Visit Calabria
The Calabria region is the southern tip of mainland Italy (the 'toe' on a map). Not the most visited part of the country it has a tough, barren, unspoiled appeal
Visit the hill village at Rossano, then on the coast north of Rossano visit the remains of the ancient city of Sybaris. Still in the north, the historic centre of Castrovillari merits a visit.
The pilgrimage centre of Stilo and the quiet town of Gerace (along with the ancient Greek settlement at nearby Locri) should also attract your attention. At Reggio di Calabria, at the furthest point on the peninsula, be sure to visit the important Greek statues - the Riace Bronzes - at the national museum.
Continuing to the southern tip of Italy, visit the town of Tropea, dramatically located on cliffs above the sea.
Most Beautiful Villages - Calabria
The following Italian towns and villages in Calabria are listed among the 'most beautiful villages in Italy'
- Altomonte
- Bova
- Chianalea
- Fiumefreddo Bruzio
- Gerace
- Morano Calabro
- Santa Severina
- Stilo
Orange Flag Tourism towns in Calabria
The following Italian towns and villages in Calabria are listed among the 'Orange flag towns in Italy'(a national tourist award)
- Morano Calabro