This is authentic Italy! Shop in the local markets, sip cappuccino at the many cafes and taste all of the cakes! Buy your wine directly from the vat's, eat local food almost in Mamma's kitchen, tucked away on side streets, down little alleyways dotted all over the countryside.
Our apartment is new and part of a unique complex for the area, there are 90 units, all two bedroom with a common large pool, the community is gated.The neighbours are from Scotland, England and Ireland, they are friendly and helpful and thrilled to be at their place in the sun! They will give you directions and suggestions if you wish, or discover the area on your own.
The Sea, the Ionian Sea is beautiful,clean,and sparkling it is a 2 minute drive from the apartment, the beach is sandy. The local people walk the sidewalk along the beach eating locally made gelato and chatting about all local events.You will see the older men there gathered, drinking espresso and discussing the world, government and family.
There are little towns all over the hills and continuously along the coast, there is much to discover. Sicily is 2 hours away, driving, bus or train. The scenery along the drive is beautiful!! The apartment is well equipped to create a wonderful meal from the fresh market offerings,these are the type of markets that when you buy 6 fresh oranges for a euro they give you an extra one or 2, this produce is locally grown and fresh, fresh, tomatoes that tastes like tomatoes and wow are they good!
There are of course many, many restaurants in the town and along the roads around the town. There are nice, unique shops to shop and there is a mall 7 minutes driving time. This is authentic Italy, you will not find many chain stores here, only IperSpar and one McDonalds, the rest are family owned shops and stops, each unique. A car is recommended and can be hired from the airport or right at Gioiosa