Elevation
[?]
Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
30
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
19300
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.
64700
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.
Relatively Low
Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)
174
/ 113
Climate Description
Moderate climate with ample sun, minimal snow, warm summers, mild winters, and substantial rain.
Gioia Tauro
Calabria
Strategic economic hub with a modern port, rich in history and local culture.
Summary
Gioia Tauro, located in Calabria, is a strategic economic hub with a rich cultural heritage. Known for its modern port, established in the 1990s, it serves as a significant transhipment center for Mediterranean maritime traffic, enhancing its appeal for business-minded expats. The town’s history includes remnants from the ancient city of Methauros, alongside medieval elements such as the Palazzo Baldari and its archaeological museum. Cultural highlights include the small church of Saint Antonio and the picturesque promenade lined with local eateries offering authentic Calabrian cuisine.
While Gioia Tauro boasts a lively economy and an inviting coastal atmosphere, potential challenges include a lower healthcare quality percentile and varying local amenities. The nearby beach is just a short drive away, supplemented by an average internet speed conducive for remote work. For retirees seeking tranquility paired with vibrant local culture, Gioia Tauro offers a unique blend, albeit with some practical considerations.
✅ Pros
– Mild Mediterranean climate year-round enhances outdoor living opportunities.
– Rich cultural and historical backdrop offers unique local experiences.
– Integration opportunities with friendly local community enhance social life.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger Italian cities.
– Access to healthcare facilities, though quality may vary locally.
– Good air quality promotes a healthier lifestyle and well-being.
– Less touristy environment offers tranquility and authentic Italian life.
– Sufficient infrastructure supports daily commuting and transportation needs.
– Local cuisine features fresh, regional ingredients and flavors.
– Internet connectivity supports remote work and digital engagement.
❌ Cons
– Healthcare quality is low; expect challenges with serious conditions.
– Unemployment rate is higher than the national average.
– Limited educational facilities can hinder academic opportunities for children.
– Infrastructure may feel dated and not fully reliable at times.
– Internet speeds can be inconsistent despite overall decent connectivity.
– Less cultural diversity could limit international social experiences.
– Local economy struggles; fewer job prospects for newcomers.
– Limited shopping and entertainment options might feel restrictive.
– Public transportation options are fewer compared to larger cities.
– The town can be quiet—ideal for peace, but might bore.
Gioia Tauro Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
19300
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.
64700
Births Per 100 Deaths
130.0
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.
16100
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.
6500 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
36min(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
40min(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
Catania Fontanarossa (Catania)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
100min(s)
Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) is situated in Sicily, Italy, and serves as a significant air travel hub in the Mediterranean. This airport facilitates connections to numerous European cities such as Rome, Munich, Amsterdam, and London, with key routes including Catania to Rome, one of Italy’s busiest. Notably, it accommodates low-cost carriers like Ryanair and Wizz Air, making it accessible for budget travellers and providing direct flights to leisure destinations. Recent terminal expansions enhance passenger experience, although the airport experienced a temporary disruption in July 2023 due to a fire in the terminal.
Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Gioia Tauro
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
8min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Gioia Tauro includes the following key aspects:
– **Rail Lines**: The station is primarily served by regional and intercity train lines.
– **Key Destinations**: Key direct destinations include Reggio Calabria, Salerno, and Naples. Trains from Gioia Tauro also connect to larger hubs like Milan and Rome, although not all require a transfer.
– **Train Operators**: The main operators are Trenitalia for regional and intercity services. Italo does not serve this station.
– **Frequency of Departures**: Trains generally run with a frequency of every 1 to 2 hours, depending on the time of day and the specific route.
– **Types of Trains**: The station caters to both regional and intercity services, but it does not have high-speed train services.
