a great variety of "pasticcini" (small pastry). Noteworthy is also a Norman church with an interesting black crucifix and the dark-skinned Madonna of Romania. Due to a number of wonders, the citizens of Tropea has proclaimed the Virgin Mary of Romania the patron of village.

Serra San Bruno is a village located 70 km from Lamezia, on a little hill. It was named after the founder of the Carthusian Order and, in fact, features a famous monastery; unfortunately, though, the site is out of bounds to tourists because of the Chartusian monks' vow of enclosure, but you can still visit the museum and enjoy the peculiar nature around this area.

In Lamezia Terme, history-lovers will like The Diocesan Museum. Here you can see several paintings and art objects from the 17th and 18th century. The most famous artefact is a beautiful ivory jewellery box from the Arab-Sicilian collection, which dates back to the 12th century.

Stilo, located 107 km from Lamezia, is included in the official list of the most beautiful Italian villages, being extremely rich in ruins from different ages. When here make sure to visit the Byzantine-style church called "Cattolica", since it is considered to be one of Calabria’s masterpieces.

Monasterace Marina is a seaside village, located around 90 km from Lamezia Terme. It used to be known as "Kaulon", colony of Magna Graecia, consequently it's worth visiting especially for the remains of the Greek settlement, including a temple and some Hellenic houses, as well as for the archeological Museum.

Reggio Calabria is located on the very edge, on the toe of the so-called "Italian boot" and in the southern area of Calabria. This is the largest and oldest city in the area and here you will find beautiful beaches and lots of different attractions, such as museums, theatres and a lovely botanical garden.

In the middle between the Ionian and the Tyrrhenian Sea, on the narrowest part of the country, you find Catanzaro whose main attraction is Viaduct Morandi-Bisantis, one of Europe’s tallest one-arch bridges.

Lapprodo is one of the best restaurants in the area, where you can find traditional fish-based dishes as well as innovative ones, served by an incredibly knowledgeable staff. They also have an excellent lemon sorbet and a rich wine list.

Porta Vaticana is a famous restaurant in the centre of Tropea, mainly serving fish. Besides, recommended dishes here are the risotto Afrodite (with prawns and herbs), fileja alla tropeana (homemade pasta with tomatoes and nduja) and, obviously, pizza.

In this restaurant, located in the center of the beautiful Tropea, you won't get disappointed whichever dish you decide to try, from meat to fish, from pasta to pizza. Furthermore, the staff is friendly and always concerned about the satisfaction of the client.

Affordable prices combined with a great service and evocative location, just in front of the Duomo, this restaurant attracts guests with their speciality like the "Tropeana": pizza with onion, tuna and capers. Also, you'll be enchanted by the romantic environment created by lovely candles at every table.

Great variety of delicious pizza baked according to the original, southern Italian tradition, to be eaten with handcrafted beers. Not to be missed are also the typical appetizers of the area and the "pinsa".

At this warm and friendly restaurant in the middle of the countryside, meat-lovers will get their taste-buds satisfied. A wide array of meat-dishes are on the menu as well as alternatives for guests that prefer something else. Everything is served and presented with high professionalism by the helpful staff.

Il Quadrifoglio is a popular restaurant among locals where all kind of Italian cuisine is served. The atmosphere is lively and on the TV's across the restaurant a soccer game will most likely be shown. Particularly, this restaurant is a good alternative for lunch.

Zenzero serves Italian dishes with a contemporary twist in an ambience characterised by an intimate atmosphere. Their wine cellar is impressive and the desserts end the meals perfectly. It is located in a small street right in the historical centre of Serra San Bruno.

In a rustic atmosphere, just below the lighthouse in Monasterace Marina, the lovely Locanda Cocintum serves generous portions of Italian specialities. Their focus lies on locally produced food and almost everything on the menu is made from organic products.

