Reggio Calabria or Reggio is a historic city in southern Italy, the capital of the Province of Reggio Calabria as well as the largest and oldest city in the Calabria region.

Reggio Calabria has its own airport but it is very small and flights are not very regular. The closest major international airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport and you can reach the airport from many European cities including London-Gatwick, Hamburg, and Madrid.
Once you have arrived at the airport the easiest option is to rent a car and drive to Reggio Calabria, the journey is approximately 90km.

The town of Reggio Calabria enjoys an exceptionally mild climate all the year round and, for this reason it is a popular seaside resort. Further than its wonderful beaches, Reggio Calabria also offers many places to visit and attractions. You shouldn't miss the chance to admire the fantastic collection of Greek and Roman sculptures and artefacts in the museum. Among the exhibits are the famous Riace bronzes, two Greek statues recovered from the seabed.

In September there is the festival of the Madonna della Consolazione in Reggio Calabria, in which an effigy of the Virgin is carried shoulder-high in a procession through the streets of the town.
There are many hotels in Reggio Calabria from 5 stars to bed and breakfast to student digs, so whatever your taste or budget you will never be short of a place to stay.

There are also many restaurants and bars in the town; the Marina is a lovely place to spend the evening. Just remember the people in Reggio Calabria are not as well dressed as the Sicilians so you will feel at home in your Capri trousers and sandals.

Don't forget if driving your low cost hire car in and around Reggio Calabria both driver and passenger must wear their seatbelts, dipped car lights must be switched on at any time outside built up areas. Random breath tests can be imposed and the penalties for drink driving are severe - the maximum legal alcohol to blood ratio is 0.05%. It is compulsory to travel with a warning triangle in the car, and wear a reflective jacket if anyone leaves a vehicle stopped on a carriageway at night or in poor visibility. The speed limits are as follows; Expressways 130 KM/H, main roads outside the city 110 KM/H, outside the city 90 KM/H, in the city 50 KM/H .

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