Discover Calabria, Toe of Italy

If you are thinking about heading for Italy, Calabria should be your first choice. This marvel of the South has been discovered only in the last decade by tourists attracted by the beauty of its places whose culture and nature is seemingly untouched by recent centuries. In fact it is extremely rich in history, because of its settlements by many ancient people; in natural heritage; in its amazing coastlines which present white sandy beaches and a seabed full of archaeological treasures; in old hilltops towns and mountains areas. That is why more and more people invest here in a second property.

Symbol of the unspoiled jewels is Tropea, the 'Tyrrhenian Pearl'. It is set in the so called 'Costa degli dei' (coast of gods), which goes from Pizzo to Nicotera, and it is characterized by its typical calette (small bays) which dot its shores. But besides this well-known hotspot, the region is disseminated by “secret” places. We could mention Pietragrande and Caminia, which face the Ionian Sea and the Gulf of Squillace, real earthly paradises bustling with bars and nightclubs during  summer months. Or Amantea, in the province of Cosenza, a gem of the Mediterranean which is both historic and modern. 

It is also true that its status of unexplored region led to an indiscriminate building trade, especially from home developers coming from abroad, who have seen in Calabria a land to be easily exploited. But do not get frightened, if you are looking for a good business opportunity you just need to trust to the local real estate agencies and remember that buying off-plan properties could be convenient but risky in the majority of the cases! Indeed in the last years many people were victims of scams, buyers gave the deposit for properties that eventually were never built. As a matter of fact, there have been many self-styled builders or estate agents disappeared with the booty. So keep your eyes skinned!

Anyway thanks to the perfect union between very affordable prices and uncontaminated nature you can enjoy your new home in this zone of the peninsula that could represent also an excellent investment and income for the future. In effect, in the renowned area of Tropea you will find higher costs, but considerably cheaper than those of other regions. In Scalea and San Nicola Arcella, whose prestige is steadly growing, the prices start from 40.000,00 € for a small one bedroom apartment in habitable conditions and near the beach, or from 90.000,00 € for a detached house.
 
To conclude, Calabria is ideal for a holiday home and at the same time it could be a source of income in the South of Italy also because of its breathtaking scenaries, hospitality, fascinating traditions and delicious typical foods and wines. So hurry up, and take your chance!