Elevation
[?]
Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
663
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
18500
Real Population (5km)
[?]
Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.
127300
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
84
Region
Calabria
Walkability
Very Walkable
Housing availability
[?]
Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.
Low
Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)
40
/ 11
Climate Description
Distinct seasons; crisp winters, warm summers, abundant sunshine, moderate rainfall year-round.
Acri
Calabria
Northern Calabria town with rich culture, local traditions, historical sites, and agricultural production.
Summary
Nestled in the northern part of Calabria, Acri presents a blend of rich culture and practical living for foreign expats and retirees. The town features vibrant local traditions, including the cultural events of White Night and Pink Night, as well as historical sites such as the Church of San Nicola da Belvedere and the MACA Acri Contemporary Art Museum. Its quaint center is punctuated by artisanal shops and industries focused on the production of wine, olive oil, and livestock, emphasizing the region’s agricultural heritage. However, access to the nearest beaches requires a short trip, and healthcare facilities may not meet the expectations of all expats. With a walkable environment and local amenities, Acri offers a serene Italian lifestyle, although those accustomed to fast-paced urban living may find it a contrast.
✅ Pros
– Beautiful climate with mild winters and warm summers.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage throughout the town.
– Opportunities for community integration and local engagement.
– Less crowded, offering a peaceful living environment.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger Italian cities.
– Close-knit community fosters a sense of belonging.
– Access to quality Italian cuisine and local produce.
– Scenic landscapes and natural beauty surrounding the area.
– Non-touristy atmosphere allows for authentic Italian experiences.
– Potential for leisurely lifestyle in a charming setting.
❌ Cons
– Healthcare quality is notably low and may raise concerns.
– Limited transportation options can hinder accessibility and mobility.
– Unemployment rate is higher than the national average.
– Internet speeds can be frustratingly slow for remote work.
– Economic opportunities are limited, affecting job prospects significantly.
– Infrastructure is underdeveloped, impacting day-to-day convenience.
– Weather can be too hot for some during summer months.
– Education facilities may not meet expectations for families.
– Limited shopping options may challenge urban lifestyle preferences.
– Language barriers could affect integration and daily interactions.
Acri Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
18500
Real Population (5km band)
[?]
Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.
127300
Births Per 100 Deaths
40.0
Population Data Source
ISTAT,2023
Estimated Unemployment Rate
Touristy Index
[?]
Calculation of tourist density index for the city, comparing its total tourist number to the overall average tourist number of the region
relative to its own population.The index indicates how a location’s tourist density compares to the average, with values above
100 representing higher-than-average density and values below 100 representing lower-than-average density.
Not Touristic
Income per capita (2023)
[?]
This is an estimation of average income per resident for this town, based on 2023 data from the Italian Ministry of Finance.
16000
Income rank in Italy (2023)
[?]
This is a ranking of the town's average income per resident, against the full list of townships in Italy.
6543 out of 7901
Infrastructure and Connectivity
Closest Airport
Name
Lamezia Terme (Lamezia)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
5
Driving Time
68min(s)
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) is located in Calabria, southern Italy, approximately 9 km south of the city of Lamezia Terme. It overlooks the Tyrrhenian Sea and is especially busy during the summer months, accommodating over 2.6 million passengers in 2022. The airport is a hub for low-cost airlines such as Ryanair, EasyJet, and WizzAir, offering connections to major Italian cities like Rome and Milan, as well as seasonal flights to destinations like Toronto, Vienna, and Cologne. Notably, the airport does not emphasize any particular hub designation but offers significant connectivity for both domestic and international flights, making it a convenient option for travellers seeking both leisure and business routes.
2nd Closest Airport
Name
Sant'Anna (Crotone)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
4
Driving Time
112min(s)
Sant’Anna Airport, located near Crotone in Calabria, Italy, is a small domestic airport primarily serving regional and national routes. With around 170,898 passengers in 2022, it connects to Italian destinations such as Rome, Milan, and Bologna through airlines like Ryanair and Sky Alps. The airport is notable for its basic amenities suitable for budget travellers and is accessible via local buses, taxis, and car hire services, making it a modest yet functional hub for regional air travel.