Overall, the train services at Stazione di Gioia Tauro offer a good mix of connections suitable for both local and longer-distance travel.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Rosarno
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
14min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Rosarno offers a range of connectivity primarily along the Battipaglia–Reggio Calabria railway. The rail lines that stop here include the ones connecting to Reggio Calabria, which are serviced by multiple daily trains. Key destinations connected by direct trains include Reggio Calabria, with a journey time ranging from approximately 45 minutes to an hour, reflecting consistent travellers’ demand. The primary train operator at this station is Trenitalia, which runs the bulk of the train services. Departures are frequent with services available approximately every 30 minutes during peak hours, although this may reduce to hourly intervals at other times of the day. The station primarily caters to regional trains, with no high-speed services available, resulting in a focus on regional travel.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Palmi
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
15min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Palmi provides robust connectivity along the following lines:
– **Rail Lines**: The station is served primarily by Regionale (regional) trains operated by Trenitalia.
– **Key Destinations**: Direct trains connect Palmi to several key destinations, including:
– Reggio di Calabria (34 minutes, approximately 29 trains per day)
– Lamezia Terme Centrale (46 minutes, around 20 trains per day)
– Tropea (49 minutes, 15 trains per day)
– Rome (4 hours 53 minutes, with 17 trains per day)
– Vibo Valentia Pizzo (27 minutes, 16 trains per day)
– Milan (8 hours 16 minutes, 18 trains per day)
– **Train Operators**: The primary operator is Trenitalia, with no high-speed services currently available at this station.
– **Frequency of Departures**: Train departures are quite frequent, with services running from early morning until late evening, enabling good accessibility throughout the day.
– **Train Types**: The service largely consists of regional trains, as there are no high-speed trains stopping at Palmi.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
109
Bars
71
Cafes
21
Cinemas
5
Dentists
38
Golf Courses
1
Gyms
16
Health Clinics
29
Hiking Trails
9
Historical Sites
45
Libraries
4
Museums
24
Parks
12
Pharmacies
12
Restaurants
143
Shopping Centres
39
Supermarkets
85
Spas
29
Beach
Name
Villaggio Due Pini
Driving Distance
10mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Gambarie d'Aspromonte
Driving Distance
46mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
10
Nearest Hospital Name
Giovanni XXIII
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
3 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
14
Local Public Healthcare Provider
A.S.P. REGGIO CALABRIA
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of Calabria, the quality of healthcare services shows varied performance. Local hospital care is considered below the national average. However, the treatment of bone fractures and breast cancer, especially with minimally invasive techniques, is notably efficient. Cardiac care presents a mixed picture; treatment for heart attack readmissions is moderately effective, but swift response times for acute myocardial infarctions are less impressive. Recovery periods post-surgery and readmissions following heart failure reveal a contrast, with one markedly efficient and the other less optimal, indicating disparities across healthcare service quality in this region.
Safety
Seismic Zone (risk of earthquakes)
[?]
Official seismic zones classify areas based on earthquake risk.
High 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.
17
Percentage of Population at Landslide Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate landslide risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
1
Percentage of Population at Flood Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate flood risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
15
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.
110.687
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.
Relatively 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
117
Median
352
Third Quartile
678
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.
Bottom 20%
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.
Bottom 30%
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.
Average (41st-50th percentile)
Sunshine
Very High (81st-90th percentile)
Snowfall
Low (11th-20th percentile)
Climate Description
Located in Italy, Gioia Tauro offers a moderate and favorably consistent climate that suits retirees and expats. Residents enjoy ample sunshine throughout the year, ensuring pleasant weather for outdoor activities and leisure. There is minimal snowfall, typically clearing up swiftly, which eases accessibility and transportation concerns. Summer seasons peak at warm, yet not overwhelmingly hot temperatures, while winters are characterized by mild coolness. The area receives a substantial amount of rainfall annually, which nurtures the lush local vegetation and supports agriculture, adding to the scenic beauty of the region. This climate balance makes Gioia Tauro an appealing choice for those seeking a new home in a magical town with a comfortable lifestyle.
