Very quiet and tranquil, just right for a beer to watch the sun go down. Quite often there is a wedding, wonderful for people watching!

We arrived for a stopover in Amantea with no expectations for anything of interest. It was disregarded by the slightly ageing Lonely Planet guide in our possession. An after lunch stroll into the old town turned out to be a delightful tour. There are several churches open. In one was a long diorama of the resurrection of Jesus, in another a model of the old town of days gone by. Numerous little alleys and flights of steps led us eventually to the climb up towards the old castle visible on its rock. The path goes as far as the ruined church of St. Francis of Assisi where spectacular views may be found. A more tenuous scramble led to the castle ruins. As yet unrestored and with danger signs in place. We got drenched by a thunderstorm on our return but had a fascinating afternoon.