Discovering Calabria

Calabria Routes

Calabria: between two seas, villages and authentic flavours

From the Tyrrhenian coast with Tropea to the Ionian with Capo Colonna, from the Bronzes of Riace to the Albanian-Italian villages. A wild and authentic region.

Type
Sea, Nature, Culture
Distance
~450 km
Transport
Car
Seasons
May-October

Stop 1 — Reggio Calabria

Lungomare Falcomatà, the "most beautiful kilometre in Italy". The National Archaeological Museum holds the famous Riace Bronzes.

Farmhouses in Reggio Calabria

Stop 2 — Aspromonte and arberesh villages

Wild mountains. Bova, Gerace, Greek and Albanian villages.

Farmhouses in Aspromonte

Stop 3 — Tropea and the Coast of the Gods

Tropea with the Sanctuary of Santa Maria dell'Isola, Capo Vaticano, Pizzo Calabro.

Farmhouses in Tropea

Stop 4 — Sila plateau

Pine forests, lakes, Camigliatello Silano. Summer hiking, winter skiing.

Farmhouses in Sila

Stop 5 — Cosenza and Pollino villages

Old Cosenza, Norman-Swabian Castle, Rossano with Codex Purpureus, Pollino National Park.

Farmhouses in Cosenza

Stop 6 — Capo Colonna and Ionian coast

Crotone with Hera Lacinia Temple, Le Castella with sea fortress, Roccella Ionica.

Farmhouses in Crotone

Local cuisine

Nduja of SpilingaTropea red onion PGISila caciocavallo PDOBergamotPizzo truffle (gelato)Rossano liquorice CiròGreco di BiancoSavuto

Practical info

Best time: May-June and September-October

Duration: 7 days

How to get around: car