La Terraza di Pizzo, offering luxury studio to 2 bedroom apartments and penthouses overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, comes with two swimming pools and stylish landscaped gardens in the sought after setting of Pizzo, Calabria.

Property type : New build Seaside Apartments and Penthouses

Address: Pizzo
Accommodation: studio to 2 bedrooms
Prices: € 119K to 355K
Size: 30 to 50 sqm
Deposit: 3000 €
Delivery date: December 2010
Terrace: 8.5- 13.45 sqm
Sales office: Yes
Garden: 28.4 sqm

The development:
La Terraza di Pizzo is a spectacular, ultra-modern development of luxury studio, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments and penthouses, either with spacious gardens on the ground floor or with rooftop terraces on the top floor. The apartments are elegantly and sympathetically designed to reflect the local architecture, yet feature all modern conveniences and high specification finishes. Every apartment faces the crystal clear Tyrrhenian Sea and overlooks the evocative grandeur of the mountains on the other side. Interiors include an American style kitchen with an open-plan living and dining area complemented by the large windows leading to an ample terrace, SKY TV, internet connection and air conditioning. Outside there are two swimming pools, unrivalled sea views and landscaped gardens well stocked with plants and trees, forming an eye-catching centre piece.

Payment terms
• € 3,000 reservation fee (refundable)
• 55% down payment
• 45% On Completion

The location:
This development is in a sublime setting, surrounded by miles upon miles of glorious white beaches, clear blue skies and an awe inspiring backdrop of majestic mountains- this is truly a place that has been blessed by the gods. It is within easy walking distance from Pizzo marina beach which has soft white sand, and local amenities including a selection of local restaurants, bars, shops, a commercial centre and much more.
Pizzo town is a charming mix of Old Italian architecture, steeped in history. The ‘Murat Castle’ that was built in 1486 is an example of some of the delights this town has in store for you. It also boasts superb restaurants with some of the finest Italian cuisine on offer all year round. The atmosphere is one of enchantment and excitement, making this a destination that is difficult to beat. Known to Italians for years as the real Italian Rivera, this sun-soaked corner of Southern Italy is emerging as the most exciting holiday home location in Europe.

Activities:
A wealth of activities are on offer, such as walking, hiking, cycling, sailing, golf (there is a course 30 min away), horse riding, scuba diving, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, volley ball, archery, and even skiing up in the mountains.

Local food and gastronomy:
Tartufo, a large ball of ice cream filled with molten chocolate, was invented in Pizzo to honor the visit of Prince Umberto I of Savoy in 1943. There are about 15 gelaterias in Pizzo, all small family business with their own secret recipe for the tartufo. Pizzo is also famous for its swordfish, pesce spade, and its tuna. Even the Japanese import the tuna of this region. Other specialities of Calabria include Caciocavallo Cheese, Cipolla rossa di Tropea (red onion), Frìttuli and Curcùci (fried pork).

Access:
By car: Once in Roma, it is possible to rent a car and drive. It is autostrada (motorway) almost all the way – except the first 20 miles to the A1. After A1 take the A3 to Pizzo.
By train: The resort is 5 minutes from the train station with direct access to Tropea, Reggio Calabria, Vino Balentia, Napoli, Rome and Milan.
By plane: The resort is only 20 minutes from Lamezia Terme Airport. Airberlin flies directly to Lamezia Terme from London Stansted every Wednesday from May to October and also flies to Naples three times a week in the same period. Easyjet flies from London Gatwick, Stansted and Luton to Milan Linate, Milan Malpensa and Rome Fiumicino every day. From Rome, AirOne, Meridiana/Blue Panorama Airlines and Alitalia fly to Lamezia. Alitalia flies from Newcastle, Manchester, Helsinki and Glasgow with stops on the way.