The landslides are in a place called Maierato, which is a town just north of Vibo Valentia in Calabria. Fortunately no-one was killed, but a few houses were lost. It appears that the abnormal volume of rain over the past two years has taken its toll on the land and whilst the town is fairly near the coast it sits about 300m up.
Hi Cheryl,Welcome to the forum and I am sure you will receive lots of advise over all things ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ.We too have bought in Calabria and moved all of our locally purchaed furniture into our ½ûÂþÌìÌà retreat in Zambrone just over a year ago. We sourced our furniture and electrical items from a number of places, but the main outlet was Mercatone Trony in Gizzeria Lido, which is north of Lamezia, off the old road up the coast. There is an added advantage in that they have an english guy working there called Gino and he is very helpfull.Other furniture stores which could be of interest are Aiazzione and Mobilificio. Both are situated just off the road from Lamezia to Catanzaro in a place called Maida. This will be the closest major shopping centre for you and has a large Carrefour, together with one of the best Bricos around.Good luck.Â
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The landslides are in a place called Maierato, which is a town just north of Vibo Valentia in Calabria. Fortunately no-one was killed, but a few houses were lost. It appears that the abnormal volume of rain over the past two years has taken its toll on the land and whilst the town is fairly near the coast it sits about 300m up.
Hi Cheryl,Welcome to the forum and I am sure you will receive lots of advise over all things ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ.We too have bought in Calabria and moved all of our locally purchaed furniture into our ½ûÂþÌìÌà retreat in Zambrone just over a year ago. We sourced our furniture and electrical items from a number of places, but the main outlet was Mercatone Trony in Gizzeria Lido, which is north of Lamezia, off the old road up the coast. There is an added advantage in that they have an english guy working there called Gino and he is very helpfull.Other furniture stores which could be of interest are Aiazzione and Mobilificio. Both are situated just off the road from Lamezia to Catanzaro in a place called Maida. This will be the closest major shopping centre for you and has a large Carrefour, together with one of the best Bricos around.Good luck.Â