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TOP 10 REASONS
TOP 10 REASONS
TOP 10 REASONS
Why travel to Lamezia Terme: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Lamezia Terme
- Lamezia Terme is a charming and friendly village in sunny southern Italy. In addition, the resort is located in Calabria's administrative region, in the province of Catanzaro, between the Ionian and Tyrrhenian (Mediterranean) seas.
- If Italy is shaped like a boot, Lamezia Terme is the front section of it. The Amato River and the Apennine Range, in turn, contribute to the city's diverse landscape.
- Lamezia Terme is famous today for its beautiful natural regions, which include dunes and rocky landscapes, hills and plains, clean sea air perfumed with oranges and rosemary, grand cathedrals and museums, and the ruins of historic mediaeval castles and fortresses.
- Simultaneously, hot mineral springs are an essential element of this town.
- Thermal therapies are more successful when performed in a magnificent historical setting with modern civilisation's perks.
- In other words, individuals can escape the noisy activity of megalopolises, gain health benefits, and relax in the classic Italian ambience of Lamezia Terme. This is an area of Italy that has not yet gained widespread popularity.
- Capital: Rome
- International Airport: Lamezia Terme Airport
- Population: 67,110
- Currency: Euro
- Time: UTC +2
- Driving side: Left
- Main Electricity: 230 V
- Official Language: Italian
- Religion: Roman Catholic
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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Lamezia Terme
- Palmi's House of Culture's folklore collection never fails to delight, especially the collection of masks to fend off the evil eye.
- A trip to the region's major city would be incomplete without stopping at Reggio Calabria's archaeological museum to see the stunning Riace Bronzes.
- A day in the southern highlands included visits to the contemporary art park MuSaBa and the Cattolica di Stilo, an extraordinary Byzantine church.
- Our visit to a husband-and-wife pottery business brought ancient traditions to life as we viewed terracotta being created and the historic graffito technique.
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Lamezia Terme
- The best months for beautiful weather in Lamezia Terme are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- July and August are the warmest months.
- The month of January is the coldest of the year.
- January, February, March, and November are the wettest months.
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Lamezia Terme
Caminia Beach
- Escape the city on this small, gorgeous, cliff-surrounded beach, which offers warm, clear seas and picturesque scenery.
- Despite being one of the best beaches on this stretch of the Italian coast, Caminia Beach is relatively obscure, especially among international tourists who prefer to visit nearby Soverato.
- Look for this little loop of stunning white-sand shoreline surrounded by steep, craggy cliffs. Caminia Beach is a slightly quieter alternative to Soverato Beach, which is larger and livelier.
- However, the beach is relatively modest. Arrive early on hot summer days to assure a nice spot because it is popular among locals and Italian holidaymakers.
- Rent a beach umbrella or lounge chair and settle for a day of relaxation. Take in the breathtaking vistas of the blue-green ocean and the spectacular sheer rocks rising behind the sand.
- The towering cliffs surrounding the beach provide some protection, resulting in generally calm waves.
- Though the beach is mainly sandy, pebbles will be encountered as you walk into the ocean. If you intend to wade or swim, consider donning swimming shoes.
Pizzo Beach
- Swim in this beach's clean and clear sea in the shadow of a clifftop castle as you stroll down the lovely pier.
- Pizzo Beach is the principal sandy strand that stretches along Pizzo's shore. The beach is located in a bay famed for its long pier that provides stunning views of the town and its rocks.
- Wander down the picturesque Passerella di Pizzo pier, which arcs into the bay.
- Take note of how the pier's sides are adorned with pebbles, which assist it in blending in with the natural surroundings.
- Take in the sights of the charming buildings perched above the bay's craggy rocks.
- The majestic Murat Castle, built in the 1400s, lies on top of the granite formation. Learn about Napoleon's brother-in-law, who was killed here by firing squad for treason, during a tour of this Aragonese structure.
- Find a peaceful location on the sand near the cliffs and have a picnic. As you sunbathe on a hot summer afternoon, listen to the surge of the waves. Swim in the Tyrrhenian Sea's pristine blue-green water and bring snorkelling gear to see the variety of colourful aquatic species swimming beneath the surface.
Terme Caronte Hot Spring
- Check out the bubbling waters at Terme Caronte Spa for a unique natural experience.
- This location is well-known for its mineral-rich springs.
- Pay the entrance fee, and then take your time exploring Lamezia Terme's naturally heated water source.
- If you're looking for additional exciting sightseeing opportunities in the neighbourhood, Piazza Mazzini, Nicastro Cathedral, and Museo Diocesano are not far from Terme Caronte Spa.
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Lamezia Terme Off the Beaten Track
Nicastro Cathedral
- Nicastro Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Nicastro, Italy, which is now part of Lamezia Terme.
- It served as the bishop's seat of the Diocese of Nicastro until it was renamed the Diocese of Lamezia Terme.
- In 1094, the Normans built a church using Latin rituals. On March 7, 1683, an earthquake demolished this cathedral.
- In 1675, a new cathedral was erected from the ruins and finished. The façade was remodelled in the Neoclassical style in 1925.
- The dome was finished in 1935. The busts on the façade depict the titular saints and popes Marcello II (Marcello Cervini; 1539-40) and Innocent IX, who were bishops of Nicastro. The wooden choir stalls from the early 18th century are still evident.