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
In Gioia Tauro, Italy, the quality of the air generally ranks well on major pollutants graded for health and environmental impact. The atmosphere contains low levels of both PM10 and PM2.5 particles, ensuring the air remains mostly clean and clear with minimal particulate matter that could obscure the charming views or impact respiratory health. Levels of nitrogen and sulfur dioxide are also commendably low, contributing to the overall good condition of the air. However, ozone levels present a slight concern, though still within a range that would not generally interfere with daily activities or enjoyment of the local ambiance.
In Gioia Tauro, Italy, the quality of the air generally ranks well on major pollutants graded for health and environmental impact. The atmosphere contains low levels of both PM10 and PM2.5 particles, ensuring the air remains mostly clean and clear with minimal particulate matter that could obscure the charming views or impact respiratory health. Levels of nitrogen and sulfur dioxide are also commendably low, contributing to the overall good condition of the air. However, ozone levels present a slight concern, though still within a range that would not generally interfere with daily activities or enjoyment of the local ambiance.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Gioia Tauro is accessible via the A3 highway, which connects to important regional and national routes. The nearest airports are Lamezia Terme and Tito Minniti, while two train stations within close proximity enhance rail connectivity, both scoring 7 out of 10 for accessibility. The town’s infrastructure is rated 67 out of 100.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Gioia Tauro, located in Calabria, offers a distinctive culinary scene that highlights traditional dishes, particularly the famed ‘Stroncatura,’ a pasta made from coarsely milled durum wheat. This pasta is usually served in two styles: the ‘ammollicàta’ version, paired with anchovies, breadcrumbs, and dried tomatoes, and a spicy iteration featuring ‘Nduja’—a spreadable pork salami notable for its heat. Complementing the local cuisine, the region also specializes in high-quality meats, including goat and wild boar, which contribute to dishes like the capocollo. In terms of dining options, Gioia Tauro features a variety of restaurants, with an increasing presence of international cuisines that reflect the town’s evolving culinary landscape. However, as of now, there are no Michelin-starred establishments reported in the town.
Shopping Overview
The shopping landscape offers a variety of options, including a prominent shopping mall featuring diverse retail shops ranging from electronics to apparel, as well as supermarkets for groceries. Dining venues are integrated within these shopping spaces, providing convenient meal options. The area also hosts smaller boutiques and local markets, catering to various preferences. Overall, the shopping experience is centred around practicality and diversity, accommodating both everyday necessities and unique finds.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Gioia Tauro in Calabria offers a variety of outdoor activities and green spaces suitable for both expats and retirees. Key attractions include the Spiaggia di Gioia Tauro, a notable beach area, and Lungomare di Gioia Tauro for seaside walking. Parco delle Rimembranze provides a green park setting for leisurely walks. For more extensive hiking, the Aspromonte National Park is approximately 30 kilometers away, offering a range of trails and nature experiences. Equitation enthusiasts may also explore options at Starace Centro Equitazione.
✅ Pros
– Mild Mediterranean climate year-round enhances outdoor living opportunities.
– Rich cultural and historical backdrop offers unique local experiences.
– Integration opportunities with friendly local community enhance social life.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger Italian cities.
– Access to healthcare facilities, though quality may vary locally.
– Good air quality promotes a healthier lifestyle and well-being.
– Less touristy environment offers tranquility and authentic Italian life.
– Sufficient infrastructure supports daily commuting and transportation needs.
– Local cuisine features fresh, regional ingredients and flavors.
– Internet connectivity supports remote work and digital engagement.
❌ Cons
– Healthcare quality is low; expect challenges with serious conditions.
– Unemployment rate is higher than the national average.
– Limited educational facilities can hinder academic opportunities for children.
– Infrastructure may feel dated and not fully reliable at times.
– Internet speeds can be inconsistent despite overall decent connectivity.
– Less cultural diversity could limit international social experiences.
– Local economy struggles; fewer job prospects for newcomers.
– Limited shopping and entertainment options might feel restrictive.
– Public transportation options are fewer compared to larger cities.
– The town can be quiet—ideal for peace, but might bore.
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