Italian in Calabria
We offer Italian language courses at our school in Florence, Italy.
Students must be at least 16 years old to participate. |
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Italian in Calabria - Capo Vaticano - Italy
Capo Vaticano is situated on the Calabrian coast, close to Tropea in Southern Italy. Calabria, generally thought of as a maritime region, actually is an elongated peninsula with some 800 km of coastline.
Overlooking the clear waters of the Mediterranean, Capo Vaticano is known for its natural scenic beauty, beaches and far-reaching history.
Tropea, the best known town within this area, is only a short leap away from Capo Vaticano and is known for its archaeological past, modern day harbor and rustic houses built on cliff terraces.
The cape is regarded as a secret haven among surfers, sailors, and divers. |
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From the rocky landscape of Capo Vaticano there is a wonderful view of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
When the weather permits, you may even see as far as Sicily and the island of Stromboli with its still active volcano. |
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The Greeks, the Romans and even the Normans discovered the delight of this fertile landscape across the bridge of the Italian Atlas and remained there for long periods.
Today well-preserved excavations from early settlements, temples, statues, and columns give us an almost perfect insight into the traditions and customs of this period.
An absolute paradise for those interested in archaeology! |
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Calabria in a Nutshell |
● Location
Calabria lies at the tip of the Italian peninsula. Capo Vaticano is located south west of Vibo Valentia, close to Tropea. |
● Famous for
Mountainous landscape and beaches; Mediterranean cuisine; archeological remains of Roman and Norman settlements. |
● School surroundings
The school lies in the centre of a beautiful orange grove. Beaches and the charming village centre of Santa Domenica are in walking distance. |
● Cities, towns and villages nearby
Tropea, Pizzo, Reggio Calabria, Messina in Sicily. |
● Places of interest
Historic centre of Tropea, Pizzo, Gerace, Museum in Reggio Calabria with the famous “Bronzi di Riace”, Cosenza, Crotone, Stilo, Vibo Valentia. |
● Special events
Italians love to party and Calabria is no exception. Festivals in Calabria are a famous tradition and are handed down from generation to generation.
Arberesh, Grecanico, Sagre, Fiera dei 100 comuni and the Carnevale del Pollino are some of the more popular reasons to celebrate! |
● Shopping
Copper and gold articles as well as perfumes can be bought at very reasonable prices in Calabria. Lemezia Terme and Pizzo are also famous for its pottery. |
● Nightlife
The school is located in a relatively quiet area of Calabria, but several bars and discos can be found in Santa Domenica. There are also plenty of bars in Tropea. |
● Public transport facilities
Buses run regularly during the summer season between the 15th of June and the 15th of September. |
● Getting there from the airport
By train from the Airport Lamezia Terme: students should take a taxi to the train station in Lamezia. From there, you can take the train towards Reggio Calabria, and get off at Tropea or Santa Domenica. Train schedules can be found at: http://www.trenitalia.it/
By taxi: Not recommended as it is very expensive.
We also offer transfer from Lamezia Terme.
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