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View of Stromboli and Etna from Amantea, Calabria

Amantea · Calabria · Southern Italy

Amantea, Calabria.
Stay & Explore Southern Italy.

Fully restored boutique vacation rentals in Amantea, Calabria — antique furnishings, panoramic terraces, and the perfect base for exploring southern Italy.

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Medieval Centro Storico
Panoramic Sea Views
Restored Antique Furnishings
Hosts You Can Actually Reach

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Vacation Rentals in Amantea, Calabria

Via Cavour vacation rental Amantea Calabria — exterior with sea view

Via Cavour

Apartment

A multi-level vacation rental in Amantea's medieval centre — panoramic sea terrace, full kitchen, antique master suite, and sofa bed. Up to 4 guests.

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San Bernardino Studio loft bedroom with double bed and beamed ceiling, Amantea, Calabria

San Bernardino Studio

Studio

A romantic self-catering studio in Amantea, Calabria — set on a medieval stairway lane with a queen bed, private bathroom, and courtyard. Up to 2 guests.

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San Bernardino Townhouse master bedroom with double bed and balcony doors, Amantea, Calabria

San Bernardino Townhouse

Townhouse

A three-floor self-catering home in the heart of Amantea, Calabria — master bedroom, attic flex space, 3 bathrooms, and rooftop terrace. Up to 5 guests.

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Location

Why Amantea is Your Base for Calabria

Amantea sits midway along Calabria's Tyrrhenian coast — far enough from the tourist circuit to feel genuinely Italian, close enough to everything that matters. Tropea, the Sila plateau, the hilltop villages of the interior, and the Aspromonte are all within a comfortable day's drive.

The town sits directly on the SS18 — the historic coastal road that links the entire Tyrrhenian seaboard from Reggio to Naples. Driving north or south from Amantea puts you on the A2 or A3 motorway within minutes, making almost every corner of Calabria reachable without backtracking.

Prefer not to drive? Amantea has its own train station on the Battipaglia–Reggio Calabria coastal line, with connections north to Naples and south to Tropea, Pizzo, and Reggio Calabria. For the airport, Trenitalia's Lamezia Airlink combines your train ticket with an onward shuttle bus (€1.50 add-on) that runs every 30 minutes and drops you 50 metres from the arrivals exit — making the full journey from Amantea entirely car-free. Check current timetables on Trenitalia.com before you travel. Most visitors to southern Italy see only a sliver — staying here means you see all of it.

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Day Trips from Amantea

Lamezia Terme Airport (SUF)
Via A2 motorway
30 min 30 km
Pizzo — gelato & castle
Coastal SS18
45 min 50 km
Cliff-top town & beaches
1h 15min 87 km
Cosenza & Sila plateau
City + national park
55 min 60 km
Capo Vaticano
Dramatic capes & coves
1h 20min 97 km
Mythic strait village
1h 40min 152 km
Reggio Calabria & Museo Nazionale
Bronzi di Riace
1h 55min 166 km

Approximate driving times. A2 motorway recommended where available.

7+

UNESCO sites & historic towns
within 2 hours

30 min

to Lamezia Terme airport
(SUF) via motorway

2

National Parks —
Sila & Aspromonte — reachable by day

The Destination

Amantea, Calabria —
Italy's Best-Kept Secret

Amantea sits on the Tyrrhenian coast of Calabria — a medieval clifftop town that has never chased the tourist trail. Its centro storico is a labyrinth of narrow lanes, arched passages, and stone buildings layered over two thousand years of history.

Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Norman — every civilization that mattered in the Mediterranean left something here. What remains is an Italy that feels real, not packaged.

"There's an edge of discovery to it — a sense that you've stumbled onto something real instead of something polished and packaged."

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Piazza Calavecchia, Amantea centro storico

More Than a Place to Stay

The Calabrian Experience

3,000 Years of History

Greek foundations, Norman towers, Byzantine frescoes. Amantea's streets are a living museum you'll explore without the crowds.

Legendary Calabrian Food

Tropea red onions, 'nduja, fresh-caught Tyrrhenian fish, homemade pasta. Calabrian cuisine evolved in isolation — and what emerged is entirely its own.

