• CATANZARO Regional Capital www.comune.catanzaro.it• ZIP CODE: 88100• COUNTRY: Italy• REGION: Calabria• PROVINCE: Catanzaro• NAME OF INHABITANTS: Catanza

HEALTH EMERGENCY 118

CARABINIERI 112

STATE POLICE 113

FINANCIAL POLICE 117

FIRE DEPARTMENT 118 

PORT AUTHORITY 1530

ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCY 1515

MUNICIPAL POLICE 0961393911

ROAD ASSISTANCE 803116

MECHANICAL EMERGENCY: Galati Workshop  0961751508 - Ferragina Workshop  349770693

AUTO ELECTRICIAN EMERGENCY: Sacco Workshop  0961745014 - Nanci Workshop  3383962670

TIRE SPECIALIST EMERGENCY: Galati Workshop  0961751508

TAILOR EMERGENCY: Ago&Filo 340.8795568

VETERINARY ASSISTANCE: 0961737778

DENTAL ASSISTANCE: 3318685962
 

WHEN TO GO
Catanzaro enjoys a particularly pleasant climate and the summer season practically runs from spring to autumn. The accommodation facilities along the so-called Costa degli Aranci have affordable prices, but expect some increases during the two weeks around Ferragosto. But besides the strictly summer months, we still recommend the month of September, because the heat is much more bearable and the beaches are no longer so crowded. Catanzaro not only has a beautiful and extraordinary coast, because mountain lovers, just a few kilometers from the center, can immerse themselves in the still unspoiled nature of the majestic Sila Park, a mountain resort that offers unparalleled views. If you come on vacation to Catanzaro, in the morning you can swim in the sea, have lunch in the mountains, and in the evening take a stroll in the historic center!

ARRIVING BY PLANE
Catanzaro is served by the Lamezia Terme International Airport, just 28 km from the center and located in the S.Eufemia area of the Municipality of Lamezia Terme. The direct connection is guaranteed by the very convenient 280 expressway (15 minutes by car). The Catanzaro airport is the most important in the region and is connected to the main national and international airports through daily flights. The airport, active since 1976, is the largest airport in Calabria, in terms of passenger numbers (almost 2 million) and destinations, both national and international. Located in a central position in the region as well as in the Mediterranean area, it serves a catchment area of passengers coming from the south of Calabria, while from the north they arrive from the Salerno area and much of Cilento and Basilicata. It is connected by scheduled flights to the main Italian airports.
Catanzaro/Lamezia Terme Airport - www.sacal.it

Airport Taxi - 0968414385 

ARRIVING BY TRAIN
The reference station for those coming from the rest of Italy is Lamezia Terme Centrale, the terminus of the fast Trenitalia Rome Termini/Lamezia T. C.le line. From there you can use the rail connections to Catanzaro Centrale station in the Germaneto area. Those coming from the Ionian Taranto-Reggio Calabria line, on the other hand, must stop at the Lido district station and continue by bus, taxi, or metro.
Ferrovie Dello Stato - 0961892021 - www.trenitalia.it
FFSS Station Taxi 096851723 

ARRIVING BY COACH
Serratore Viaggi   096132181 - www.serratoreviaggi.it
Autolinee Federico   09651700009 - www.autolineefederico.it

ARRIVING BY CAR
The Calabrian capital can be reached from the main Italian cities by taking the A3 Salerno-Reggio Calabria motorway, exiting at the "Lamezia Terme/Catanzaro" junction and continuing on the SS 280 "dei Due Mari" for about 30 kilometers. It can also be reached from the Ionian side by taking the SS 106 (E-90) Taranto-Reggio Calabria: those coming from the south, to reach the city center, once at the Lido district, must take the provincial road to Germaneto (9 km) and then rejoin the SS280 "dei Due Mari", direction Catanzaro center (2 km); those coming from the north, at the Lido district loc. Bellino, junction for the S. Maria district, then the "Due Mari" road to Catanzaro center.

GETTING AROUND WITHOUT A CAR
CAR RENTAL
All international companies have offices both at the airport and in the capital.

TAXI
Piazza Prefettura  0961741428
Piazza Matteotti  0961725846
Piazza Stazione Lido  096132473

URBAN BUSES
Urban transport is managed by AMC. On the website you will find all updated timetables.
AMC 0961781467 - www.amcspa.it

FUNICULAR
The entire route is monitored by a control room ensuring the highest levels of safety thanks to the use of thirty-six surveillance cameras. Travel times have been reduced to just 120 seconds and the intermediate stop "Piano casa" has been reactivated on request. The city center station of the Funicular is located in Piazza Roma in the heart of Catanzaro's historic center. The valley station of the Funicular is located in viale Brutium. In operation every day except Sunday from 7.00/21.00. Integrated ticket fares (including free Sala parking): timed 1.50 euros (90 minutes - 1 funicular ride + bus) daily funicular 3.00 euros (round trip funicular + shuttle)
AMC - Funicular - 0961750120 - www.amcspa.it

LOCAL TRAIN/METRO
A very convenient way to get from the city center to the Lido district is the local train of the Ferrovie della Calabria, also known as the "littorina", which on one stretch tackles a 10% gradient and uses a rack system. See fares and timetables on the website.
• FCL- Ferrovie Della Calabria - 0961896111 - www.ferroviedellacalabria.it

PUBLIC PARKING
Musofalo Parking - Via Argento 0961781467
Reachable from the east ring road, from the Gualtieri roundabout or from via Indipendenza. Open from 7.20/15.00 from Monday to Friday, the shuttle service is available from 7.30/15.30 and from Monday to Thursday also from 16.30/17:40. The shuttle service runs the route: Musofalo Parking Piazza Matteotti (and return) and the frequency is about every 10 minutes. Rates: the daily cost is 3 euros and includes: parking + shuttle service.
Pugliese Hospital Parking - viale Pio X  0961781472
Rates: 1.50 euros for the first hour; 0.50 euros for each subsequent half hour; 5 euros flat rate from 22.00/7.00; Open every day including holidays. Payment at the automatic cash desk before collecting your car. 
Funicular piè Sala Parking - Piazzale Funicolare  0961750120
Open from Monday to Saturday from 7.00/19.00.
Rates: 1 euro for one hour's parking. 
Piazzale Ferrovie Della Calabria - Lido district | Via Nazionale (not guarded) 
Bellavista Parking - Below Via F. De Seta
Cemetery Area Parking - Via Paglia  (free)
Campo scuola Parking - Via Paglia, (free)
Teti Area Parking - Lido district (free)
CEP Parking - Materdomini district (free)

PRIVATE PARKING
S. Antonio Parking - Via G. da Fiore | Sidis Supermarkets 
Via Argento Parking - near the new Courthouse
Parking Service Garage - Via Casalinuovo - Galleria Mancuso 
Cedir Parking (Ex Standa) - Piazza Matteotti
Parking Under Ipersidis - viale Pio X
Seminario S. Pio X Parking - viale Pio X  
Via Fontana Vecchia Parking - via Fontana Vecchia
Via Dei Cardatori Parking - via dei Cardatori 
Via S. Giorgio Garage - via S. Giorgio
Via A. Turco Parking - via A. Turco

ON-STREET PARKING
Free parking spaces are marked with white lines, paid ones with blue lines. Tickets can be purchased directly from the machines installed in the immediate vicinity where you wish to park.
1.00 euro for 1/2 hour - (c.so Mazzini and related squares)
0.50 euro for 1/2 hour - (other blue line parking areas)