3rd Closest Airport
Name
Salerno Costa d'Amalfi (Salerno)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
4
Driving Time
115min(s)
Salerno Costa d’Amalfi Airport is situated in Pontecagnano Faiano, Italy, and lies 20 kilometres from Salerno and 44 kilometres from the Amalfi Coast, closer than Naples. The airport, with a current runway of 2,000 meters, is gradually resuming services and targets full operations by 2026-2027. It offers seasonal flights to destinations like London, Milan, and resorts in North Africa and Greece, served by airlines including easyJet and British Airways, indicating a focus on leisure travel.
Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Mongrassano-Cervicati
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
4
Driving Time
29min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Mongrassano-Cervicati provides access primarily to regional train services.
– **Rail lines that stop here**: The station is on regional lines connecting to major nearby cities.
– **Key destinations connected by direct trains**: Notably, trains connect Mongrassano-Cervicati to Cosenza, a major urban centre in the Calabria region. The station is well-positioned for travel to other nearby towns and cities via connecting services.
– **Train operators**: The primary operators serving this station are Trenitalia, with Italo services also potentially available in the broader network.
– **Frequency of departures**: Trains from this station typically run a few times per day rather than on a regular half-hourly or hourly schedule, primarily catering to local commuters.
– **Train types**: The services at Mongrassano-Cervicati consist mainly of regional trains rather than high-speed options, ensuring connectivity primarily within the region rather than across long distances.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Torano-Lattarico
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
32min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Torano-Lattarico
– Rail lines that stop here: The main rail line serving Stazione di Torano-Lattarico is part of the regional services operated by Trenitalia.
– Key destinations connected by direct trains: Direct trains connect Torano-Lattarico to several key destinations, including Cosenza (approximately 21 minutes), Milan Central Station, Ciro, Crotone, Diamante-Buonvicino, and Fuscaldo.
– Train operators: Trenitalia is the primary operator providing services at this station.
– Frequency of departures: Trains generally run several times a day to major destinations, with specific routes seeing departures every 30 minutes to hourly.
– Whether it has high-speed trains, regional only, or a mix: The service is primarily regional with no high-speed trains operating at this station.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Corigliano Calabro
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
36min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Corigliano Calabro includes several rail lines. The key destination that is connected by direct trains is Cosenza, as well as other cities in the Calabria region. The main train operator is Trenitalia, which provides services from the station. Departures are typically at an hourly frequency, although some routes may have fewer trains throughout the day. The station primarily operates regional trains, with no high-speed train services available.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
33
Bars
24
Cafes
22
Cinemas
1
Dentists
5
Golf Courses
0
Gyms
8
Health Clinics
15
Hiking Trails
8
Historical Sites
48
Libraries
0
Museums
5
Parks
6
Pharmacies
8
Restaurants
84
Shopping Centres
97
Supermarkets
36
Spas
12
Beach
Name
100 Mt Sx Canale Salice
Driving Distance
36mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Camigliatello Silano
Driving Distance
48mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
21
Nearest Hospital Name
Beato Angelico
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
8 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
3
Local Public Healthcare Provider
A.S.P. COSENZA
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of Calabria, the healthcare services show mixed results. While the response to heart-related issues, such as readmissions post-heart attack and timely intervention for severe cases, is relatively stronger, other areas present challenges. Emergency treatment for bone fractures and minimally invasive procedures for breast cancer rank below satisfactory standards. The overall provision of local hospital care and recovery efficiency post-surgery are areas of concern, with many indicators falling behind national averages. Prospective residents should carefully consider these factors when evaluating the region’s healthcare quality.
Safety
Seismic Zone (risk of earthquakes)
[?]
Official seismic zones classify areas based on earthquake risk.