Coast, Mountains & Sea

Crystal Tyrrhenian beaches, Sila National Park's ancient forests, clifftop villages. Almost every great destination in Calabria is within an easy day trip.

Guest Reviews

What Our Guests Say

Airbnb
A truly special experience, staying inside the mountain with unparalleled views of the city and the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Great help with all questions — car rental, restaurant recommendations, and a personal tour of the apartment on arrival. Easy to communicate with the host throughout.

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Birte
9 years on Airbnb · Via Cavour
Airbnb
A superb view of the sea and Stromboli when it's not being shy!

A very nice stay in a peaceful place in Calabria. Our hosts were very welcoming and gave us tips on places to visit and good restaurants. A perfect location to enjoy Sicoli's gelato every night. A must!!!

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Cathy
Névez, France · Via Cavour
Airbnb
The private terrace is an absolute dream — the view is stunning. No photos can capture the sunsets from there.

Claudio was amazingly kind and helpful with everything — lovely to chat with, and he had excellent food and activity recommendations. There was a lot of care put into the place so that the history of the dwelling is maintained but you have all modern comforts. And the pillows are SO good — we slept so well. We can't wait to come back to Amantea.

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Emily
Findlay, OH · Via Cavour
Airbnb
10/10. Worth booking for the view alone.

Claudio and his wife were incredibly helpful, kind and nothing was too much trouble. I locked myself out late in the evening (wouldn't recommend) but he came to meet me in the middle of the night. Great property, beautifully furnished and great recommendations. Thank you for making a great trip for me — highly recommend.

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Kieran
London, United Kingdom · Via Cavour
Airbnb
The view was absolutely incredible, and the Amantea part of the city itself is beautiful.

It has a wonderful atmosphere and lovely nooks and crannies. The accommodation was beautiful, clean, and most importantly air-conditioned, which we really appreciated in that incredible heat. Claudio was a great host — he explained everything nicely, arranged our ride to the train station, and stored our suitcases when our plane was late in the evening.

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Barbara
Opava, Czechia · Via Cavour
Airbnb
The terrace offers a beautiful view of the city and the sea.

A charming two-level apartment located in the historic part of the city, in a quiet and peaceful area. The hosts are very helpful, communicative and friendly.

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Stanisław
Airbnb
Superb apartment full of history with a totally charming host.

He did everything he could to help us. The location requires good physical fitness because it's very high up.

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Richard
Airbnb
Wonderful place!:)

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Jakob
Stockholm, Sweden · Via Cavour
Airbnb
We had a fantastic stay in Amantea.

The host, Claudio, was very friendly, helpful and accommodating. He gave us great recommendations and was right there whenever we needed help. At one point, we locked ourselves out, and it took less than 5 minutes for Claudio to open the door for us. He also recommended a local vet to us. We were very satisfied, and it was the best vacation in the best area. The place is beautiful, and from the bedroom and the terrace you can see the whole city and the sea. Really fantastic. We will definitely come back.

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Johannes
Wegberg, Germany · Via Cavour
B Booking.com
Excellent location in the centre — without being exposed to much noise.

Excellent host, wonderful weather, sun and clear water.

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Dan
Airbnb
Fully renovated studio apartment, central and quiet location, ideal for relaxing after a day at the beach.

Totally recommended.

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Luigi
Milan, Italy · San Bernardino Studio
Airbnb
Claudio welcomed us with great warmth and was at our complete disposal, recommending places and venues to visit.

Really a fantastic experience! I highly recommend it to those who want to discover Amantea. The location is convenient, within walking distance of the center and 500 meters from the beach.

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Stefano
Chirignago-Zelarino, Italy · San Bernardino Studio
Airbnb
A beautiful, atmospheric apartment — I have very good memories of my stay.

Very clean. The host is very nice and very communicative. The area is beautiful. I hope I can come back here again — I highly recommend it to everyone.Translated from Polish

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Hanna
Airbnb
No complaints… Everything was perfect.

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Matthieu
Brussels, Belgium · San Bernardino Studio
Airbnb
A perfect location in the heart of Amantea — near restaurants, shops, beach and train station.

