Holiday Houses in Calabria

A residence nestled among the olive and citrus trees of the Ionian coast. We are in Sant’Andrea Apostolo dello Jonio (CZ) one of the most beautiful tourist resorts in Calabria, known above all for its white sandy beaches, among the few on the Calabrian coast not yet anthropized or invaded by tourists.

Here you can enjoy the scents and sounds of nature while being close to Soverato, “the pearl of the Ionian Sea”, the undisputed queen of the Calabrian nightlife.

The farm on which the residence stands, which belonged to the Marquises Lucifero, was bought by grandfather Mario in 1952 to be used for agricultural purposes. The conditions in which it was located made drainage works essential, aimed at recovering and reusing the countryside, which was planted with citrus fruits of all types.

Grandfather Mario’s tireless work continued with the construction of the stable, the barn and the farmhouse, for the construction of which granite boulders from the river Alaco that runs alongside the property were used. 

Fifty years later, due to the drought, the water failed and the plants inevitably dried up. At the same time, the grandfather also disappeared and then to take care of the necessary work, was father Giancarlo, who in 1996, also to honor the memory of grandfather Mario, did his best to save from desertification what had been a rich and lush land.
Citrus fruits of every variety returned to populate the paths and lanes that today animate the countryside in an explosion of scents and colors: lemons, oranges, tangerines, grapefruits, bergamots and cedars as well as figs, plums, pears, peaches and pomegranates. 

In 2013, thanks to the impulse of Ludovica and Mario (the third generation), the idea was born to share this corner of paradise and to welcome those who love slow tourism and appreciate nature and genuine relationships. It was therefore time to renovate the farmhouse and the barn and in 2018 also the farmhouse with interventions made without altering the original structure and using the same granite brought by the river, together with bricks and wood.

We have transformed it to better accommodate those who want to discover a different Calabria, authentic and far from the classic circuits of mass tourism. 

Staying with us you will have the opportunity to walk through those narrow streets of a thousand colors and breathe the scent of freshness and serenity that only the right combination of sun, sea and land, can give.

Welcome to Ludomar Country Residence!