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free, albeit lying on their backs on trolleys. Ask to see the video (in English), which tells
the gripping story of their discovery and restoration.
Sleeping
Finding a room should be easy, even in summer, since most visitors pass straight through
en route to Sicily.
B&B Casa Blanca
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B&B
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( 347 9459210;
www.bbcasablanca.it
; Via Arcovito 24; s €50-60, d €70-90; )
A little gem in Reg-
gio's heart, this 19th-century
palazzo
has spacious rooms gracefully furnished with ro-
mantic white-on-white decor. There's a self-serve breakfast nook, a small breakfast table
in each room and two apartments available. Great choice.
Hotel Lido
( 0965 2 50 01;
www.hotellido.rc.it
;
Via Tre Settembre 6; s/d €60/100; )
A pleasant hotel with modern
rooms washed in pastel colours with colourful artwork, Sky TV and the possibility of
activities, including nearby windsurfing.
HOTEL
Eating & Drinking
La Cantina del Macellaio
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TRATTORIA
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( 0965 2 39 32;
www.lacantinadelmacellaio.com
; Via Arcovito 26; meals €25; dinner daily, lunch Sun)
This
popular trattoria, recommended by locals, dishes up typical Calabrian cuisine with an em-
phasis on meat dishes. The wine cellar is extensive and impressive.
Cèsare
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GELATERIA
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(Piazza Indipendenza; 6am-1am)
The most popular gelateria in town is in a green kiosk at the
end of the
lungomare
(seafront).
Baylik
SEAFOOD
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