Cosa dice la gente di Soverato

After our recent article about the 7% tax towns in Calabria – places where retirees can benefit from a 7% flat tax for up to ten years if they move to a town with less than 20,000 inhabitants – lots of people have been asking us what it’s actually like living in some of those towns. So this time, we’re zooming in on Soverato, a coastal town near Catanzaro in southern Italy that’s known as the “Pearl of the Ionian.” It’s got around 8,400 people, stunning beaches, and quite affordable property prices. But here’s the thing – it’s mostly known as a summer destination, which makes a lot of people wonder: is it one of those ghost towns that empties out come September? To find out what living in Soverato is actually like year-round, we combined our data with the experiences of the people who actually live here. Life in Soverato: What People Say According to some residents, Soverato is a good place to live if you’re looking for a coastal town that doesn’t completely shut down off-season. It’s well-served, full of restaurants and shops, from supermarkets to pharmacies, and there’s a hospital right in town. The kind of place...