An increasing number of people considering a property investment here in Calabria Italy, just like in Spain but are turning their attention towards this southern tip of the country. Calabria is an untouched paradise and is known as the ‘toe’ of Italy.

The region is set amidst mountains and beaches, offering the best of Italy. Ancient Italian villages, nestled among the mountains, are a common sight in Calabria. It is almost as if this region is in a different time zone compared to the northern part of Italy. Calabria is steeped in traditional Italian culture, customs and cuisine.

The Italian government is pouring funds into developing the region along with the EU. The plan is to develop Calabria in terms of infrastructure and promote tourism whilst preserving the region's distinctive identity and culture.

Developers are concentrating on this region and a lot of new properties are coming up all over Calabria. Although property costs are currently lower than northern Italy, on an average, they are rising steadily. A variety of beach resorts and other types of tourist infrastructure is already in place and tourism is picking up fast.

For anyone looking to buy property in Calabria to let, this is the perfect time as the prospects for this beautiful southern tip of Italy are good. Foreign investors often buy with a mortgage. High street financial institutions in Italy offer non residents mortgage plans.