Moderate Earthquake Risk
Road Accidents Rate per 10k Inhabitants
[?]
Calculation of road accidents per 10,000 people based on the number of deaths and injuries registered in roads for year 2022 for the city.
11
Percentage of Population at Landslide Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate landslide risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
2
Percentage of Population at Flood Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate flood risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
22
Car Insurance Price Index
[?]
The car insurance price index is a measure of how a city's average car insurance premium compares to the national average,
expressed as a percentage. A value of 100 indicates that the city's premium is equal to the national average.
Values above 100 show higher premiums, while values below 100 show lower premiums.
90.777
Housing & Property Market
Housing availability
[?]
Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.
Low
Property Prices per m²
[?]
Calculation of property sale prices per square meter for apartments, houses in the city.
Median (50th Percentile): The midpoint price, where half the values are above and half below.
First Quartile (25th Percentile): The price below which 25% of properties fall.
Third Quartile (75th Percentile): The price below which 75% of properties fall.
First Quartile
206
Median
365
Third Quartile
689
Connectivity & Digital Access
Walkability Description
Very Walkable
Education
Avg Schools Ranking (All Criteria)
[?]
This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking at all the indicators provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year. Note that figures are only provided by the ministry at the school catchment area level, and therefore several schools may be grouped together.
Top 10%
Avg Schools Ranking (Standardised Tests)
[?]
This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking the students' results in national standardised tests. The data is provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year.
Top 40%
Counts of School
Climate & Weather
Precipitation
[?]
Based on daily climate data for precipitation from OPEN-METEO this parameter indicates how a city's annual precipitation compares to others
in terms of percentage, with values ranging from 0 (lowest) to 1 (highest). For example, a percentile rank of 0.75 means the city's
total precipitation is higher than 75% of other cities.
Somewhat Low (21st-30th percentile)
Sunshine
Very High (81st-90th percentile)
Snowfall
Above Average (51st-60th percentile)
Climate Description
Acri, tucked in Italy, presents a climate with distinct seasonal variations. Winters offer a crisp chill with occasional snow dustings, creating picturesque scenes typical of northern landscapes. Summers in Acri are pleasantly warm, never overwhelming, perfect for al fresco dining or leisurely afternoon strolls through its historic streets. The town enjoys abundant sunshine year-round, ensuring that even the shorter days feel bright and inviting. Rainfall is moderate but well-distributed throughout the year, maintaining the lushness of its surrounding natural landscapes. Acri’s overall gentle climate endears it to expats and retirees seeking a balanced, temperate environment.
Annual Temperature Chart (Min)
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Annual Temperature Chart (Max)
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Sunny Days By Month
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Environmental & Air Quality
Classifications
PM10
[?]
PM10 levels indicate Good air quality at 0–20 µg/m³, Fair at 20–40 µg/m³, Moderate at 40–50 µg/m³, Poor at 50–100 µg/m³, Very Poor at 100–150 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 150–1200 µg/m³.
Good
PM2.5
[?]
PM2.5 is Good if PM2.5 levels are between 0–10 µg/m³, Fair between 10–20 µg/m³, Moderate between 20–25 µg/m³, Poor between 25–50 µg/m³, Very Poor between 50–75 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor between 75–800 µg/m³.
Good
NO2
[?]
NO₂ levels are considered Good at 0–40 µg/m³, Fair at 40–90 µg/m³, Moderate at 90–120 µg/m³, Poor at 120–230 µg/m³, Very Poor at 230–340 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 340–1000 µg/m³.
Good
SO2
[?]
SO₂ levels indicate Good air quality at 0–100 µg/m³, Fair at 100–200 µg/m³, Moderate at 200–350 µg/m³, Poor at 350–500 µg/m³, Very Poor at 500–750 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 750–1250 µg/m³.
Good
O₃
[?]
For O₃, the air is Good at 0–50 µg/m³, Fair at 50–100 µg/m³, Moderate at 100–130 µg/m³, Poor at 130–240 µg/m³, Very Poor at 240–380 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 380–800 µg/m³.
