Hotel Lido Degli Aranci

Hotel Lido Degli Aranci is a seafront mid-range hotel situated at Via Cilea 8 in Siderno, a coastal town in the Locride area of the Province of Reggio Calabria, on the Ionian Sea side of Calabria. Siderno lies approximately 90 kilometres north of Reggio Calabria and is served by the main Ionian Coast railway line and by the A3 motorway. The surrounding Locride territory is known for its Greek archaeological heritage at Locri Epizefiri, its long sandy beaches that are generally less crowded than the more touristed Tyrrhenian coast to the west, and the orange and bergamot groves that characterise the Reggio Calabria hinterland. The hotel provides direct access to the Ionian beachfront, and the outdoor pool offers a calm swimming alternative when the sea is choppy or when guests prefer still water. Rooms are divided into standard rooms, doubles, and sea-view rooms, all fitted with air conditioning and wifi. Sea-view rooms include balconies or terraces facing the Ionian coast. The on-site restaurant serves Calabrian and southern Italian cuisine emphasising the Ionian coast's seafood traditions — swordfish, sardines, anchovies, and prawns feature prominently — alongside local pasta dishes and seasonal Calabrian vegetables. Breakfast is included. Private parking accommodates guests arriving by car, making the property particularly convenient for those driving along the A3 or road-tripping through the Locride. The hotel serves as a practical base for visits to the Locri Epizefiri Greek archaeological museum, the perfectly preserved medieval hilltop village of Gerace, and the rugged foothills of the Aspromonte mountain range. Competitive pricing relative to the Tyrrhenian coast and access to undervisited Calabrian territory make Hotel Lido Degli Aranci a good-value choice for guests seeking the Ionian side of Calabria.