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.
222
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
18100
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.
49700
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)
52
/ 18
Climate Description
Mild climate with abundant sunshine, mild winters, and warm but not extreme summers.
Palmi
Calabria
Coastal town with historic charm, low cost of living, vibrant community, and outdoor lifestyle.
Summary
Nestled along the Tyrrhenian coast, Palmi in Calabria offers a blend of historic charm and modern living, appealing to expats and retirees alike. The town boasts a warm Mediterranean climate, fostering an outdoor lifestyle with excellent hiking trails and beautiful beaches just a short distance away. Its vibrant community hosts numerous cultural festivals, showcasing local traditions and gastronomic delights, particularly the region’s renowned wines.
While the cost of living is notably low, attracting those on fixed incomes, access to healthcare services can be less robust compared to larger urban centers. Internet connectivity is reliable, making it suitable for digital nomads. However, traffic congestion can be a challenge during peak times. Overall, Palmi presents an inviting, if somewhat rural, setting that merges modern conveniences with a rich heritage, ideal for those looking to immerse themselves in authentic Italian life.
✅ Pros
– Mild Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage for exploration and appreciation.
– Opportunities for integration with welcoming local community and traditions.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger Italian cities.
– Access to local produce and traditional cuisine in markets.
– Less tourist traffic, offering a more authentic Italian experience.
– Scenic coastal views and proximity to beautiful beaches.
– Sufficient healthcare facilities, though quality may vary.
– Basic infrastructure supports daily living needs adequately.
– Growing internet connectivity for remote work and communication.
❌ Cons
– Healthcare quality may leave you feeling more Italian than healthy.
– Public transportation options are limited and infrequent.
– Unemployment rates might make finding local work challenging.
– Infrastructure needs improvement; potholes, anyone?
– Internet speed could test your patience during video calls.
– Limited educational facilities for those with school-aged children.
– Local shopping may require longer drives to larger towns.
– Air quality could be better, but hey, it’s the south!
– Less cultural events compared to larger Italian cities.
– Extreme summer heat may require frequent gelato breaks.
Palmi Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
18100
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.
49700
Births Per 100 Deaths
80.0
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.
18100
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.
5356 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
34min(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
36min(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
96min(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
10min(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
15min(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
19min(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
118
Bars
39
Cafes
17
Cinemas
6
Dentists
30
Golf Courses
0
Gyms
16
Health Clinics
25
Hiking Trails
15
Historical Sites
51
Libraries
4
Museums
30
Parks
12
Pharmacies
11
Restaurants
197
Shopping Centres
67
Supermarkets
88
Spas
39
Beach
Name
Villaggio Due Pini
Driving Distance
11mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Gambarie d'Aspromonte
Driving Distance
50mins
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
8 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)
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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.
41
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.
9
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
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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
494
Median
918
Third Quartile
1654
Connectivity & Digital Access
Walkability Description
Very Walkable
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.
Bottom 50%
Avg Schools Ranking (Standardised Tests)
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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
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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
Very Low (Bottom 10%)
Climate Description
Palmi, Italy, offers a climate that is predominantly mild throughout the year, appealing particularly to those looking to retire or live abroad. The town enjoys abundant sunshine, contributing to pleasant days most of the year. Winters are generally mild with only occasional light snowfalls, making it an easy season for expats from colder regions. Summertime brings warmth but not the extremes found in other Mediterranean locales, striking a comfortable balance between hot and moderate temperatures. Average conditions overall are conducive to outdoor activities, cultivating an ideal setting for both leisure and everyday living in this charming Italian town.
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 Palmi, Italy, the air quality predominantly registers as good across several significant metrics, offering a comfortable environment for its residents. Located in the Calabria region, this picturesque town benefits from a mix of coastal breezes and agricultural freshness which helps maintain lower levels of particulate matter and gaseous pollutants. The town’s atmosphere has commendable levels of nitrogen and sulphur oxides, contributing to an overall conducive air quality scenario. While ozone levels occasionally approach moderate ratings, they seldom detract from the town’s appeal as a potential home for expats and retirees seeking a healthier living situation.