This authentic restaurant in Reggio Calabria offers top quality food and a list of fine wines. Guests can enjoy the cosy atmosphere out on the patio or in the rustic dining room. The friendly atmosphere is only added when the chef himself comes out to see if the guests are happy with the food.

In a familiar, warm and friendly setting, the waiters at Ristorante Scacco Matto serve large portions of traditional Italian and Calabrian food to their guests. Here you can enjoy a really affordable dinner in a quiet atmosphere.

Piadinas, hamburgers and all you can ever dream about if you're in the mood for a street food night that is still somehow fancy due to the high quality of the ingredients used, is served here at Spizzicando. Remember, every ten purchases you get a free one!

Splendid location for this bar/gelateria where you can try the authentic Tartufo of Pizzo, from the traditional black one to more innovative recipes, always characterised by an extremely high quality.

Cosiness and friendly staff, quality and affordable prices: this is one of the few places where you can have all of this. Everything stands out here, from cakes to ice-cream, from pastries to brioches. Speciality: typical dessert of the area with ice-cream and nuts.

At Gelateria Callipo, in a quiet location, you will find real, delicious ice cream and cakes. You do not want to miss out on their desserts that are made with natural and genuine products. Also, they have received the "Premio Food 2016", for their "Tartufo Limoncello": definitely not to be missed.

Just entering Chocolat will water your mouth. You will find ice-cream and truffles in all kinds of chocolate flavours, so go ahead and try as many as you can. A bar, a bakery, an ice-cream parlour and a Chocoteca (a paradise for chocolate-lovers) all in one place.

This place is popular and famous for its delicious Tartufo, so this is a great place to try it especially if you haven´t tasted it before. It is located in the centre of Pizzo so go and enjoy your ice-cream, while wandering through the lovely little streets.

On the seaside promenade in Reggio Calabria, Gelateria Cesare offers a wide array of ice cream flavours. If you skipped lunch or feel a bit hungry you should try the "Brioche con gelato", a sweet bread cut in half with ice cream inside with your choice of topping.

Central location in a lovely square full of trees that create a suggestive atmosphere. It's both a restaurant and a bar and not to be missed is the "Tagliatelle imperiali" with main ingredients such as tagliatelle, tomato, cream, pepper and shrimps.

Offering aperitivo with a vast array of local and international wines. After dinner it's a great idea to just sit here, enjoying some whisky or vodka of high quality or eating a traditional ice-cream. In addition, live music is played here twice a week.

Factory is not only a restaurant, but also a wine bar, where happy hour is served between 6 and 8pm in the evenings. The modern, elegant interior design and the nice music only add to the relaxed atmosphere where you can enjoy a mouth-watering drink.

Henry Morgan Pub is one of the most popular places, definitely the centre of the area especially in the summer. Great location with three different big rooms and a cosy terrace is available for the guests. The calendar is full with themed nights and entertainment throughout the year, such as live music, cabaret, karaoke and sport.

This ice-cream shop and bar, located right by the waterfront in Reggio Calabria, is popular among both tourists and locals. In the evenings people gather here under the parasols on the patio to enjoy delicious apertivos and ice-creams before dinner.

Lively bar that will satisfy all your desires, since it offers a wide variety of food (from pizza to hamburger, from meat to sandwiches). You can enjoy your dinner while drinking one of the millions cocktails that you could choose from and watching a football match, as in the tradition of I Portici.

When in Calabria you can't miss the occasion to visit this amazing bar where music is the main protagonist: spend a night here and you will feel like you're back in the 50s. To be highlighted are the sandwiches with traditional ingredients from the Calabria region and the beers.

Shopping mall located not so far from Lamezia Terme, in the province of Catanzaro, where you can find a big supermarket, a cinema, countless shops and of course cafés, restaurants and ice-cream parlours. Come and have a look at it during a summer afternoon that is just too hot to be spent outside or on a rainy day!

If you are looking for typical food (at the very least you should buy oil, oregano and chili pepper), one of the best shops is "Antichi Sapori di Calabria". They also have a shop located at the airport of Lamezia Terme, strategic location to buy some traditional food as souvenir before leaving.

