Itineraries in Calabria

What to see in a trip in Calabria

Calabria has long wonderful coasts and beautiful perched countries, picturesque destinations perfect for a week of vacation or even for shorter excursions. But what to see and what to do on a trip to Calabria? Do you really worth a visit? Here are the answers.
On the site we recommend these destinations:
- Tropea e capo Vaticano
- Scilla and the coast Viola
- Capo Rizzuto and her beaches
- The island of Dino and the Armagno
For everything else .. read below :)
Travelers Lovers of nature can start from the parks of the mountainous mountain of Calabria. The National Parks of the Sila , of the Aspromonte and the Pollino (shared with the Basilicata) are perfect for a relaxing holiday and walks.

On the sea, on the other hand, wild nature gives its best along the promontory of Capo Vaticano , which has spectacular landscapes and splendid beaches, a perfect destination for a bit of seaside tourism and for a vacation more Active, with trekking and diving. Other wild cliffs are located in the small Dino Island .

Staying over the sea, the most famous town of Calabria is probably Tropea , with the beaches under the Rocca. From the Sanctuary of Santa Maria dell'Isola you can see beautiful panorama.
Another important destination on the sea is amantea (with the old town to visit and the country new With the beaches, and from which ferries leave for the Aeolians). To see also Isola di Capo Rizzuto , with the splendid Aragonese fortress on the sea.
The historical, artistic and cultural destinations in Calabria are not lacking: after all, it was a fundamental part of Magna Greece! The archaeological park of schoolcaum combines Greek and Roman ruins. A Reggio Calabria You can admire the Bronzi di Riace , in addition to the cathedral and the historic center. Several medieval countries, very picturesque, are to be seen, like gerace and stylus . The village of pentadattilo , set in a five-pointed mountain, is truly unique.

What to do in a trip in Calabria

As written in the paragraph on the "what to see", the first thing to do in Calabria is to visit all the wonderful places, some of the Which are also paradises for trekking and sea activities.
hiking In the interior offers many possibilities between natural parks and peaks of the mountains already mentioned. The Pollino Park is also perfect for the rafting and Torrentism . The quiet roads of Calabria allow you to add experiences such as cycling, mountain bike and even riding.

The long coasts are perfect for sea activities, in particular for the kayak and the stand up paddle , as well as for the snorkeling , as said about Tropea e capo vaticano , Costa viola , dell ' Dino Island and crystal clear waters of Capo Rizzuto , where sandy beaches abound as you can relax.
Like all Italian regions, a trip to Calabria is also a journey In the food and wine . Products such as anchovies and the 'Nduja (the famous Calabrian spicy sausage) are present in many recipes. The fried aubergines, baked pasta and stockfish are great classics you must absolutely try the Calabrian version. Swordfish with tropea onions is memorable.

How to travel in Calabria

When to go and move to Calabria? Surely, the first idea is to enjoy its beaches in the summer season: the long coasts of Calabria allow every tourist to find their favorite place.
To do this, obviously, it is convenient to have your own means of transport. (To rent a car here at the best prices for your travel itinerary Advice from Search and book at this link ).
For an idea on hotel prices in Calabria Click here to compare the hotels and find the most convenient accommodation.
Not only in summer, however, it is worth traveling to Calabria: you can do trekking and visit art cities in half seasons and even practice skiing in winter (in Aspromonte).
good trip and good hikes!

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