TRIPADVISOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE 2017, 2018 & 2019. Modern end ground floor studio apartment with private garden and terrace situated in the deluxe family friendly resort of Pizzo Beach Club. Well equipped. Tastefully furnished. Sleeps 3. FREE private Wi-Fi included. Double bed and bed settee. Fully fitted kitchen with oven, hob, kettle, toaster, utensils. TV, DVD Player. Washing Machine. Fridge-freezer. Separate spacious bathroom with shower enclosure. Air Con. Large stone BBQ in garden. Excellent rear views. Linen and towels provided. Located on the ground floor with a private gated garden with patio and garden furniture so it is ideal for couples & children. This property is not overlooked at the rear and has picturesque views across hills and mountains. Bed Cot suitable for children up to 2 years of age and High Chair are available at small additional fee. Outstanding site facilities include two pools, one with pool bar and water slide. Lifeguard on duty. Outdoor showers. Football pitch, tennis courts, clubhouse with restaurant and bar facilities, small shop, children’s play area and pleasant gardens. Car parking facilities included. To maintain the security of the resort and for the benefit of the resident guests, the compulsory use of wrist bands has been introduced. This will ensure that the facilities of the resort are used exclusively by guests. (The price of the wrist bands are included in your rental cost). Pizzo Beach Club is a secure and safe gated complex, with Reception facilities. It is accessed with swipe cards provided to guests of the resort. It is situated only a 15 minute drive from Lamezia Airport and a 10 to 15 minute walk to the beach through a beautiful pine forest. A short distance by car from the historic picturesque Pizzo Town. Suitable for couples, families with infants/children. Use of facilities included in rental price. Sun loungers by the pools and on the beach are also included. Perfect for relaxing, lazy or active holidays. The resort comprises of: * Swimming Pool * Swimming Pool with pool bar and water slide * Lifeguard * Outdoor showers * Reclining sun loungers & umbrellas * Children's Playground * Tennis courts * Football Pitch * Electronic gated entrance * Landscaped gardens * 24hr security * Restaurant (during season) * Bar * Small Shop for basic groceries * 100 metres to the beach * Please note there may only be one pool open outside of the main season. The property is located a short 10 minute walk from a large sandy beach. The short walk is along a pathway through a beautiful pine and eucalyptus forest. The walk through the forest takes you to the golden sandy beach which stretches 20 km from Pizzo to Lamezia. There are some lovely walks along the beach with beach bars and restaurants along the route. A 'Meet & Greet' service will be operated where you will be met at the resort by the property management company for handover of the keys and you will be shown to the property. (During exceptionally busy times it may be requested that you collect the keys directly from Reception). Currently, arrivals will only be accepted between 1000 hrs and 1900 hrs. An exception may be made if specifically agreed in advance, however this will incur a fee, as the management company are not based at Pizzo Beach complex. No Pets allowed. A Government tourist tax of 2 euros per day up to a maximum of 14.00 euros per person (over 16 years) will be added to the booking. (14 euros is the total maximum amount payable per person, even if staying longer than 7 days). A damage deposit of 150 euros will be reserved on your payment method. This will be refunded within two weeks of your departure subject to satisfactory property inspection. Late deals available. Please Note: As this is a Studio Apartment, there is no separate bedroom. Pizzo Beach Club is located on Calabria's west coast, a 15 minute drive from Lamezia Terme International Airport and a short drive from the centre of historic Pizzo, unspoilt and famous for its imposing castle, medieval squares and narrow streets which overlook the shores of the beautiful Tyrrhenian Sea. It is situated on the Sant Eufemia gulf and facing Stromboli island. It has a variety of shops, restaurants and bars and breathtaking views of the sea and surrounding countryside. Pizzo is renowned for its famous ice cream namely tartufo di Pizzo, a chocolate truffle ice cream. In addition there are endless other flavours which will satisfy the ice cream lover. The main square in Pizzo is Piazza della Repubblica, where tourists can be found relaxing at an outdoor cafe and enjoying a gelato. Close to the square is the Castello Murat, the castle, built in the 15th century. It was here that Joachim Murat, King of Naples and brother in-law of Napoleon, was imprisoned and subsequently executed. Murat was buried at the San Giorgio church. The castle is open to the public, and is also a venue for entertainment and special events. The town of Pizzo is on two levels, and the picturesque harbour is below the castle. This area has an abundance of inexpensive restaurants and bars and is the place to be during a sun filled evening to relax and people watch as the locals come out with their families to stroll along the promenade. Pizzo is steeped in history and legends and walking around the old cobbled streets there is an excellent atmosphere. It is undoubtedly a fantastic place to discover and explore. There are fairs and festivals which take place in Pizzo throughout the year. These are always exciting events, enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. There are many seasonal and arts festivals, with performances and stalls selling local produce. The weekly street markets are colourful and a must to visit if you like a bargain. In the summer tourist season there is a tourist train called the Pizzo Express which takes visitors on a tour of Pizzo and to the Chiesetta di Piedigrotta which is another main tourist attraction. Legend has it that in the mid 1600s a ship was sailing off the coast of Pizzo with a crew of sailors when they encountered a violent storm. The captain, sure that the ship would not survive the storm, gathered his crew and prayed to the Madonna promising that if they survived the ordeal that they would build a church in her honour. The ship was destroyed on the reef but the captain and crew reached the shore unharmed. The sailors kept their promise and built an altar in an existing cave on the shore where local stone-cutters mining blocks of tufo (tuff or tufa) would take refuge from the rain. The church is down a flight of steps. Tickets should first be purchased from a bar on the road above, prior to taking the lengthy trail to it! The interior is ornamented with statues carved from the rock. Please note that the complex is not within walking distance of Pizzo town and therefore a car is recommended if you want to explore the local area as public transport may be unreliable. Around Pizzo Pizzo is conveniently placed on the coastal road and railway for visiting Tropea and the rest of the Costa degli Dei. Hire a car, and you can tour the whole Tropea area visiting small picturesque coastal resorts and villages such as Capo Vaticano, Briatico, Parghelia and Nicotera. The provincial capital, Vibo Valentia, is a short distance inland from Pizzo and is worth a visit for its mighty castle which has superb views. There are a number of interesting inland destinations for travellers with their own transport. Alternatively, take the train from Pizzo on it's coastal route and witness outstanding scenery on your journey. Scilla, a very attractive fishing village and beach resort is around two hours by train. Reggio di Calabria can also be reached by train or car. From this stretch of coast there are summer boat trips to the Aeolian Islands, with departures from Pizzo as well as nearby Vibo Marina. These are seven small inhabited islands off the north shore of Sicily. They are popular as a holiday destination, offering sunshine, beaches and natural beauty. The islands are grouped together as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including Stromboli, off the shores of Pizzo which has an active volcano! A car is recommended in order to visit the beautiful area of Calabria and explore the pretty local towns.