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Gioia Tauro Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see gioia tauro - piano delle fosse - scala gioia tauro - piano delle fosse - scala micheal castaldo - AkA MC Cell Gioia Tauro (Metauros – formally a Greek city during the Magna Graecia era) is a growing village by the sea in the province of Reggio Calabria. Gioia Tauro is located between Naples and Palermo, the next closest town is Palmi which is 7 Km due south. Palmi was "discovered" at the turn of the century by the English aristocracy and today is considered the "jewel" of the Costa Viola for its trendy shopping and sandy beaches. Gioia Tauro is located in the gulf of Gioia, (it holds the second largest port in Europe… after Rotterdam). On a clear day, you can see Sicily and the Aeolian islands AKA Lipari Islands, from the Costa Viola. The “Cittadella” is the oldest part of Gioia Tauro where you can find St. Antonio’s Church and several baroque style buildings with beautiful portals; you can see the ruins of the necropolis in the “contrada Petra” (Petra’s Quarter) and the ruins of a roman villa. In Gioia Tauro Marina along the lungo mare is the century old Gaslini citrus plant. ________History Edit This Gioia Tauro - Viale Don Struzo Gioia Tauro - Viale Don Struzo micheal castaldo - AkA MC Cell Gioia Tauro is not a fad; Like mythological cities of the past, it does not let go of those who see it. Its sea, its shores, its history, its inhabitants form a whole, influencing travelers and rendering their life experience… utterly blissful. For the traveler that yearns for the off the beaten path of the unexplored village, we believe Gioia Tauro represents much of what is valuable about this region of Calabria. Kind people, wonderful food, and the vast history that lies dormant in its tiny twisting streets. Once the hot summer months of July & August pass, with northern Italian vacationers long gone, it gladly returns to it's more quiet nature...although the Gioia Tauro Porto never let’s things remain too quiet. The Porto actually has kept Gioia Tauro thriving. They have a wonderful relationship with the Porto and we believe it keeps their civic leaders fresh and enthusiastic. The Gioia Tauro Porto also brings a lot of $$ to the town that no doubt brings many improvements to the town. However, improvements in Calabria can be very slow…which explains the reason why it’s the final frontier of Italian tourism. Exceptional beauty, no, Gioia Tauro doesn't really hold a candle to many more picturesque towns. But it does have a certain “presence”. Our love of Gioia Tauro lies in it's people and yet these wonderful Calabrian qualities can be found in numerous places...one just needs to slow down and let life happen...Open your own door, rather that running past all the closed ones on your way to the next museum. Gioia Tauro is not only a town by the sea, but a way of life, a love. Gioia Tauro charms anyone who goes there with the color of its sea, the greens of its shores and the warmth of its inhabitants. It is a place that has a miraculously positive and uplifting effect on those who are struggling with the constant demands of everyday life. From artists to businessmen, Italians to Americans, Germans and other Europeans, this Tyrrhenian and Mediterranean part of Italy is for not for ‘everyone’ but for those who come from cold, or warm lands… all have undergone an invigorating metamorphosis when staying … in Gioia Tauro. Contributors February 05, 2005 change by giorgio ____Getting There Edit This ariel photo of gioia tauro ariel photo of gioia tauro Ariel photos Location Staying in Gioia Tauro means you are more centrally located and can get to many more areas of interest in a shorter period of time. As for its location and ideal base for touring, Gioia Tauro is now considered the hub of Reggio Calabria and well-located for day trips to great scenic Calabrian towns and for touring the north east region of Sicily, including Taormina only 1 hour away. It is 2 km in from A3 - the major Autostrada from Salerno to Reggio. It’s 7 km distant from SS106 the other major roadway that cuts through the Aspromonte mountains and connects the Ionian and Tyrrhenian coasts in less than 35 minutes. All trains and buses coming/heading from/to Rome all stop at Gioia Tauro. By air. Gioia Tauro can be reached via a 45 km drive from Reggio Calabria’s airport and a 70 Km drive from the Lamezia Terme airport. Catania’s airport in Sicily is 3 hours away, while Palermo and Naples airports are equal distances at 5 hours apart. _________Beaches Edit This i The Beaches in Calabria The beach in Gioia Tauro (1Km from our villa) is combo of 90% sand and 10% pebbles. (If you have sensitive feet we suggest you bring slip-on beach slippers for walking comfort). It's 3Km in length (great for taking those long beach walks) 75 meters wide thus plenty of space. There are several lido's, restaurants, bars and outdoor showers (during peak season). This beach is very under developed it's very family oriented and not over crowded. Lot's of free parking. Because it has no cliffs or mountains around, there's a constant breeze from the sea. On a clear day you can see the Lipari Islands and Capo Vaticano. The water is crystal clear - aqua marine. The beach in Palmi (7Km from the villa) is combo of 95% sand and 5% pebbles. (If you have sensitive feet we suggest you bring slip-on beach slippers for walking comfort). It's 1Km in length and in a cove 50 meters wide thus can be very crowded. There are several well established lido's, restaurants, bars. Free parking is limited (during peak season). This beach is moderately developed with family & singles attending and can be very crowded. It's surrounded by cliffs and mountains, there's little to no breeze from the sea. On a clear day you can see the Lipari Islands. The water is crystal clear - aqua marine. The beach in Tropea (50Km from the villa) is 100% sand. * Voted one for the TOP 10 beaches in