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Dial +39 for Italy FROM THE AIRPORT
Car Hire :
Take advantage of the special easyJet inflight rates. Visit the Europcar desk on arrival or call +39 0968 51541.
Airport Transfer :
Pre-book your door-to-door transfer with easyJet’s transfer partner, Holiday Taxis—from home to the airport, then city or resort (easyjet.holidaytaxis.com).
Taxi :
The fare to the city centre is about €20. Drivers wait outside the airport (Tel. +39 0968 51722).
Bon Appetit
Pizza Taxi
(Via 1° Maggio. Tel. 0968 26766) Take your pick from pizza, panini (sandwiches) and a buffet full of Italian street food like arancini (rice balls). Closed on Monday.
Ristorante da Raffaele
(23 Via Innocenzo IX. Tel. 0968 29777) Traditional Calabrese cuisine with appetisers such as cured capocollo (ham) and pecorino (cheese), followed by home-made pasta. Desserts and wine also made in-house.
Ristorante Mare Chiaro
(18 Via Nazionale, Gizzeria Lido. Tel. 0968 51251) Perfect for a business lunch or romantic dinner, this elegant restaurant specialises in seafood, often the star of Calabrian cuisine. It's less than 20 kilometres from Lamezia Terme.
Ristorante L'Aragosta
(Località Marina, Via Villaggio del Golfo, Nocera Torinese. Tel. 0968 93385) The 30 kilometre-drive from Lamezia Terme to this Michelin-starred restaurant is well-worth the petrol. You'll be treated to chef Giovanni Mastroanni's seafood creations, including lobster and caramote prawns. Book ahead.
Night Fever
Pasticceria Mimmo di Tropea
(63 Via Piave, Nicastro. Tel. 0968 443 215) If there's a chill in the air (or even if there's not!), stop by for a cappuccino and delicious home-made pastry.
Osteria Tipica Pizzeria Il Casale
(Località Malspina, Feroleto Antico. Tel. 0968 455 023) This eatery less than 10 kilometres from Lamezia Terme doubles as a jazz club and features other live performances. See www.osteriailcasale.it only) or call to find out what's on.
Ayers Rock One
(Contrada Persicaro. Tel. 0968 209 341) Named after the Australian rock formation, this venue has a Down Under theme and boasts various music genres, including reggae, jazz and rock.
On the ground
Shop
Silver, crystal, blown glass, porcelain and ceramics are featured at Kriss di Falvo Antonella. Falvo offers to personalise your purchases, as well as ship them home (103 Via della Nazioni, Sant'Eufemia. Tel. 329 723 1079. www.krissdifalvo.com). Insider Tip
It takes about 40 minutes by train (Tickets: €3. www.trenitalia.it) to Catanzaro, Calabria's capital. There's plenty to do in Catanzaro Lido, but for the old city on a hill, take the funicolare. Key Area
The old Sambiase area was named after a 10th-century monastery honouring St Blaise, and its religious heritage is still strong, with five out of 15 churches remaining. The newly refurbished Politeama hosts art exhibitions and cultural events.
This month
At Palazzo Fazzari, in Catanzaro, you can trace the city's history and tradition in textiles, especially silk, at Tessere l'Arte. Entry is free (24-27 November).
Day Tripping
Tropea
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One of the most popular destinations in southern Italy for its beautiful, clean beaches and quaint medieval town centre full of shops and restaurants. It's about 65 kilometres from Lamezia Terme.
No way!
The Diocese of Lamezia Terme (formerly Nicastro) produced two popes: Marcellus II (served 22 days) and Innocent IX (two months).
Compiled by Michelle Fabio
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