In Palmi, Italy, the air quality predominantly registers as good across several significant metrics, offering a comfortable environment for its residents. Located in the Calabria region, this picturesque town benefits from a mix of coastal breezes and agricultural freshness which helps maintain lower levels of particulate matter and gaseous pollutants. The town’s atmosphere has commendable levels of nitrogen and sulphur oxides, contributing to an overall conducive air quality scenario. While ozone levels occasionally approach moderate ratings, they seldom detract from the town’s appeal as a potential home for expats and retirees seeking a healthier living situation.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Palmi’s connectivity is facilitated by its proximity to Lamezia Terme and Tito Minniti airports. The town is accessible via the A3 motorway, ensuring links to larger cities. Local train stations provide moderate service, reflecting a satisfactory level of infrastructure development.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Palmi, located in the Calabria region of southern Italy, boasts a rich and vibrant culinary scene characterized by both traditional and contemporary influences. The local cuisine prominently features seafood due to its coastal location. Key traditional dishes include ‘pasta ca muddica’ (pasta with breadcrumbs and anchovies), aubergine parmigiana, and stockfish. The area is also known for its specialties like Nduja (a spicy spreadable salami), soppressata, and various cheeses including Caciocavallo Silano. Seasonal vegetables and local ingredients, such as Tropea onions and bergamot, play significant roles in the local diet. Restaurants in Palmi offer a mix of traditional Calabrian fare and international options, reflecting the broader Mediterranean culinary traditions. Notably, De Gustibus – Maurizio is the only Michelin-starred restaurant in Palmi, recognized for its focus on seafood and Mediterranean cuisine, offering a refined dining experience. The town’s dining scene is diverse, catering to various tastes and preferences with a blend of informal trattorias and more upscale establishments.
Shopping Overview
The shopping landscape features various categories including supermarkets, clothing stores, and shopping centres. A notable centre provides diverse retail options, from antiques to contemporary fashion. Additionally, specialised boutiques cater to unique tastes, while local markets present craft and artisan products. Expats will find larger department stores alongside quaint shops offering regional goods, food, and souvenirs. Overall, residents can enjoy a balanced mix of modern retail and traditional shopping experiences.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Palmi offers various outdoor activities appealing to expats and retirees, highlighted by its natural parks and trails. Notable areas include the Sentiero del Tracciolino, a popular hiking trail providing scenic views. For those seeking beach activities, Caletta Rovaglioso and Spiaggia della Marinella are prominent. Golf enthusiasts can visit the Tauriana Golf Club, while marine recreation is available through boat tours such as Escursioni Costa Viola in Barca. The region’s natural landscapes also feature mountain and beach environments, supporting diverse outdoor engagement throughout the year.
✅ Pros
– Mild Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage for exploration and appreciation.
– Opportunities for integration with welcoming local community and traditions.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger Italian cities.
– Access to local produce and traditional cuisine in markets.
– Less tourist traffic, offering a more authentic Italian experience.
– Scenic coastal views and proximity to beautiful beaches.
– Sufficient healthcare facilities, though quality may vary.
– Basic infrastructure supports daily living needs adequately.
– Growing internet connectivity for remote work and communication.
❌ Cons
– Healthcare quality may leave you feeling more Italian than healthy.
– Public transportation options are limited and infrequent.
– Unemployment rates might make finding local work challenging.
– Infrastructure needs improvement; potholes, anyone?
– Internet speed could test your patience during video calls.
– Limited educational facilities for those with school-aged children.
– Local shopping may require longer drives to larger towns.
– Air quality could be better, but hey, it’s the south!
– Less cultural events compared to larger Italian cities.
– Extreme summer heat may require frequent gelato breaks.
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