Lametino Archaeological Museum
- Lametino Archaeological Museum findings from surface surveys, excavation, and chance find campaigns conducted in Lamezia flat to reconstruct the ancient history of what was a strategic place on the route dell'isthmus between the Ionian and Tyrrhenian seas.
- The museum lies on the first floor of the San Domenico Complex in Nicastro, a former convent founded between 1506 and 1521 and where the great philosopher Tommaso Campanella pursued his theological studies.
- The museum has three sections: prehistoric, classical, and mediaeval.
- The former collects documentation on the more ancient Greek Lametini who frequented the area and the later founding of Terina, a Crotone colony that researchers identify in the Sant' Eufemia Vetere area.
- The hoards of Magna Greek coins and the inscriptions on bronze laminae are particularly interesting.&Nbsp; The second roomè is dedicated to Hellenistic era artefacts, collected during the archaeological explorations carried out in loc. Iardini Renda, and findings età Roman.
- The post-classical material from the Byzantine period through the seventeenth century was revealed in Mediaeval.
- It was discovered during excavations at the Cathedral of the Forty Martyrs, the Benedictine Abbey of St. Mary of St. Euphemia, and the Castle of Nicastro.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Lamezia Terme Culture and Traditions
- More than fifty years have passed since the establishment of the municipality of Lamezia Terme in the province of Catanzaro.
- It was founded in 1967 by a Senate decree that merged the three Calabrian towns of Nicastro, Sambiase, and Santa Eufemia Lamezia.
- However, in such a short period, Lamezia Terme has managed to steal the spotlight in Italy and abroad, thanks to its accommodation and tourism facilities (including a strategic airport and a renowned spa) as well as its intriguing archaeological monuments.
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Lamezia Terme: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
Food
#Food
- Lapprodo is one of the top restaurants in the neighbourhood, serving both classic and unique fish-based cuisine, all while being served by a highly informed crew.
- They also serve an excellent lemon sorbet and have an extensive wine list.
- Porta Vaticana is a well-known restaurant in Tropea's centre that specialises in seafood. Afrodite risotto (with prawns and herbs), fileja alla tropeana (homemade pasta with tomatoes and nduja), and, of course, pizza are all suggested dishes.
- L'antica Grotta, located in the heart of picturesque Tropea, will not disappoint you with any cuisine you taste, from meat to fish, pasta to pizza. Furthermore, the staff is pleasant and always concerned with the client's satisfaction.
- La Boheme is a musical. This restaurant attracts guests with specialities like the "Tropeana": pizza with onion, tuna, and capers, its affordable rates, excellent service, and evocative position, right in front of the Duomo. You'll also be delighted by the romantic atmosphere provided by the gorgeous candles at each table.
- The Ritrovo, A wide selection of tasty pizza prepared in the authentic, southern Italian fashion, to be paired with handcrafted beers. Not to be missed are the region's traditional appetisers and the "pinsa."
Fashion
#Fashion
- Due Mari Shopping Mall is located in the province of Catanzaro, not far from Lamezia Terme. It features a supermarket, a cinema, numerous shops, cafés, restaurants, and ice cream parlours.
- Calabrian Antichi Sapori,"Antichi Sapori di Calabria" is one of the top shops for traditional food. They also have a shop at the Lamezia Terme airport, a great place to pick up some local food as a keepsake before you leave.
- Market on the Street, Look for the outdoor market via Sandro Pertini every Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and attempt to purchase local delicacies at meagre costs.
- Le Big-Camab, This colourful boutique is located northeast of Lamezia Terme. It is perfect for all the ladies who can't stop themselves from buying adorable blouses à pois or retro-style gowns. The atmosphere is also exquisite, with flowers on the shelves and romantic paintings.
Water park
#Fun
- When you wake up in your Calabria water park hotel, you'll feel at ease like you've never felt before.
- Then gather the kids (or your special someone) and head off. No more pushing strollers and herding kids into cars.
- The solution to the question "What are we doing today?" is simple: you're going to the water slide!
- You should also not be anxious about the weather. Hotel indoor water playgrounds are becoming increasingly popular.
- Your children will be amazed if you take them to a water park on a rainy day or in the dead of winter. Get ready for the most unforgettable trip yet.
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Lamezia Terme: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- Since the 1980s, the Punto Verde nursery company, owned by agricultural expert Roberto De Giorgi, has been producing plants for lawns and green spaces that are well-adapted to the Mediterranean climate.
- Punto Verde offers ornamental plants of both exotic and southern origins, as well as recovering old species discovered during maintenance works in the gardens of Salento's ancient houses.
- With the assistance of the University of Salento's Botanical Garden, the business recently added a collection of extinct ancient fruits and beautiful flora.
- Figs, pomegranates, apricots, almonds, plums, and many more species are being recreated as part of a comprehensive project in Salento to create a "widespread" botanical garden, thereby safeguarding the indigenous genetic heritage.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Lamezia Terme Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- Lamezia Film Fest " is a cinematographic festival in its fifth year, held in the picturesque setting of Chiostro San Domenico in the city of Lamezia Terme, in the heart of Calabria.
- Within the Festival, there is a competitive component called "COLPO D'OCCHIO," which is intended for short films of any genre and country with a maximum running time of 30 minutes.
- The section is divided into two sections: an international competition in which the winner receives a cash prize, a winning plate, and entry into the official React Film Fest Official Selection; and a Calabrian competition in which the winner receives the free distribution from the Calabria Film Commission.
- In addition, the UNA association's jury prize will be presented.
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