Fair
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
84
Air Quality Description
Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Italy, Acri presents a breath of fresh air, quite literally, for those considering a new residence abroad. The town maintains commendable levels of particulate matter, with both PM10 and PM2.5 consistently classified as good. This ensures that the ambient air supports not only leisurely strolls through its historic avenues but also outdoor activities without concern for respiratory discomfort. While Acri’s air quality stands robust against major pollutants like nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide—both deemed good—it does exhibit moderate levels of ozone. However, this slight deviation does little to mar the overall pristine atmospheric conditions of this charming locale.
Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Italy, Acri presents a breath of fresh air, quite literally, for those considering a new residence abroad. The town maintains commendable levels of particulate matter, with both PM10 and PM2.5 consistently classified as good. This ensures that the ambient air supports not only leisurely strolls through its historic avenues but also outdoor activities without concern for respiratory discomfort. While Acri’s air quality stands robust against major pollutants like nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide—both deemed good—it does exhibit moderate levels of ozone. However, this slight deviation does little to mar the overall pristine atmospheric conditions of this charming locale.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Acri is accessible via the SS107 and SS534 roads, linking it to regional hubs. The nearest airports are Lamezia Terme and Sant’Anna in Crotone. Train connectivity is limited, with stations nearby graded moderately. The town’s infrastructure rating indicates some investment needed in transportation.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Acri, located in Calabria, boasts a culinary scene that is both traditional and varied. Traditional Calabrian dishes such as ‘nduja, a spicy spreadable pork sausage, and fileja, an eggless pasta often served with meat sauces, are staples in local cuisine. Other notable dishes include rigatoni alla silana, a hearty pasta with a rich pork sauce, and frìttuli, a soup made from various pork parts. The town’s dining options extend to international influences, with a small assortment of eateries offering global cuisines. The presence of Michelin-starred restaurants, such as Il Carpaccio, further highlights the quality and recognition of dining in Acri. Overall, the culinary offerings merge local ingredients and traditions with an increasing variety of international flavors, appealing to both locals and visitors.
Shopping Overview
The shopping landscape features a blend of supermarkets, local markets, and specialised boutiques. Modern retail centres provide a diverse range of products, often complemented by local grocery stores. Expats and retirees can explore vibrant markets for fresh produce. While larger commercial spaces offer convenience shopping, the area remains rich in traditional retail experiences, appealing to a variety of shopping preferences.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Acri, located in Calabria, offers access to notable green areas and trails suitable for hikes and other outdoor activities. Lago di Cecita provides opportunities for scenic outings and wildlife observation. Additionally, Carbonaia, situated within the National Park of Calabria, features trails suitable for various fitness levels. The area also allows for cycling excursions, adding to the variety of outdoor activities available. These locations are easily accessible and provide both expats and retirees ample opportunity to engage with nature.
✅ Pros
– Beautiful climate with mild winters and warm summers.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage throughout the town.
– Opportunities for community integration and local engagement.
– Less crowded, offering a peaceful living environment.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger Italian cities.
– Close-knit community fosters a sense of belonging.
– Access to quality Italian cuisine and local produce.
– Scenic landscapes and natural beauty surrounding the area.
– Non-touristy atmosphere allows for authentic Italian experiences.
– Potential for leisurely lifestyle in a charming setting.
❌ Cons
– Healthcare quality is notably low and may raise concerns.
– Limited transportation options can hinder accessibility and mobility.
– Unemployment rate is higher than the national average.
– Internet speeds can be frustratingly slow for remote work.
– Economic opportunities are limited, affecting job prospects significantly.
– Infrastructure is underdeveloped, impacting day-to-day convenience.
– Weather can be too hot for some during summer months.
– Education facilities may not meet expectations for families.
– Limited shopping options may challenge urban lifestyle preferences.
– Language barriers could affect integration and daily interactions.
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