Become a Virtual Tourist Member Today!  Sign Up for Free | Sign In

It has been over 50 years... and other Amantea, Italy Local Custom Tips

Search:
Home » Europe » Italy » Amantea » mapakettle's Amantea Page » It has been over 50 years... and other Amantea, Italy Local Custom Tips

Amantea Local Custom Tips by mapakettle

See the Entire Amantea Travel Guide

Click Picture to enlarge.
 email me
 add as friend


mapakettle   
creases merely show where your smiles begin


Real Name: Ma and Pa
Lives In: Calgary, CA
Member Since: Feb 01, 2004
VT Rank: 285

 
Tips 1 - 3 of 3
Amantea Local Customs
 Sort by: Most Recent | Best Rated | Author's Order

Local Customs: It has been over 50 years...
  • Tip Rating:
  • Updated by mapakettle on Oct 18, 2004
  • Amantea Travel Guide
  • Send to a Friend
  • Amantea - Pa Kettle, well seasoned...
  • Pa Kettle, well seasoned...
  • by mapakettle
  • Send Photo to a Friend
  • It had been over fifty years since I swam in salt water. Brought back memories, and sand in my shorts. Nothing ever changes...

    The water was wonderful, warm, inviting, cooling under the hot sun. However, don't allow these idylic conditions to lead you into a false sense of security. I am treading water in this picture, and as you can see, I'm not very far out. The sea floor quickly descends, leaving young children at risk, as well as non or poor swimmers. The waves can also turn you about, and moments later, I was knocked off my feet as I climbed ashore. Twice.

    This is not a danger as such, but should be viewed as a consideration when deciding who can babysit little Sandy at the seashore.

    Leave a Comment

    Rate      Not Helpful  1   2   3   4   5  Very Helpful 

    Visiting Amantea?

    Read reviews about Amantea Hotels

    Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.

    Local Customs: Land of contrasts
  • Tip Rating:
  • Updated by mapakettle on Oct 16, 2004
  • Amantea Travel Guide
  • Send to a Friend
  • Amantea - water, beach, and mountains
  • water, beach, and mountains
  • by mapakettle
  • Send Photo to a Friend
  • Amantea is a great place to stop, and shake off your worries. Fantastic beaches, a slower pace, and wonderful food.

    On one hand you've got water and sand, ten minutes later, you're winding your way through deep valleys along narrow mountain roads.

    Leave a Comment

    Rate      Not Helpful  1   2   3   4   5  Very Helpful 

    Local Customs: They had a vision...
  • Tip Rating:
  • Updated by mapakettle on Oct 18, 2004
  • Amantea Travel Guide
  • Send to a Friend
  • Amantea - Maria, Savana, and Teresa (from left)
  • Maria, Savana, and Teresa (from
  • left)
  • by mapakettle
  • Send Photo to a Friend
  • These three ladies had a dream, and that was to own a nice hotel in Amantea. They fulfilled their dream, and now own, besides a hotel, a bar, a fantastic restaurant within the hotel itself, and a wonderful pizza/seafood/pasta restaurant just seconds from the beach.

    Maria is the kind soul who went out of her way to get fresh figs for my mother-in-law, and presented me with a bottle of their house wine upon our departure. Very kind, very generous.

    They did it the southern Italian way, they pooled resources, and worked long, long hours to keep costs down, as well as add their personal touch in dealing with their customers.

    The names of these budding entrepreneurs
    are: Maria Amoroscoe, Savana Vettri, and Teresa Sesti. If you pay them a visit, say hello from the Italian Canadians who were visiting Carolei in July 2004.

    Leave a Comment

    Rate      Not Helpful  1   2   3   4   5  Very Helpful 

    More Amantea Tips

    OverviewThings to Do
    Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
    RestaurantsHotels & Accommodations
    Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
    Nightlife
    Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
    Off The Beaten Path
    Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
    Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
    Transportation
    Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
    Local Customs
    Tips: 3 - Photos: 3
    Packing Lists
    Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
    Shopping
    Sports Travel
    Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
    General Tips

    Best Amantea Travel Deals

    Rome Vacation
    Photos, Customer Ratings & Reviews. Save on Travel to Rome.

    Italy Tour Small Groups
    Venice, Florence, Tuscany, Rome 16 passengers or less on Italy Tour

    Rome Tours
    Walking Tours in English Small Groups and NO LINES

    Fly From NY to Florence
    Get great deals to Florence. Save with Air FranceŽ.

    Calabria Italy Holidays
    A Beutiful 4 Star Hotel in Crotone Book Now Your Holiday in Calabria!

    Sponsored Links


    FREE Deals Newsletter
    great deals, inside tips & no spam
      

    Amantea Hotels

    Destinations near Amantea

    » See all locations nearby
    » Popular Italy locations
    » Popular Europe locations

    Comments for mapakettle about Amantea
    deecat Wed Dec 27, 2006 01:20 UTC
     Wonderful, inspirational, hilarious, heartwarming, and entertaining. A joy to read of your travel adventures, especially in Italy [I, too, enjoyed the southern Italians].
    iandsmith Sat Mar 12, 2005 19:11 UTC
     More classic pages! But, what, prithee tell, is a complexition? (A competition for dyslexics perhaps?). Cheers.
    grets Wed Jan 19, 2005 13:28 UTC
     Love your stories Pa, but I still need my magnifying glass!
    piccolina Fri Dec 17, 2004 14:47 UTC
     Such a story!!.......:-))))
    See More Comments

    Best Amantea Travel Deals

    Italy Travel Packages
    Find the Perfect Italy Vacation Book before Nov 27th & Save $400!

    Italy Tours
    National Geographic Award Winner Custom Itineraries & Private Guides

    vacation italy
    Find vacation travel packages to Italy at amazing prices. Get info.

    Sponsored Links

    About VirtualTourist10 Great Things to Do On VirtualTouristContact UsPress CenterHelpUser AgreementPrivacy Statement
    Virtual Tourist® ©1994-2009 VirtualTourist.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved.