The welcoming city of Reggio Calabria is the biggest in the region of Calabria and is a lovely spot for tourists to spend a few days! Situated on the toe of Italy and separated from the island and region of Sicily by the exotic Strait of Messina, the city lies on the slopes of a long rugged mountain range called Aspromonte. Tourists can avail of a lovely selection of holiday villas in Calabria where they can easily commute to this city for a day or two of thrilling exploration!
Reggio Calabria is home to a very large and important archaeological museum which details the history of strong Greek ties with the region as well as displaying a few superb artefacts. See the Riace Bronze statues here that are a rare and wonderful example of perfectly preserved Greek sculpture.
Reggio Calabria is home to a very large and important archaeological museum which details the history of strong Greek ties with the region as well as displaying a few superb artefacts. See the Riace Bronze statues here that are a rare and wonderful example of perfectly preserved Greek sculpture.
Walk along the beautiful promenade of Reggio Calabria. Sit down at the Arena dello Stretto, a pretty little amphitheatre on this walkway where frequent music and theatre performances are held. It’s lovely just to sit here and watch the sun set over the rippling Mediterranean Sea after a fun day of walking around the city.
The fishing economy is still doing well here and tourism has certainly been boosted over the years by people flocking to the beautiful beaches that line the coastline around Reggio Calabria. So after a few hours of deliciously warm sunbathing, why not stop off in a charming fish restaurant beside the sea to savour the freshest catch of the day and cool down with a crisp cold glass of white wine!
The fishing economy is still doing well here and tourism has certainly been boosted over the years by people flocking to the beautiful beaches that line the coastline around Reggio Calabria. So after a few hours of deliciously warm sunbathing, why not stop off in a charming fish restaurant beside the sea to savour the freshest catch of the day and cool down with a crisp cold glass of white wine!
Be sure to climb or drive up to the picturesque Aspromonte National Park which offers stunning panoramic views of the sea from high up in the mountains above Reggio Calabria. You can even see the island of Sicily and its famous volcanic Mount Etna from here on clear days!
Walk through the peaceful botanic gardens of Reggio Calabria further down towards the city of Reggio Calabria, that face the open sea. This haven of greenery and colourful flora would be a perfect spot to enjoy a snack of local cheese, salami and juicy olives to energise you for more city touring!
The historical quarter of the city is full of beautiful churches, basilicas and cathedrals to walk around. Many of them house many beautiful examples of decorative art and architectural designs that date as far back as early medieval times.
So if your next Italian holiday is to the region of Calabria, ensure your touring plans include a visit to the superb city of Reggio Calabria!
Walk through the peaceful botanic gardens of Reggio Calabria further down towards the city of Reggio Calabria, that face the open sea. This haven of greenery and colourful flora would be a perfect spot to enjoy a snack of local cheese, salami and juicy olives to energise you for more city touring!
The historical quarter of the city is full of beautiful churches, basilicas and cathedrals to walk around. Many of them house many beautiful examples of decorative art and architectural designs that date as far back as early medieval times.
So if your next Italian holiday is to the region of Calabria, ensure your touring plans include a visit to the superb city of Reggio Calabria!
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picture 1: PT / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: PT / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: PT / CC BY-SA 3.0