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Venue Information
Cetraro and Grand Hotel San Michele
Cetraro Marina, a pleasant seaside resort is about two km from the Cetraro Commune of which it is a part. The ancient Citrarium (name derived from the abundant citrus cultivation in the area) was a center of the Bruzi rising between Paola and Capo Bonifati. Its coast location offers many interesting boat excursions.
The picturesque Grand Hotel San Michele is situated on the Tyrrhenian Coast, 120 meters above the Mediterranean Sea, with a fantastic view of Calabria’s southern coast. It offers visitors one of the prettiest locations Southern Italy has to offer and is considered by many to be one of Calabria’s finest hotels. Its beach (120 meters below the cliffs) is accessible only by a private special elevator. The hotel has a swimming pool, driving range, tennis court, minigolf, piano bar and billiard room.
The hotel is surrounded by an organic farm that provides the hotel with fresh organic food. Vegetables, fruits, olive oil, wine, milk, cheese, daily laid eggs, lamb, veal and pork meat, homemade jams and preserves are all produced on San Michele Hotel’s premises.
The acreage upon which the hotel is situated is also a bird sanctuary, where bird lovers from around Italy come to observe migratory patterns.
The maximum number of people that can be hosted in the hotel is about 80; however, there are other hotels in the area and the hotel can arrange pickups.
Transportation
By AIR
The most convenient airport is Lamezia Terme (87km). Note that the hotel can arrange for pick-ups from the Lamezia Terme airport. See below.
If one prefers a combination of plane and train, one can fly to Naples (268km) or Rome Fiumicino or Ciampino (~470km) and change to the train..
- From Lamezia Terme Airport (SUF) to Paola
The airport is served by Air Baltic, Air France, Delta, KLM, Lufthansa, TAP and others.- Take the bus to Lamezia Terme Centrale train station (travel time 5min, every 30min).
- Take the train to Paola (travel time ~30min, every couple of hours).
- From Naples International Airport (NAP) to Paola
- Take the Alibus to Napoli Centrale train station (travel time 15/20min, every 15/20min).
- Take the train to Paola. Travel time: ~2h30 (intercity trains) to ~3h45 (local trains). Frequency: roughly every hour.
- From Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Paola
- Take the Leonardo Express train to Rome Termini train station (travel time 32min, every 30min)
- Take the train to Paola (either direct or with a change in Naples). Travel time: ~3h to 4h (high-speed trains), ~5h to 5h30 (intercity trains). Frequency: roughly every hour
By TRAIN
The nearest major train station is Paola (25km) where all the fast trains make a stop
Italian train tickets can be booked with Trenitalia ( https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html)
If you are arriving by a local train from Naples, you can simply get off directly at Cetraro and arrange for a taxi.
By AUTO
Use the Motorway Roma – Caserta Sud – Salarno – Lagonegro Nord – Fondo Valle Noce. (293 km)
Shuttle Service Information
The hotel will facilitate a shuttle from the airport or train station for anybody who signs up in advance. Prices are dependent on the number of people arriving at the same time. The hotel will email you with pick-up instructions as soon as they have the information available.
To facilitate shared trips to the hotel from the Lamezia Terme Airport and train stations, please see Ground Transportation Reservation information below and submit your form to the hotel by May 31, 2026.
Prices
Lamezia Airport:
- Car (3 pax): € 112 each way (Single passengers pay full €112 rate; two pay €56 each; three pay €37.50 each)
- Minibus (8 pax): € 140 each way (split among the passengers)
Paola train station:
- Car (3 pax): € 55 each way (Single passengers pay full €55 rate; two pay €28 each; three pay €18.50 each)
- Minibus (8 pax): € 85 each way (split among the passengers)
Cetraro Train Station:
- Car (3 pax): € 25 each way (Single passengers pay full €25 rate; additional passengers split the cost)
- Minibus (8 pax): € 40 each way (split among the passengers)
NOTE: For night shuttle services (between 1.00 am and 6.30 am) there is a € 35 supplement
Ground Transportation Shuttle Service Reservation Form
DEADLINE: May 31, 2026