2 Bed Apartment for sale
Falconara Albanese, Cosenza, Calabria, Italy
Full Description
This property, with lovely views of the coastline and the Eoliean islands, is situated in a small Residence in the Comune of Falconara Albanese (cs), approx 45 mins drive north of Lamezia airport and 15 minutes’ drive from the train stations at Paola and Amantea.
The apartment of approx. 56sqm is accessed via 8 steps that lead onto the terrace. The main entrance door opens into an open plan kitchen/diner and lounge area, then off a corridor there are 2 bedrooms and a bathroom.
The terrace has sea views and there is a small garden area in front of the terrace.
The apartment is ideal to use as a base to explore the area.
Falconara Albanese has its origins dating back many years to occupation from the Albanians and it still retains some of its traditions, although it is now a more traditional Italian village with its narrow streets and stone built properties.
The village itself has a variety of local amenities and the property is a 3 minute drive from the marina village of Torremezzo which benefits from a parade of café bars/gelateria, grocery shops, post office, pharmacy, Go Kart track etc. and during the summer months a number of beach bars and lidos. Torremezzo is conveniently positioned to explore the many traditional villages and to access the stunning National Park of La Sila where you can take advantage of the many year-round activities that are on offer, including walking, pony trekking, quad bikes and in the winter months, skiing.
Close by are the Thermal Springs at Guardia Piemontese offering curative mineral waters and mud baths for a variety of conditions with the Terme Luigiane providing Spa treatments from May to October. Located at the Grand Hotel San Michele at Cetraro, approx. 40 mins drive north there is a 9-hole golf course. Kite surfing at Gizzeria is another option as is rafting at Scalea, both within an hours drive from where the property is located.
The towns of Amantea and Paola are a 15 minute drive in each direction and as well as offering year round facilities and activities host a number of festivals and markets. They are both busy towns with all the modern amenities: variety of shops and boutiques, café bars, restaurants/pizzeria, gelatarias, pharmacies, post office etc. this blends well with the charming old historical centre where you can meander through the traditional narrow streets and enjoy the true feel of Calabria. The marina beach front offers beach bars and lidos, children’s play areas and a variety of seasonal activities.
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