, For those who love the colour of the Mediterranean, they cannot fail to be enchanted by the lovely Saint Andrea Garden Resort. To keep the gated development exclusive there are just 28 apartments and nine villas planned, for the fabulous elevated site. The development is high above the traditional pretty town below,, so the views are stupendous.

There are 14 two bedroom ground floor apartments surrounded by the lush gardens.

Each have their own private entrance. There are 14 first floor two bedroom penthouses which come complete with their own private solariums. All have been designed to give a feeling of cool
spaciousness, ideal for lifestyle focused overseas investors.

The villas are designed with the same
spacious interiors.

The developers have chosen materials in keeping with the quality of the craftsmen built development. Every home has Sky television, air conditioning, fully equipped tiled kitchens with granite work surfaces with plumbing ready for dishwashers and washing machines. The
bathrooms are fully fitted with the villas enjoying the luxury of hydromassage baths.

Outside there are pretty gardens crossed by tiled paths with trees dotted around the site giving welcome shade when the sun is high in the sky. The homes are clustered around a large
communal swimming pool. For those who prefer sand between their toes, the local beach is just 900m away.

The Santa Caterina Golf Course is also nearby.

Drive south along the coast from Soverato, turn slightly inland and there is the pretty hillside town of Saint Andrea Apostolo Dello Ionio. The view is breathtaking over tiled roofs down to the glistening blue Ionian sea.
Saint Andrea is a picture book little hill town with characteristic narrow streets and alleyways. The town is old and has just 2200 inhabitants but that does not mean it is short of excellent restaurants where visitors can enjoy
al fresco eating.

Look out for the wonderful tiny shops with treasures galore, including delicious local food, drink and
souvenirs. There are fragrant pine woods on the westerly edge of
the town, away from the sea. This is the real, unspoilt countryside that makes Calabria such a special place to be.

What better place to take a picnic, making the most of the local food and wine bought along the way.

The sea is not far away down the hill. The Saint Andrea beach is just few minutes from the town centre, ideal for a cooling swim and a relaxing laze!

A captive market
Currently the south of Italy is booming thanks to government investment and support.

Financial help from the European Union is helping improve infrastructure and facilities in the resort towns too.
The region is in line for another huge tourism boost with the news that Italy?s Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has breathed new life into a multi-billion Euro plan to build the world?s
longest suspension bridge between Calabria and the island of Sicily.
This combined with Italy?s position as the fourth most popular tourist destination in the world makes Calabria the ideal investment opportunity for property buyers.

The cost of living in the southern climes is also very favourable, despite the recent strength of the Euro. Prices in Southern Italy are said to be 25 per cent below the European average.
Not only are there are excellent rental possibilities, but plenty of potential healthy capital
gains too. And for anyone looking for a place in the sun, Calabria-Southern Italy has it all, beauty and tranquillity backed by solid infrastructure.
There can be no better time to consider Southern Italy and prepare to let go of everyday stress
and enjoy the Italian good life by the glittering Ionian Sea...
Getting There
Travelling to Southern Italy, Calabria is easy and affordable. There are
regular budget airline flights to Lamezia Terme airport from all over
Europe with a fly time of little more than two hours. Crotone Airport,
which also has flights from all over Europe, is nearby too.
Good new roads connect the Lamezia Terme with the Saint Andrea Garden
Resort which is just over half an hour away!
The Italian railway system is excellent and there are stations at Saint Andrea and also at Soverato.