Italy 2004. The sand is granular and soft. It's 500 meters in length 30 meters wide thus can be very crowded. There are a few restaurants, bars and no outdoor showers. This beach is moderately developed and family/singles oriented. Hard to find free parking (during peak season). It's surrounded by cliffs, there's a light breeze from the sea. On a clear day you can see the Lipari Islands. The water is crystal clear - aqua marine. The beach in Capo Vaticano (40Km from the villa) is 100% sand. The sand is granular and soft. It's 500 meters in length and 30 meters wide thus can be very crowded. There are a many restaurants, bars and no outdoor showers (during peak season). This beach is moderately developed and family/singles oriented. Hard to find free parking (during peak season). It's surrounded by cliffs, there's little to no breeze from the sea. On a clear day you can see the Lipari Islands. The water is crystal clear - aqua marine. The Beach in Scilla (20Km from the villa) is 100% sand. The sand is granular and soft. It's 1 km in length 60 meters wide thus it's not crowded. There are a several restaurants, bars and no outdoor showers (during peak season). This beach is moderately developed and family/singles oriented. Very hard to find free parking (during peak season). It's surrounded by cliffs, there's little to no breeze from the sea. On a clear day you can see the Lipari Islands and the coast of Sicily. The water is crystal clear - aqua marine. The new beach in Reggio di Calabria (50Km from the villa) is 100% sand. (the sand was brought in from Gioia Tauro). It's 1Km in length (great for taking those long walks) 25 meters wide thus little space. There are many lido's, restaurants, bars and outdoor showers (during peak season). This beach is very developed. Families and singles enjoy this beach not crowded. Lot's of free parking. Because it has no cliffs or mountains around, there's a constant breeze from the sea. You can see the coast of Sicily and mount Etna. The water is crystal clear - dark blue. The beach on the Ionian Sea (Capo Rizzuto, Locri, Soverato, Rocella etc) (50+Km from the villa) is 100% sand. Most beach towns have 4Km length beaches (great for taking those long walks) 60 meters wide thus lot's of space. There are many lido's, restaurants, bars no outdoor showers (during peak season). The beaches are very developed. Many singles enjoy these beach thus they can be very crowded. Lot's of free parking. Because there are no cliffs or mountains around, there's a constant breeze from the sea. If you listen closely...you can hear the drums from Africa :) The water is crystal clear - aqua marine. ________Things to do Edit This promeande from mount St.Elia overlooking palmi and gioia tauro promeande from mount St.Elia overlooking palmi and gioia tauro micheal castaldo - AkA MC Cell Suggested 2 Week Calabrian Itinerary You cannot miss ‘the villa Mazzini of Palmi’ – a park promenade that over looks the Tryannian sea. It has views of the volcanic Eolian Islands to the west, the tip of Sicily to the south and Capo Vaticano to the north. http://www.comunedipalmi.it/visita.asp You must explore Reggio Calabria. A most interesting place is the Lungomare Matteotti (the promenade), with its vegetation and several Greek and Roman remains, described by D'Annunzio as `the most beautiful kilometer in Italy'. Make your way, we guarantee that you won’t regret it, to Cesare’s, for the best gelato in Italy. http://www.comune.reggio-calabria.it/utility/webcam.htm You have to take a guided tour around Gerace- on the Ionian coast - the Florence of Calabria and discover the history of this delightful city where the Palazzo Garmaldi and the 12th century Byzantine-Norman cathedral are located. One cannot miss having a picnic on the pebble beach at Gioia Tauro and watch the majestic ships make their way into the second largest port in Mediterranean. http://www.comune.gioiatauro.rc.it/  You must visit the local ceramic producers and artisans in Seminara and buy the ‘malocchio’ masks (to ward off the evil eye). http://www.comune.seminara.rc.it/ You’ll enjoy learning about Calabrian olive oil at a private tasting given by the owners of Ponte Vecchio Olive orchards, one of the region's best producers, while sipping some strong homemade wine. If it’s the last thing you do, you must visit scenic Tropea and Capo Vaticano in the province of Vibo Valentia. Have fun and go snorkeling /diving or horse back riding at Palmi’s “la tunara” resort beach. If you love swordfish…you must go sword fish hunting or see how local tradesmen build and repair boats in scenic Scilla. You’ll be in for an adventure when you go trekking/rock climbing in the Calabrian Aspromonte National Park. http://www.parks.it/parco.nazionale.calabria/ You’ll be sorry if you miss visiting glorious Taormina, Sicily at the base of mount Etna. A simple ferry boat ride across the straight of Messina from Villa San Giovanni will get you there. Two of Europe’s active volcano’s are a few hours from each other. You must take a ferry boat from Villa San Giovanni and explore the Aeolian Islands of Vulcano and Stromboli. Try your street smarts and negotiating techniques through the Gioia Tauro street market on Viale Don Struzo every Monday from 8Am to 1PM. Impress your friends back home by take a cooking class in traditional Calabrian cuisine in Villetta Mimma Vittoria’s fully equipped kitchen. Other Activities Gioia Tauro, Palmi and other nearby localities near the villetta have most of the activities a traveler would need on a vacation. From horseback riding, sunbathing, great walks, swimming, scuba diving, aqua park, bowling, basket ball courts, tennis, yachting, fishing, hiking, cycling, hunting, thermal baths and golf. During the summer time the lungomare is where the Gioiese take their passegiatta and listen to state funded summer concerts with the century old citrus plant ‘Largo Gaslini’ tastefully lit as the backdrop. Contributors February 05, 2005 change by giorgio