Travel to Calabria:
Glimmering Beaches, Timeless Castles, Primeval Forests & the Charms of Tropea
Calabria is a relatively untouristed region with fantastic travel opportunities for off the beaten path adventures! It has one of the longest coastlines in the country, is filled with mesmerizing ancient castles and archeological sites, and is home to three National Parks, as well as artistic masterpieces created as far back as 500 BCE. Whether lounging on its exquisite beaches, foraying into its vast wilderness, delving into its cultural and artistic traditions, or exploring Tropea, its coastal gem, a journey to Calabria is a magical experience.
Il castello tra le case by Aldo Fiorenza
Rossano-santa-maria-del-patire-a by MBoesch
Vigneto del vino Cirò – panoramio by Salvatore Migliari
Castello di Le Castella by Revol Web
Summer in Pizzo Calabro by Piervincenzo Madeo
Pizzo-Chiesa Piedigrotta by Luigino C.
Capo Vaticano – Vista 03 by Bultro
Scoglio dell’Ulivo di Palmi by Karlos80
Varia di Palmi 2013 – 004 by Karlos80
Scilla (RC) – la chjanalèa e il castello by Frarug
MUSABA-Il sogno di Jacob by Fernando Tassone
La cattolica di stilo, esterno 08 by Sailko
Calabria’s Marvelous National Parks – Pollino and Sila
Glittering Coastal Towns of Cosenza
Calabria’s Wild Northeast
Crotone – Wine, Stunning Architecture and Protected Coastlines
Tropea and Around: Calabria’s Seaside Gems
Reggio Calabria’s Coast and Splendid Hill Towns
Reggio Calabria and the Aspromonte National Park
Check out Europe’s deepest gorge, with cascading waterfalls and rocky cliffs, in Pollino National Park.
Be stunned by panoramic villages that will remind you of an MC Escher drawing! (Yes, he did live in Calabria for a time.)
Adventurers will find incredible diving opportunities with numerous underwater caves in Northern Calabria.
This is the region for you if you love spicy foods! The seaside town of Diamante hosts its very own Pepperocino Festival each September, but you can try their famed sausage and peppers anytime.
See some of the region’s true architectural gems at the towns near Sila National Park.
The wild coast of the Ionian Sea offers breathtaking castles, stunning villages and crystalline waters away from any tourist crowds.
Be dazzled by the seaside of Crotone, with is 36 km of protected shoreline, and its own castle on a spit in the middle of the ocean.
Nearby, find time to taste some delicious organic wines!
Don’t’ miss the summertime pleasures of Tropea, and Vibo Valentia’s seaside gems – try tartufo (gelato made with chocolate and hazelnuts) and explore their fascinating castles and churches, or just relax in the sun.
See the undisputed masterpieces of the Riace Bronzes at Reggio Calabria’s Museo Archeologico Nazionale.
Climb among stone monoliths!
Experience the Varia di Palmi, a monumental festival in one of Calabria’s most bewitching towns.
