[Andy&Kath]

Hi Flatfield

Welcome to the forum. I would have to say that you shouldn't believe every rumour you hear. I've no doubt that like everywhere in the world there are good and bad people in Calabria. However, from my experience the people are extremely friendly and go out of their way to help you. As Gail has pointed out, I have never had any problems walking around Scalea and wouldn't expect any. As far as flights are concerned; Ryanair fly to Lamezia (from Stansted) from March to October. After October Mr O'Leary usually has one of his many disputes over charges and stops the flights for a while, although last year they started again in December. Easyjet also fly from Stansted to Naples. As far as cost is concerned we usually pay between £40 - £80 each for a return flight. The train from Lamezia to Scalea costs about 12 euros each (1 way - 1 1/2 hours) and Naples to Scalea about 24 Euros each ( 2 1/2 hours). There are regular buses from both airports to the train station which cost 2-3 euros. I would also highly recommend Tony of Calabria Property Consultants should you decide to do some property hunting in the region.
Hope this helps
Andy