Come to the ‘Toe’ region of Italy’s boot shaped country and get ready to have the time of your life! This is a beautiful land full of mountains, forests, lake, rivers and a stunning rugged coastline. It’s bordered by Basilicata and is a close neighbour of the island and Italian region of Sicily.
Calabria is olive country with much of the land being taken up with grown this delicious Mediterranean fruit as well as vibrant Bergamot oranges.
Calabria is made up of five provinces; Cozenza, Reggio Calabria, Catanzaro, Crotone and Vibo Valentia. The world famous Italian fashion designer, Gianni Versace comes from here! There is a fine selection of vacation villas in Calabria for visitors to choose from, many of which offer spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea.
Calabria is olive country with much of the land being taken up with grown this delicious Mediterranean fruit as well as vibrant Bergamot oranges.
Calabria is made up of five provinces; Cozenza, Reggio Calabria, Catanzaro, Crotone and Vibo Valentia. The world famous Italian fashion designer, Gianni Versace comes from here! There is a fine selection of vacation villas in Calabria for visitors to choose from, many of which offer spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea.
Begin your vacation here with a trip to the lovely little medieval hilltop village of Badolato which is home to a massive 13 churches! Or tour around the archaeological site beside the gastronomic town of Mammola which is famous for its tasty cornbread pizza.
Go on a scenic hiking trail through the Calabria countryside which has many secluded lakes and waterfalls to take photos of and even swim in!
Head to the coast to the seaside resorts of Squillace and Tropea and then move onto the picturesque Strait of Messina, which is a thin stretch of water that separates Calabria from Sicily.
The beaches in this region are among the best in the world, especially one called Capo Vaticano in Vibo Valentia. Enjoy a relaxing time sunbathing on the beach and then cool off by swimming in the crisp clear waters of the sea! If you’re passing through the national museum in Reggio Calabria, be sure to check out the stunning Riace Bronzes which are a perfectly preserved example of classic Greek sculpture.
Go on a scenic hiking trail through the Calabria countryside which has many secluded lakes and waterfalls to take photos of and even swim in!
Head to the coast to the seaside resorts of Squillace and Tropea and then move onto the picturesque Strait of Messina, which is a thin stretch of water that separates Calabria from Sicily.
The beaches in this region are among the best in the world, especially one called Capo Vaticano in Vibo Valentia. Enjoy a relaxing time sunbathing on the beach and then cool off by swimming in the crisp clear waters of the sea! If you’re passing through the national museum in Reggio Calabria, be sure to check out the stunning Riace Bronzes which are a perfectly preserved example of classic Greek sculpture.
There is an abundance of nature parks, sports and attractions to get involved in during your holiday here so there’s certainly no danger of getting bored! Go white water rafting along the Lao River or through the majestic gorges of Sila.
Why not enjoy a surfing lesson along the coast or challenge yourself to climb some of the region’s highest mountains?
The food in Calabria is very tasty; like their neighbours, Basilicata, spicy food features greatly on the menu. The Calabrian hot pepper is sure to spice up your culinary experiences.
They also offer a lovely selection of sweet dessert of refreshing cold drinks to cool you down afterwards! So choose Calabria for your next Italian vacation and get ready for a sizzling sunshine break away!
Why not enjoy a surfing lesson along the coast or challenge yourself to climb some of the region’s highest mountains?
The food in Calabria is very tasty; like their neighbours, Basilicata, spicy food features greatly on the menu. The Calabrian hot pepper is sure to spice up your culinary experiences.
They also offer a lovely selection of sweet dessert of refreshing cold drinks to cool you down afterwards! So choose Calabria for your next Italian vacation and get ready for a sizzling sunshine break away!
Photo credits
picture 1: Ellen Levy Finch / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Blueshade / CC BY-SA 2.5;
picture 3: Bisayadako / CC BY-SA 3.0
picture 1: Ellen Levy Finch / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Blueshade / CC BY-SA 2.5;
picture 3: Bisayadako / CC BY-SA 3.0