Have a look at the outdoor market held in via Sandro Pertini, every Tuesday, from 8am to 2pm and try to get some local delights (could be food, clothes or handicraft) for really good prices.

In the north-east area of Lamezia Terme, you will find this colourful boutique, where all the ladies who just can´t stop themselves from buying cute blouses à pois or retro-style dresses will nothing but love every item here. Also, the environment is particularly refined with flowers on the shelves and romantic paintings.

Giglio Boutique provides a particularly wide array of high quality and elegant clothes and accessories for everyone. In fact, three different stores have been created in order to target men, women and children, having the right amount of space to offer a complete assortment for each of these categories.

Vert Shop offers an incredibly wide array of products: clothes, shoes, belts, sunglasses, wristwatches, backpacks and much more. All of these "street styled" products suit perfectly not only the teenagers who are looking for a new outfit for school, but also adults who are looking for something to wear while training.

Here you will find everything you need to organise an event, a birthday party or a theme party for children and adults. Party Shop, in fact, offers garlands, balloons, whistles, costumes and much more; also, the staff is always available to set up the party. Everything here is so colourful and creates such a cheerful atmosphere that you won't be disappointed.

Italy can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are not sure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend you to contact the embassy or consulate in your country. In order to enter the Schengen zone, international (non-Schengen) travellers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip. Citizens from Schengen countries can travel without a passport, but they must bring with them a valid ID during their stay.

Calabria is located in southern Italy and, as such, is characterised by a hot and dry Mediterranean climate. There are, however, differences inside Calabria: the west coast, for instance, is generally colder and rainier and has high cliffs and small beaches, while the east coast is influenced by the hot and dry air of Africa, and has plenty of large, sandy beaches. The inner part of Calabria is mountainous and experiences low temperatures and heavy snowfall in the winter. If you want to enjoy the beaches and attractions this region has to offer, summer is the best season, roughly from June to September. This period is when most people decide to visit Calabria, as the weather is nice and you can enjoy the vibrant nightlife and the many festivals the major cities have to offer, such as the Summer Arena Festival in Soverato or the Tropea Red Onion and Bluefish Festival in Tropea.

The Lamezia Terme International Airport (St. Eufemia Airport) is located app. 15 km from the city centre. The local transport company Lamezia Multiservizi will take you into the city centre in 40 minutes with buses leaving every 20 minutes. Lamezia Multiservizi Via della Vittoria 1, Lamezia Terme +39 0968 441812 www.lameziamultiservizi.it [email protected] There are also several taxis waiting outside the terminal. The price of the ride depends on how many persons are sharing a taxi, how much luggage there is and what time and day it is.

The company which operates Lamezia Terme’s local transport system is “Lamezia Multiservizi.” One ticket costs around 1.30 € (2 € on board) and is valid for 90 minutes. The best option to visit the area, though, is to rent a car. At the airport, for example, you can find an array of different rental companies that will satisfy all your needs for about 60/70 euros a day (Hertz, +39 0968 51533; Europcar, +39 0968 51541; Maggiore, +39 0968 51331. See also www.sacal.it).

Taxis in Lamezia Terme are usually white or yellow and there should be a meter visible by the front seat inside the car. If you call for a taxi or book one online, the meter starts running as soon as the car starts its journey to pick you up. There are several taxi stands throughout the city. One of the main taxi companies in town is Taxi Lamezia: +39 333 4254735 www.taxilamezia.it [email protected]

Mail boxes in Italy are red and you can buy stamps not only at post offices but also at most tobacco shops (marked with a white-on-brown "T" sign) and many newsstands. One of Lamezia Terme's post offices is located on the following address:

Lamezia Terme’s pharmacies are usually open from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm and from 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm (Mondays-Fridays). They have alternating open hours during nights and weekends and you will find the addresses of those by every pharmacy.

Country code: +39 Area code: 0968

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