The accommodation was clean, comfortable and all you need as a base to explore Amantea. Claudio was very helpful and responded promptly to any queries we had.

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Airbnb
We felt right at home and will definitely be back!

Our stay in Amantea was wonderful. The accommodation and its location made everything easily accessible on foot, being right in the center. Claudio and his son were very kind and very helpful.

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Roberta
Milan, Italy · San Bernardino Studio
B Booking.com
Mr. Claudio welcomed us with kindness and helpfulness, showing us the main attractions to visit in Amantea.

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Chiara
Rome, Italy · San Bernardino Studio
Airbnb
Claudio was very helpful and friendly. I will recommend this place!

The studio was clean, with almost everything you need to stay for a few days.

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Fabiana
Alessandria, Italy · San Bernardino Studio
Airbnb
Nice place to stay.

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Jm
Terrebonne, Canada · San Bernardino Studio
Airbnb
Both Claudio and Scott are lovely chaps.

The accommodation exceeded our expectations in every way. The communication, advice and support was top notch. I would happily stay here again without any hesitation. Best wishes.

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James
Northwich, United Kingdom · San Bernardino Studio
Airbnb
Amantea Dreams was a perfect place!

It had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable and it was in a great location. Scott was the perfect host! He met us at the apartment and explained everything to us. He even had a guide book made with details of the town, local attractions, and restaurant recommendations. We loved our stay!

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Catherine
Hershey, PA · San Bernardino Studio
Google
A perfect mix of comfort, convenience, and historic ambiance — making it an ideal base for discovering Calabria.

Situated steps from Via Margherita and Corso Vittorio Emanuele, the location couldn't be more perfect. The property is a tasteful blend of historic charm and modern comfort — thoughtfully equipped and beautifully positioned in the Gradinata San Bernardino.

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Bertrand
Local Guide · 150 reviews · San Bernardino Townhouse
B Booking.com
The hosts were incredibly gracious and flexible — our travel days were completely stress-free.

The place is very cozy and spacious. The kitchen was well-equipped, the bed was extremely comfortable, and the little touches (coffee, milk, olive oil) made a huge difference. The dedicated workspace, fast Wi-Fi, and flexible check-in made this a perfect stay.

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Marta
Airbnb
Claudio was a fantastic host — met us at the location, extremely informative, and incredibly patient.

When we requested a hair dryer he personally delivered it himself. Highly recommended — a prime spot for restaurants, bars, and the ocean. We highly recommend Claudio and Amantea Dreams.

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Corrado
Pittsburgh, PA · San Bernardino Townhouse
Airbnb
Very convenient for professionals, combining work with leisure. Claudio speaks perfect English.

Very nice and comfortable stay. Fast unshared fiber internet, a smart TV that works as a second screen, and lots of restaurants and shops nearby — the food market and butcher are superb for those who like to cook. A very safe, quiet place with a long seashore promenade perfect for swimming.

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Lyubov
West Lafayette, IN · San Bernardino Townhouse
Airbnb
Thank you for listening and for responding to our requests.

I recommend.

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Assunta
Sens, France · San Bernardino Townhouse
Airbnb
We felt very comfortable. The house was very centrally located — you could reach everything on foot.

Beautiful beaches are nearby, and there is a lot going on in the small streets in the evening. The beach is only 10 minutes away on foot, and many supermarkets are close by — a pasta shop with fresh handmade pasta every day, and a good regional olive oil shop. The finest gelato and pizza every day. We will come back.

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Gül Salle
Mönchengladbach, Germany · San Bernardino Townhouse
Airbnb
Great location: close to the main street and the beaches.

The house matches the presentation on the site. Very tidy and clean.

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Omar
Bergamo, Italy · San Bernardino Townhouse
Airbnb
Claudio and his wife are absolutely amazing hosts.

More than just helpful; their kindness and hospitality come from the heart. We felt instantly at home in this superclean and spacious house. Perfect location between beach life, busy city atmosphere and very attractive Centro Storico. And we got so many ideas for trips, restaurants, cooking, markets - everything was really really great. We would come back anytime. Thanks for everything

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Andrea
Berlin, Germany · San Bernardino Townhouse
Amantea piazza

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