Local draught beer | USD 4.75 |
Mid-range restaurant | USD 27.12 |
Local cheese (1kg) | USD 13.56 |
One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 1.36 |
Cappuccino | USD 1.36 |
The Italian city of Lamezia Terme, also referred to as Lamezia, is located in Calabria region’s Catanzaro province. It was set up in 1968 on the eastern border of Piana di Sant'Eufemia, a coastal plain, after drying up a marshy region. Lamezia is located between Tyrrenhian coast and Ionic coast, which makes it alluring for nature lovers. The unpolluted, pristine white beaches of the town offer serenity and bliss to visitors. You can also find plenty of Roman, Greek and Norman temples and architecture across the region.
Along with the regional cuisine, coastal region and mountain range, cheap flights to Lamezia make it an ideal destination for footloose travelers who prefer staying away from the chaos of popular vacation spots. The distance of Lamezia Terme Airport is about 15 km from the heart of the town. It serves as a vital Calabrian airport and a number of domestic and international flights are available here.
You can avail cheap flights to Lamezia offered by airlines like Ryanair, Alitalia, Air Berlin, KLM, Helvetic Airways and Air France. Incidentally, a lot of flights operate to German Destinations as well from this town. However, you can also find flights to London Stanstead and Zurich. There are plenty of regional transport options including rented cars and buses.
Several relics of history can be enjoyed in Lamezia. The huge and spectacular watchtower, Bastion of the Knights of Malta, made in 1550 is one such example. There are ruins of other watchtowers as well. Another place in this town that is worth visiting is the Cistercian abbey of Santa Maria di Corazzo which has an origin dating back to 1060. Visitors to Lamezia also throng to Diocesan Museum and the eco museum in Sambiase. You may also like Saint Pancrazio's church in the town which has some amazing frescoes and statues.
The Calabrese dishes made of sundried, marinated produce and fish will mesmerize your taste buds. You should also savor the regional desserts made of hazelnuts and citrus fruits. There are various types of accommodations available in this city including guest houses, hostels and hotels. You can pick from decent hotels in Lamezia that fit your needs and budget.