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Travel guides to Calabria: coast, villages, museums, national parks, accommodation, transport and itineraries.
Discover places to visit, practical travel guides and ideas for your next trip.
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Bova, Calabria: Greek Heritage in an Aspromonte Hill Village
Read more: Bova, Calabria: Greek Heritage in an Aspromonte Hill VillageBova is one of the most distinctive villages in Calabria because its identity is expressed not only in stone streets and mountain views but…
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Sibari Archaeological Park: Greek Cities Beneath Calabria’s Plain
Read more: Sibari Archaeological Park: Greek Cities Beneath Calabria’s PlainSibari is the kind of archaeological destination that becomes far more rewarding once you understand why its ruins do not look like a neat,…
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Corigliano-Rossano: Castles, the Purple Codex and Ionian Traditions
Read more: Corigliano-Rossano: Castles, the Purple Codex and Ionian TraditionsCorigliano-Rossano is not a compact town with a single center. Created as a municipality in 2018 from two historic communities, it combines separate hilltop…
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Scalea, Calabria: Medieval Lanes, Torre Talao and Beach Days
Read more: Scalea, Calabria: Medieval Lanes, Torre Talao and Beach DaysScalea is a useful bridge between northern Calabria’s two holiday identities. Below lies a contemporary seaside town with long beach days and transport connections;…
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Diamante, Calabria: Murals, Beaches and the Riviera dei Cedri
Read more: Diamante, Calabria: Murals, Beaches and the Riviera dei CedriDiamante makes a particularly rewarding stop on northern Calabria’s Tyrrhenian coast because the beach and the old town ask for entirely different kinds of…
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Lamezia Terme Beyond the Airport: Old Town, Castle and Thermal Baths
Read more: Lamezia Terme Beyond the Airport: Old Town, Castle and Thermal BathsLamezia Terme is often reduced to a name on an airport ticket, yet it is one of the most useful places in Calabria to…
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Paola and the Sanctuary of Saint Francis of Paola
Read more: Paola and the Sanctuary of Saint Francis of PaolaVisit Paola in Calabria: the Sanctuary of Saint Francis, town and sea, respectful visits, arrival and nearby coast.
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Pollino National Park: Villages, Mountains and Hiking Bases
Read more: Pollino National Park: Villages, Mountains and Hiking BasesDiscover Calabria’s side of Pollino National Park, villages such as Civita and Morano Calabro, hiking and mountain safety.
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Soverato: Ionian Beaches, Promenade and the Old Hill Village
Read more: Soverato: Ionian Beaches, Promenade and the Old Hill VillagePlan a Soverato beach stay: seafront promenade, Ionian swimming, Soverato Vecchia, viewpoints and practical family tips.
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Stilo and the Cattolica: A Byzantine Church in the Hills
Read more: Stilo and the Cattolica: A Byzantine Church in the HillsDiscover Stilo and its landmark Cattolica Byzantine church, hillside walks, architectural context and visitor planning tips.
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Ancient Locri Epizefiri: Greek Ruins and Archaeological Museum
Read more: Ancient Locri Epizefiri: Greek Ruins and Archaeological MuseumPlan Locri Epizefiri: Greek archaeological remains, museum highlights, nearby Gerace and tips for a meaningful visit.
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Le Castella: The Sea Fortress and Capo Rizzuto Beaches
Read more: Le Castella: The Sea Fortress and Capo Rizzuto BeachesExplore Le Castella, its fortress, nearby beaches, the Capo Rizzuto marine protected area and practical visitor tips.