What is Italy associated with in our minds? Well, of course, this is Rome with a million historical sights, the Vatican, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Venice and Florence, Sicily, pasta, pizza, etc. However, for tourists who visit the resort area, Italy is primarily the magnificent beaches of Calabria with fashionable hotels of different categories. The most popular among them are four-star hotels, for example, Orovacanze Club Porto Ada 4 * Hotel, which is a great combination of price and quality. In hotels of this category, tourists will find everything necessary for a good holiday, as well as get acquainted with the real Italian hospitality inherent in almost all southern peoples. By the way, children in this country are also especially treated. For them, the hotel has a children's menu and many different activities.
At the crossroads of two seas
On the very tip of the Apennine Peninsula is the magnificent resort of Calabria. Italy is proud of its resorts and provides tourists with excellent conditions for a beach holiday. The landscapes here are beautiful: rocky mountains covered with forests, hills twined with vineyards, fertile plains, on which endless fields and kitchen gardens stretch, wonderful sandy beaches. The coast is washed by the gentle waters of two seas: Tyrrhenian and Ionian, and the coast of the second, due to the mild climate and an incredible number of sunny days, is more suitable for recreation. Here you can find both well-equipped modern beaches, turning in the evening into noisy discos, and secluded coves, hidden from prying eyes. Of particular charm is the coast in the small town of Pizzo, where the Orovacanze Club Porto Ada 4 * hotel is located. The most popular activity off the coast of Calabria is scuba diving to sunken ships. Many of them have been resting for more than 3 thousand years at the bottom of the Ionian and Tyrrhenian seas.
How to get to Calabria?
If you decide to relax on the Italian coast and bought a tour to Orovacanze Club Porto Ada 4 *, then it is most convenient to get here from Moscow by Alitalia airlines, which make regular flights from the Russian capital to Italy. And at the Roman airport Leonardo da Vinci - Fiumicino you will need to transfer to a local airline that will take you to Lamezia Terme Airport in 30-40 minutes. In Calabria there is another airport, only this one is very close to the town of Pizzo, next to which (9 km) is the Club Porto Ada. Usually, when buying a tour, operators suggest including the cost of a package from the airport to the hotel. And this, of course, is the best option, because otherwise you will have to take care of yourself, and in Italy without a knowledge of the language it will be quite difficult.
Pizzo Calabro - Coast of the Gods
This small resort town with a funny name, as noted above, is located on the Calambrian coast near Lamezia, in the picturesque bay of Euthymius. He has a glorious past. The shores of Pizzo have repeatedly witnessed heroic battles. This is evidenced by the remains of sunken warships off its shores. Why is the city called Pizzo? In this region, fishing for tuna is very popular. So, the fishermen who went to sea to catch this fish called "pizza." And since the bulk of the men in this fishing village were engaged in precisely this matter, the city began to be called as well.
By the way, this coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea is also called the “coast of the gods", since the residential sector is located high on the rocks, and the resort area is located below, next to the beaches. For example, Club Porto Ada is located just 500 meters from the beach line, and Pizzo rises above it. This tiny town, by the way, is known throughout Italy for its tartuffo chocolate ice cream. This dessert was first made in 1943 in honor of the arrival of the Prince of Savoy Ferdinad in the city. Since then, the city has launched the production of this delicacy and thanks to it the locality has become famous not only in Italy, but throughout Europe.
Club Porto Ada 4 *, Calabria: location and general description
This hotel is five hundred meters from its own beach and 9 kilometers from Pizzo. It consists of many two-story buildings with red roofs that look wonderful among the greenery surrounding the entire complex, three swimming pools (2 adults, one for children), several restaurants and cafes, sports facilities (basketball and volleyball fields, tennis courts, billiard tables and ping pong, etc.). All rooms have patios / balconies with outdoor furniture (tables, chairs, sun loungers) and tropical plants. They are equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Unfortunately, animals are not allowed in the hotel.
Number of rooms
The Club Porto Ada Hotel has a total of 148 rooms of the following types:
- standard double;
- standard triple;
- family.
Double rooms consist of a sofa and a bedroom, which is equipped with either one double bed or two "one and a half". The rooms on the ground floor have a patio (patio) with outdoor furniture (plastic table, chairs and sun loungers) and a kitchen, while those located on the second floor have 2 balconies, also furnished with summer furniture. The rooms have marble flooring. The amenities of the rooms include air conditioning, minibar, TV (cable TV), telephone, refrigerator, safe, cabinet furniture, as well as a bathroom with shower, hairdryer, bidet and bath accessories.
Triple room for two adults and one child. It also has a patio and a well-equipped bathroom. The sizes of both the rooms and the patio are the same as in the double. The only difference is the availability of a cot or an extra adult bed. The sofa room has upholstered furniture, as well as a coffee table. The kitchen has cooking utensils, stove, sink, microwave.
