Kino Guarimba runs from the 10th to the 21st (including the night of the 21st), and we cover 12 nights for each selected participant.

We are located in Amantea, in the province of Cosenza.

It’s not difficult to reach us, and there are several options.

BY TRAIN

The InterCity train Rome Termini-Reggio Calabria stops at Amantea station. Intermediate stops include Naples Central, Paola, and Lamezia Terme.

The Tyrrhenian regional train line Cosenza-Reggio Calabria also passes through Amantea.

You can find timetables and tickets on the Trenitalia website.

BY PLANE

The nearest airport is Lamezia Terme.

From there, you have three options to reach Amantea:

• taxi (€50): you can call our trusted taxi driver Giampiero Miceli (+39 3475459049). If you don’t book in advance, it may cost more.
• bus (under €5): You can find the bus schedule here http://www.autoservizipreite.it/orari/aut_preite_08.pdf
  unfortunately buses don’t run very frequently, so we recommend checking in advance.
• train (regional: €3.40, intercity: €9): You can buy a bus ticket (€1.50) at the newsstand across from the airport and take the shuttle, which will bring you directly to the train station in 5 minutes. From there, you can take a train to Amantea. The journey takes 15-20 minutes. You can buy the ticket at the station or on the Trenitalia website.

Alternative A: You can arrive at Fiumicino Airport (Rome) and take a direct train to Amantea from Rome Termini.

Alternative B: You can arrive at Naples Airport and take a direct train to Amantea from Naples Central.

If you arrive before the 10th or stay a few extra days after the 22nd, you can book independently at one of these partner accommodations.

B&B LA SPAGNOLA: +39 380 451 8661
AGRITURISMO U CASINU DÀ SCALA: +39 340 931 3269 (for those with a car)
A’MANTIAH HOTEL: +39 388 725 6299
B&B VILLA MARIOTTA: +39 348 902 1749
B&B AL DUOMO: +39 338 966 8942

If you come to Amantea for the residency and still have some time, don’t miss these wonderful places in our Extraordinary Calabria.

Cleto

≈ 15 km from Amantea · Ideal if you have a car

A medieval hilltop village with the ruins of its castle overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. Get lost in its stone alleys and enjoy one of the best views of the coast.

Photo: Tinalalonde / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Fiumefreddo Bruzio

≈ 22 km from Amantea · Ideal if you have a car

One of the “Most Beautiful Villages in Italy”: a balcony on the sea, the Castello della Valle with the works of painter Salvatore Fiume, and charming little squares and viewpoints.

Photo: Roberto Beltrano / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Belmonte Calabro

≈ 10 km from Amantea · Ideal if you have a car

Our neighbour to the north: a medieval village perched on a hill, with narrow lanes, ancient palaces and unforgettable sunsets over the sea.

Photo: Aquilachrysaetos at English Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Arco Magno

≈ 115 km from Amantea

In San Nicola Arcella, on the Riviera dei Cedri: a huge natural rock arch that hides a tiny beach with crystal-clear emerald water. Check access conditions before you go.

Photo: Grafzero / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Tropea Beach

≈ 100 km from Amantea

The pearl of the Costa degli Dei: white sand, turquoise water and the Sanctuary of Santa Maria dell’Isola standing on its rock. Then climb up to the old town on the cliff.

Photo: Norbert Nagel / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Pizzo Old Town

≈ 60 km from Amantea

A lively piazza overlooking the sea, the Aragonese Murat Castle, the Piedigrotta church carved into the rock and, of course, the famous tartufo di Pizzo ice cream.

Photo: Benjamin Smith / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Scilla – Chianalea

≈ 150 km from Amantea

The ancient fishermen’s quarter, with houses built right on the water, beneath the Ruffo Castle. A place of myth, where the sea monster Scylla once lived.

Photo: Salvatore Migliari / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0

Reggio Calabria Seafront

≈ 170 km from Amantea

The Lungomare Falcomatà, called “the most beautiful kilometre in Italy”, facing Sicily and Mount Etna. Nearby, the National Museum with the Riace Bronzes.

Photo: Benjamin Smith / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0