Why are Investors Heading to Calabria
An emerging market with great potential Calabria has beautiful coastline and beaches, crystal clear warm waters, spectacular mountain landscapes, low cost of living, current low property prices and world-class resorts and holiday properties being developed.
property investors and holiday home buyers alike are now heading to Calabria for a multitude of reasons and buying property in Calabria for financial gain and enjoyment.
Investment: The government have recognised Calabria’s tourism potential and are actively encouraging tourism growth and investment in the region. Italy’s government is pledging 100 billion euros-worth of national and EU investment to the south coast including Calabria as part of a 2007 – 2013 cohesion plan.
Infrastructure improvements: The Salerno Reggio Calabria autostrada has been improved and developed and The Lamezia Terme airport is improving connections.
Excellent Tourist Potential: The Calabria region has always been a favourite holiday destination with Italians looking for sunshine, relaxation and peace and quiet as well as active winter sports holidays in the beautiful Alpine mountains.
Many new tourist resorts are now being developed in and around the traditional towns and villages such as Tropea, Pizzo, Mareta, and Crotone.
Tropea was given the number 1 beach holiday spot in The Sunday Times Top 20 Beach Holiday report published January 2007.
These new developments offer affordable holiday accommodation and second homes that provide excellent facilities and easy access to the magnificent scenery, pristine white sandy beaches, sparkling turquoise warm waters and historical sites and attractions.
The superb sunny weather, fantastic local cuisines and traditional Italian way of life that Calabria offers then it is no surprise that the region is now appearing on many tour operators and holiday companies’ brochures so more and more people from both Italy and other European countries are visiting Calabria.
The statistics for tourism visitor numbers to Calabria are steadily increasing as the area is gaining exposure, investment and development.
Therefore overseas investment property buyers are now starting to consider Calabria as a good option for there investment portfolio.
