Elevation
[?]
Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
395
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
8700
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.
46100
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
90
Region
Calabria
Walkability
Car-Dependent
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)
53
/ 13
Climate Description
Temperate climate with mild winters, warm summers, ample sunlight, and infrequent snowfall.
Luzzi
Calabria
Historical town in Calabria known for religious architecture and San Vito di Luzzi DOC wine.
Summary
Luzzi, nestled in the picturesque province of Cosenza, Calabria, offers a blend of historical significance and cultural charm, making it appealing for expats and retirees. The town is distinguished by its rich heritage, featuring remarkable religious architecture such as the Abbey of Santa Maria della Sambucina and the ancient Church of Sant’Angelo, renowned for its artistic treasures. Luzzi’s traditional industries include viticulture, highlighted by the production of San Vito di Luzzi DOC wine, which enjoys protected status.
While Luzzi’s small-town atmosphere fosters a close-knit community, its walkability is limited, which may present challenges for those used to urban conveniences. The nearest beach, approximately 49 kilometers away, offers excellent water quality for leisure activities. Additionally, the healthcare system, while functional, does warrant attention, with access to services requiring travel to larger centers. Nonetheless, the serene environment and connection to local traditions make Luzzi a unique option for those looking to embrace life in Italy.
✅ Pros
– Mild Mediterranean climate throughout the year.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore.
– Opportunities for community integration and social engagement.
– Low tourist presence, providing a peaceful environment.
– Satisfactory air quality for outdoor activities.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger cities.
– Access to local markets and fresh produce.
– Genuine Italian lifestyle with friendly locals.
– Basic healthcare services available within the town.
– Scenic beauty with picturesque landscapes nearby.
❌ Cons
– Healthcare services are basic and may lack specialists.
– Limited infrastructure can make daily life challenging at times.
– Job opportunities are scarce with higher unemployment rates.
– Transportation options are limited, making travel inconvenient.
– Internet speeds can be slow and unreliable for remote work.
– Educational facilities may not meet all expat family needs.
– Local amenities can be few and far between.
– Language barrier may hinder integration for non-Italian speakers.
– Cultural events may be less frequent without tourist influence.
– Seasonal weather can be unpredictable, with heavy rainfall possible.
Luzzi Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
8700
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.
46100
Births Per 100 Deaths
60.0
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.
14100
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.
7434 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
50min(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
103min(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
105min(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 Torano-Lattarico
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
19min(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.
2nd 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
20min(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.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Castiglione Cosentino
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
23min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Castiglione Cosentino includes several key features. The station is served by regional train lines primarily operated by Trenitalia, providing connectivity to various destinations in the Calabria region and beyond. Key destinations connected by direct trains include Paola, Lamezia Terme Centrale, Napoli Centrale, San Marco Roggiano, Amantea, and Tropea.
Frequency of departures varies by destination, with a consistent timetable throughout the day. For example, there are approximately 21 trains daily to both Paola and Napoli Centrale, and around 19 trains to Lamezia Terme Centrale. Other routes have fewer services, with 7 daily trains to San Marco Roggiano and around 16 to Tropea.
The service at this station does not include high-speed trains; it primarily accommodates regional trains, ensuring accessibility for local and regional travel.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
57
Bars
42
Cafes
22
Cinemas
1
Dentists
6
Golf Courses
0
Gyms
9
Health Clinics
13
Hiking Trails
6
Historical Sites
62
Libraries
0
Museums
5
Parks
10
Pharmacies
12
Restaurants
92
Shopping Centres
106
Supermarkets
56
Spas
27
Beach
Name
Via Castagnaro
Driving Distance
50mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Camigliatello Silano
Driving Distance
36mins
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
27 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
9
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
[?]
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.
16
Percentage of Population at Landslide Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate landslide risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
5
Percentage of Population at Flood Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate flood risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
30
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
129
Median
169
Third Quartile
323
Connectivity & Digital Access
Walkability Description
Car-Dependent
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 50%
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.
Below Average (31st-40th percentile)
Sunshine
Somewhat High (61st-70th percentile)
Snowfall
Low (11th-20th percentile)
Climate Description
Luzzi enjoys a temperate climate, characterized by mild winters and warm, sun-filled summers. The town is graced with an ample amount of sunlight throughout the year, ensuring pleasant conditions for both residents and visitors. Snowfall is infrequent and light, contributing to comfortable winters that rarely see severe cold. Summers in Luzzi are notably warm, inviting expats and retirees to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities. Transitioning into and out of seasons is generally mild, solidifying Luzzi's reputation as a year-round destination for those seeking a stable and inviting climate.