The family room is a bit larger and also consists of two rooms. In the bedroom there is a double bed for adults, and in the next room there is a bunk bed for children and a sofa. All other amenities are the same as in the rooms of the previous categories.
Room Service
This upscale hotel offers the following services to tourists:
- round-the-clock room service;
- daily cleaning;
- Strika, ironing and dry cleaning (for a fee);
- concierge service, etc.
Tours to the hotel "Club Porto Ada 4 *"
Prices for tours to this hotel start from 26,000 rubles per person. This includes accommodation for 7 days, all-inclusive meals, transfer, air travel and honey. insurance. As you can see, rest in Italy is quite affordable. Prices for accommodation and meals are quite reasonable, despite the fact that “all inclusive” in this country is not an advertising move, but a real type of service. Tourists are offered a wide selection of dishes, including dessert, pastries, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Umbrellas, sun loungers, towels, both on the beach and by the pools are provided to vacationers for free.
Nutrition
Like all hotels of Calabria (Italy) 4 *, “Club Porto Ada” provides its guests with a choice of the following types of food:
- BB (breakfast only).
- HB (half board).
- AI (all inclusive).
In principle, regardless of the type of food, all guests have breakfast in a special room, where in the morning a buffet is served with a wide variety of dishes, pastries, sweets, drinks and fruits. The rest of the time they can eat in one of several restaurants, quench their thirst in the lounge bar, and also buy groceries in the convenience store.
Entertainment
On the territory of the Club Porto Ada 4 * hotel complex there is a lot of entertainment for both adults and children. Well, firstly, those tourists who do not want to go to the beach can always sunbathe, sitting on the sun loungers, next to one of the three swimming pools. Sports enthusiasts can play tennis or table tennis, soccer, volleyball or basketball. By evening, guests are preparing a fun animation in the amphitheater with a stage. For children, the show program is held in the daytime, for them there is also a mini club and a playground.
Service and infrastructure
The following services and facilities are intended for hotel guests:
- spa and fitness club;
- parking;
- car rental;
- ATM;
- minimarket;
- international restaurant
- bars (in the hotel and on the beach);
- currency exchange point;
- tour desk;
- flower shop, etc.
Beach
If you come to the south of Italy, Calabria with its wonderful beaches will conquer you, and you will love this amazing country with all the strings of your heart. The beaches of this region are famous for their beauty and purity of water. From the first glance at the turquoise surface it becomes clear that rest on this coast will surely succeed.
The private beach of the Club Porto Ada hotel is very close (500 meters) and can be reached in just 5-10 minutes. A path leading through a pine forest leads to it from the hotel. There are all conditions for the comfort of vacationers: there are various types of water activities (water skiing, parachuting, windsurfing, catamarans, bananas, scooters, etc.), a bar, beach equipment. As already noted above, diving is especially popular here - an underwater trip to sunken ships, although this entertainment is not for the faint of heart.
The beach is quite large, and there are few vacationers, only hotel guests, because Ada is far from civilization, like many other hotels in Calabria. The opinions of tourists who have already visited this hotel are mixed. Some praise her for peace and quiet, while others complain about the lack of a hectic life. Some people like the beaches here, while others are annoyed by waves, jellyfish, etc. However, everyone unanimously praises the hotel's kitchen, the friendliness and friendliness of the staff, as well as the cleanliness and well-groomed throughout the complex.
Excursions
The hotel has a travel agency, so if your tour package does not include excursions, you can always contact this service. On the other hand, you can rent a car for 30 euros per day and go on a tour of local attractions on your own. And there is no need to go far, because very close to the city of Pizzo, which is 9 km from the hotel, there are a lot of historical monuments that you must definitely see. For example, the Aragonese fortress (15th century). It rises above the city and magnificent citrus orchards and captivates everyone at first sight with its grandeur. This impregnable fortress with a drawbridge at the entrance is also called Murat Castle. One of Napoleon's most ardent supporters was shot in the walls of this building in 1815.
Another attraction of the city is the Piedigrott Church. Neapolitan sailors who escaped from the storm knocked it out in the rock 300 years ago. It is absolutely inconspicuous from the outside, but inside there is a whole group of beautiful tuff sculptures by three masters of the Barone family: Angelo (father), Alfonso (son) and Giorgio (grandson). If desired, tourists can go to Sicily, wander around Palermo or Carleone, as well as have fun in the water park. You can also go to the foot of active volcanoes, visit ancient monuments of architecture scattered across the coast.
Conclusion
Holidays in Italy will surely appeal to all those tourists who are partial to beautiful landscapes, historical sights, delicious cuisine, warm and welcoming smiles, friendliness and hospitality of local residents. All this can be found in the region of Calabria - the southernmost point of the Apennines.