Elevation
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Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
4
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
13800
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.
28400
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
84
Region
Calabria
Walkability
Walker’s Paradise
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)
208
/ 109
Climate Description
Mild, sunny climate with gentle winters, warm summers, and well-distributed rainfall.
Amantea
Calabria
Coastal town with beaches, historic architecture, local cuisine, cultural festivals, and moderate healthcare quality.
Summary
Amantea, located on the Tyrrhenian coast of Calabria, offers a blend of stunning seaside views and a rich tapestry of culture, making it an attractive option for expats and retirees. The town boasts picturesque sandy beaches, historic architecture, and a vibrant local community. Residents enjoy a temperate climate, characterized by hot summers and mild winters, perfect for year-round living. The culinary scene is notable, featuring local specialties in family-run eateries.
Cultural festivals, such as the Semi-pagen carnival, reflect the town’s traditions, while the growing network of expatriates fosters community connections. Despite its charm, potential residents should consider the relatively modest healthcare quality. However, the overall affordability and welcoming atmosphere contribute to its appeal. Amantea’s accessibility to Lamezia Terme airport facilitates travel, enhancing its position as a desirable location for those seeking a tranquil Italian lifestyle.
Pros
– Mild Mediterranean climate year-round, ideal for outdoor activities.
– Rich cultural heritage with historical sites and local traditions.
– Opportunities for integration with friendly, welcoming local community.
– Access to decent healthcare services, although improvements needed.
– Air quality rated good, promoting a healthy lifestyle.
– Infrastructure supports basic needs, enhancing daily life convenience.
– Moderate unemployment rate, reflecting local job market stability.
– Scenic coastal views, perfect for relaxation and recreation.
– Close proximity to larger cities for additional amenities.
– Some tourism adds vibrancy without overwhelming the town’s charm.
Cons
– Healthcare services require significant improvements for better quality.
– Limited job opportunities may challenge economic stability for expats.
– Internet connectivity can be unreliable at times, frustrating remote work.
– Public transportation options are limited, making travel inconvenient.
– Income level rank indicates lower economic prospects for residents.
– Educational facilities may not meet the needs of families.
– Seasonal tourist influx might disrupt peaceful local life occasionally.
– Infrastructure score suggests room for enhancements in daily convenience.
– Mild climate can bring humidity, possibly uncomfortable for some.
– Cultural integration may take time, requiring patience and effort.
Amantea Demographics
Population
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This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
13800
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.
28400
Births Per 100 Deaths
60.0
Population Data Source
ISTAT,2023
Estimated Unemployment Rate
Touristy Index
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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.
Some Tourism
Income per capita (2023)
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This is an estimation of average income per resident for this town, based on 2023 data from the Italian Ministry of Finance.
16800
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.
6092 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
29min(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
Tito Minniti (Reggio Calabria)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
83min(s)
Reggio Calabria Airport, also known as Tito Minniti (IATA: REG), is located in the southern part of Calabria, Italy, approximately 7 km from Reggio Calabria city centre. As one of the busiest airports in Calabria, it offers regular flights within Italy to destinations like Milan Linate and Rome Fiumicino, and international seasonal services to Tirana. Known for serving as an access point for the Strait of Messina region, the airport connects travellers primarily through ITA Airways and Ryanair, catering to both domestic and select European routes.
3rd Closest Airport
Name
Sant'Anna (Crotone)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
5
Driving Time
95min(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.
Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Amantea
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
9min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Amantea offers a variety of regional and intercity connections. The main rail lines that stop here include connections to several key destinations. Direct trains connect Amantea to the following major locations:
– Rome (approx. 3h 45m)
– Naples (approx. 2h 40m)
– Cosenza (approx. 38m)
– Cosenza (approx. 1h 17m)
– Lamezia Terme Centrale (approx. 15m)
– Tropea (approx. 59m)
Train operators servicing the station primarily include Trenitalia.
Frequency of departures varies: there are about 21 trains per day to both Lamezia Terme and Rome, while Cosenza has approximately 15 daily trains. Departure intervals can vary from every 30 minutes to hourly.
Stazione di Amantea primarily hosts regional trains, with no high-speed services available.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Campora San Giovanni-Serra Ajello
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
9min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Campora San Giovanni-Serra Ajello
– **Rail lines that stop here:** The station is served by the Battipaglia-Reggio Calabria line and the Tirrenica Meridionale railway.
– **Key destinations connected by direct trains:** Key destinations include Salerno, Amantea, Nocera Terinese, and Reggio Calabria.
– **Train operators:** The primary operators are Trenitalia and Italo.
– **Frequency of departures:** Trains operate on an hourly basis, with some services running less frequently during the day.
– **Type of services:** The station offers a mix of regional trains, and although it does not host high-speed trains, it connects effectively to regional routes.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Nocera Terinese
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
16min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Nocera Terinese includes the following:
– **Rail Lines**: The station is situated on the Salerno–Reggio di Calabria railway, which serves as a crucial north-south corridor in Italy.
– **Key Destinations**: Direct trains connect Nocera Terinese to major destinations such as Lamezia Terme, Tropea, and Roma Termini.
– **Train Operators**: The primary operator is Trenitalia, handling most of the regional services.
– **Frequency of Departures**: Trains typically depart from Nocera Terinese every hour, although this can vary depending on the time of day and destination.
– **Type of Services**: Nocera Terinese mainly serves regional trains, with limited options for high-speed services available to certain destinations, primarily operated by Trenitalia’s Freccia series.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
35
Bars
83
Cafes
26
Cinemas
3
Dentists
6
Golf Courses
0
Gyms
4
Health Clinics
5
Hiking Trails
8
Historical Sites
55
Libraries
0
Museums
9
Parks
4
Pharmacies
4
Restaurants
92
Shopping Centres
1
Supermarkets
63
Spas
5
Beach
Name
Sottopassaggio Ff.Ss.