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.
90
Air Quality Description
In Luzzi, Italy, the air quality largely presents a welcoming environment for expatriates and retirees seeking a residence complemented by a relatively clean atmospheric condition. Particulates in the air—both fine and coarse—are maintained well within acceptable standards, offering a reassuring ambiance for daily activities outdoors. While most pollutants show good control levels, it is noteworthy that ozone levels hover around moderate standings. This blend ensures that while the air is predominantly fresh and invigorating, sensitive groups should occasionally be mindful of ozone concentrations during certain periods of the year. Overall, Luzzi promises a largely agreeable air quality conducive to healthy living.
In Luzzi, Italy, the air quality largely presents a welcoming environment for expatriates and retirees seeking a residence complemented by a relatively clean atmospheric condition. Particulates in the air—both fine and coarse—are maintained well within acceptable standards, offering a reassuring ambiance for daily activities outdoors. While most pollutants show good control levels, it is noteworthy that ozone levels hover around moderate standings. This blend ensures that while the air is predominantly fresh and invigorating, sensitive groups should occasionally be mindful of ozone concentrations during certain periods of the year. Overall, Luzzi promises a largely agreeable air quality conducive to healthy living.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Luzzi is accessible via the A2 Salerno-Reggio Calabria highway, linking it to major cities in the region. The nearest airport is Lamezia Terme, 50 minutes away, while Sant’Anna Airport in Crotone is slightly further. Two train stations lie within a short drive, albeit with moderate connectivity performance.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
The culinary scene in Luzzi, a quaint town in the region of Calabria, is deeply rooted in its rich culinary heritage, prominently showcasing traditional dishes that encapsulate the essence of Calabrian gastronomy. Key traditional dishes include ‘Nduja, a spreadable pork salume infused with spicy Calabrian chilies, and Frittole, made from various parts of the black pig, known as Nero di Calabria. Seafood plays a vital role, with popular ingredients such as swordfish, anchovies, and squid enhancing local culinary offerings. Other notable dishes include Lagane e cicciari, ravioli filled with local cheeses, and eggplant stuffed with savory fillings. The use of local produce, such as the renowned Tropea onions and Licorice, further distinctifies Calabrian cooking.
In terms of dining options, Luzzi features a variety of establishments ranging from traditional trattorias to more contemporary dining experiences, reflecting both local and international influences. While there are numerous options, the town has yet to be prominently recognized for Michelin-starred establishments.
Shopping Overview
The shopping landscape includes various supermarkets, local boutiques, and shopping centres catering to a range of needs. Residents can access larger retail complexes that offer numerous shops in one location, providing a blend of convenience and product variety. Smaller, independent retailers also contribute to the unique shopping experience, often featuring local goods and specialties. This diverse shopping environment is appealing for both everyday necessities and specialty items, making it suitable for retirees and expats alike.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Luzzi, located in Calabria, offers outdoor enthusiasts Parco Comunale Fabiana Luzzi, a notable green area. For hiking opportunities, the “Imbocco Sentiero dei Sogni” trail provides a scenic route for exploration. These options cater to visitors seeking nature-centric activities.
✅ Pros
– Mild Mediterranean climate throughout the year.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore.
– Opportunities for community integration and social engagement.
– Low tourist presence, providing a peaceful environment.
– Satisfactory air quality for outdoor activities.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger cities.
– Access to local markets and fresh produce.
– Genuine Italian lifestyle with friendly locals.
– Basic healthcare services available within the town.
– Scenic beauty with picturesque landscapes nearby.
❌ Cons
– Healthcare services are basic and may lack specialists.
– Limited infrastructure can make daily life challenging at times.
– Job opportunities are scarce with higher unemployment rates.
– Transportation options are limited, making travel inconvenient.
– Internet speeds can be slow and unreliable for remote work.
– Educational facilities may not meet all expat family needs.
– Local amenities can be few and far between.
– Language barrier may hinder integration for non-Italian speakers.
– Cultural events may be less frequent without tourist influence.
– Seasonal weather can be unpredictable, with heavy rainfall possible.
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