Hello - please tell me about Scalea!

[Giulia]

I am new to forums and a first-time visitor to Calabria this month in Capo Vaticano and liked it very much - laid back, affordable, low key, unpolluted and stunning! I have a contact in San Lucido but I like the look of Scalea, Praia di Mare, San Nicola and being near to the Pollino N.P. would be great.

I am retired and looking to spend some time away from my home in London (for understandable reasons?) in spring and autumn so looking to rent or even buy small apartment. How are the prices in Scalea for everyday supplies like food, wine, water, petrol and utilities, taxes? Is there anything on the forum already giving prices? I guess for those of us not in the Eurozone the future is looking a bit grim at the moment, especially if you have in mind to invest in property using sterling! I am also interested in learning the language and wondered how much tuition costs.

My lifelong sports have been sailing and riding so would like to explore what possibilities there might be for indulging in those pursuits (in a gentle fashion!) but mainly it's the cost of living in Scalea that I need info on. Would be very grateful to any members who can give me even a limited idea. Also weblinks to estate agents who handle both old and new properties in and around Scalea.

Am looking forward to hearing from some experienced 'Italophiles'.

Ciao!

[Italy4me]

Well, for starters, there's free Italian lessons in the scuola media in Scalea every weekday afternoon.

[MarKel]

You could have a look at these websites

ENGLISH -
Affitti estivi case vacanze Scalea, Riviera dei Cedri, Calabria - A&M Immobiliare
Vendita affitto immobili case vacanza a scalea diamante cosenza in calabria
//\\ Immobiltravel //\\ Agenzia Immobiliare - Riviera dei Cedri
Cirelli Case Immobiliare Scalea (CS) Italia

There are others - you can google them.
Good luck with your search.
Markel

[Giulia]

Thanks Italy4Me and MarKel for that info. It's much appreciated. I realise I need to do a search of the threads. Plenty of good stuff to keep me occupied now the evenings are drawing in.

I was horrified to hear the news about the toxic waste in the sea off Calabria. The people of Calabria must be furious at this threat to their livelihoods. Hopefully the EU, if not the whole world!, will put pressure on Berlusconi. The mafia's greed may have meant they misjudged this one.

Ciao