Driving Distance
4mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Camigliatello Silano
Driving Distance
92mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
21
Nearest Hospital Name
San Francesco
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
32 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
12
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)
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Official seismic zones classify areas based on earthquake risk.
High Earthquake Risk
Road Accidents Rate per 10k Inhabitants
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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.
30
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.
18
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
446
Median
683
Third Quartile
803
Connectivity & Digital Access
Walkability Description
Walker's Paradise
Education
Avg Schools Ranking (All Criteria)
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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 30%
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
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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.
Above Average (51st-60th percentile)
Sunshine
Very High (81st-90th percentile)
Snowfall
Low (11th-20th percentile)
Climate Description
Amantea, Italy, benefits from a mild and sunny climate which appeals to retirees and expats alike. The winters are gentle, with occasional light snowfall that rarely disrupts daily life. Summers are pleasantly warm, avoiding the scorching peaks encountered in more inland regions. The abundance of sunshine throughout the year ensures ample opportunities for outdoor activities and leisure, making it a favored destination among those from cooler, northern climates. Rainfall is adequately spread over the seasons, maintaining the natural beauty of the landscape without causing significant inconvenience. Overall, Amantea offers a balanced climatic environment, ideal for those seeking tranquility under the Italian sun.
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
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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
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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
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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
In Amantea, Italy, the air quality generally presents a conducive environment for those considering relocation, particularly expats and retirees drawn to its calm vistas. The main pollutants, classified from particulate to gaseous forms — such as PM10 and PM2.5 particles — consistently register within ‘Good’ levels, suggesting a minimal impact on health and comfort. Additionally, levels of nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide are notably low, aligning with similarly favorable assessments. However, ozone levels have been recorded at ‘Fair’ ratings indicating some fluctuations but remain within acceptable exposures for daily activities in this picturesque locale.
In Amantea, Italy, the air quality generally presents a conducive environment for those considering relocation, particularly expats and retirees drawn to its calm vistas. The main pollutants, classified from particulate to gaseous forms — such as PM10 and PM2.5 particles — consistently register within ‘Good’ levels, suggesting a minimal impact on health and comfort. Additionally, levels of nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide are notably low, aligning with similarly favorable assessments. However, ozone levels have been recorded at ‘Fair’ ratings indicating some fluctuations but remain within acceptable exposures for daily activities in this picturesque locale.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Amantea is accessible via the A3 motorway, providing connections to major cities in Calabria. The nearest airports are Lamezia Terme and Tito Minniti, facilitating regional and international travel. The town’s train stations reinforce connectivity, supporting local and intercity rail services.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Amantea, situated on the Calabrian coast, boasts a rich culinary heritage defined by its seafood and traditional dishes. Key local specialties include ‘nduja, a spicy spreadable salume, and Frittole made from local black pigs. The abundance of fresh seafood, especially anchovies and swordfish, plays a crucial role in local cuisine, often prepared following age-old traditions. Notable dishes like buccunotto, a unique chocolate-filled pastry, reflect the area’s cultural influences. Dining options are diverse, with numerous local trattorias serving authentic Calabrian fare alongside a selection of international cuisines. Although primarily characterized by traditional offerings, Amantea does not feature any Michelin-starred establishments, focusing instead on accessible and flavorful local dining experiences.
Shopping Overview
The area offers diverse shopping options, including supermarkets, boutiques, and larger shopping centres. Importantly, there are substantial retail outlets such as Centro Commerciale Due Mari and Centro Commerciale Metropolis, which house a variety of shops catering to daily needs and lifestyle preferences. Local markets, particularly in communal squares, provide fresh produce and artisanal products, enhancing the shopping experience. Additionally, specialised shops focus on antiques and gifts, appealing particularly to expats and retirees seeking unique items. The overall shopping landscape balances convenience and local culture.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Amantea, Calabria offers several established trails and outdoor activities suitable for hiking enthusiasts. Key trails include the Amantea ring tour, approximately 9.98 miles with intermediate difficulty, providing expansive views of the region. Another popular route is the Panorama di Amantea loop, covering 5.54 miles, also rated intermediate. For shorter hikes, the Belmonte Calabro trail spans 5.07 miles with similar difficulty. These trails deliver extensive opportunities for retirees and expats to explore the region’s landscapes. Further outdoor options include the beaches at Spiaggia di Coreca and surrounding areas for relaxation and leisurely activities.
Pros
– Mild Mediterranean climate year-round, ideal for outdoor activities.
– Rich cultural heritage with historical sites and local traditions.
– Opportunities for integration with friendly, welcoming local community.
– Access to decent healthcare services, although improvements needed.
– Air quality rated good, promoting a healthy lifestyle.
– Infrastructure supports basic needs, enhancing daily life convenience.
– Moderate unemployment rate, reflecting local job market stability.
– Scenic coastal views, perfect for relaxation and recreation.
– Close proximity to larger cities for additional amenities.
– Some tourism adds vibrancy without overwhelming the town’s charm.
Cons
– Healthcare services require significant improvements for better quality.
– Limited job opportunities may challenge economic stability for expats.
– Internet connectivity can be unreliable at times, frustrating remote work.
– Public transportation options are limited, making travel inconvenient.
– Income level rank indicates lower economic prospects for residents.
– Educational facilities may not meet the needs of families.
– Seasonal tourist influx might disrupt peaceful local life occasionally.
– Infrastructure score suggests room for enhancements in daily convenience.
– Mild climate can bring humidity, possibly uncomfortable for some.
– Cultural integration may take time, requiring patience and effort.
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