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June 23 2016 / Places
Get an Adrenaline Rush at Gole del Raganello
Civita, Calabria
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The Magnificent Views of Belvedere Marittimo
Belvedere Marittimo, Calabria
Situated on the Tyrrhenian coast, on what is known as the Riviera dei Cedri, the charming seaside town of Belvedere
April 27 2016 / Places
Cosenza’s Outdoor Museum on Corso Mazzini
Cosenza, Calabria
In the heart of Cosenza you’ll find it’s main artery, Corso Mazzini, flowing with locals as they do some shopping,
March 16 2016 / Art & Archaeology
Diamante: The City of Murals
Diamante, Calabria
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February 23 2016 / Places
Gerace: The Florence of the South
Gerace, Calabria
Gerace, located in the Aspromonte Mountains, is considered to be the best-preserved medieval village in Italy. Its beauty and architecture
January 20 2016 / Art & Archaeology
The Legend of King Alarico’s Tomb
Cosenza, Calabria
Over recent months, the whereabouts and authenticity of King Alarico’s tomb has been greatly discussed and debated. King Alarico, the
December 9 2015 / Places
The Artificial Lakes of Sila
Parco Nazionale del Sila, Calabria
Calabria is famous for its gorgeous coastline, but there is also a winter haven, nestled in the mountain range, known
October 26 2015 / Food & Wine
Il Cedro: The Original Citrus Fruit
Calabria
In the south of Italy on the Tyrrhenian coast of Calabria, lies the Riviera del Cedri, where the cedro (English
June 11 2015 / Places
Civita: Legends and Superstitions
Civita, Calabria
Civita is one of the most charming villages in northern Calabria. In the 15th century, Albanian refugees fled to and
May 4 2015 / Places
The Grotto Sanctuary of Monte Stella
Pazzano, Calabria
This small village situated between Mount Stella and Mount Consolino overlooking the Stilaro Valley, was founded by miners who worked
April 1 2015 / Places
The Stone Ship of Santa Severina
Santa Severina, Calabria
Located 30 minutes inland from Crotone, Santa Severina is a little-known borgo dating back to the 5th Century BC and
February 26 2015 / Places
Cirella on Riviera dei Cedri
Cirella, Calabria
Nestled into the heart of La Riviera dei Cedri, Cirella is a seaside town on Calabria’s northern Tyrrhenian coast. This
February 3 2015 / Art & Archaeology
Scolacium Ruins in Roccelletta
Roccelletta di Borgia, Calabria
November 24 2014 / Places
Mythical and Magical Chianalea in Scilla
Scilla, Calabria
Chianalea in Scilla is one of the most beautiful fishing villages in the province of Reggio Calabria. Built directly on
October 27 2014 / Places
A Nature Lover’s Dream: Camigliatello, Sila Grande
Camigliatello, Calabria
Home to some of the cleanest and most beautiful beaches on both the Tyrrhenian and Ionian coast, Calabria is also
September 24 2014 / Places
On the Coast of the Gods: Capo Vaticano
Capo Vaticano, Calabria
Are you planning to visit Tropea? Well, you should consider including Capo Vaticano in your itinerary. About 10km from Tropea,
July 28 2014 / Places
Cosenza’s Historic Gran Caffé Renzelli
Cosenza, Calabria
In the heart of Cosenza’s historical center, in Piazza Parrasio overlooking Corso Telesio between the Duomo and Rendano Theatre, you
July 8 2014 / Places
Calabrian Ghost Town: Pentedattilo
Pentedattilo, calabria
Pentedattilo is a ghost town on Monte Calvario, a mountain which once looked like a hand. In fact, the name
October 23 2013 / Places
Back to Prehistoric Times in Papasidero
Papasidero, Calabria
Follow a winding road into the depths of a the Pollino National Park not far from Papasidero and you’ll feel
September 28 2013 /
Calabrian Table Tour
Morano Calabro (Cosenza), Tropea (Vibo Valentia)
Calabria’s three national parks are the backbone of this rugged land and offer a striking contrast to the more than
September 28 2013 /
Private Heritage Tours in Calabria
Cosenza, Catanzaro, Crotone, Reggio Calabria and Vibo Valentia, Calabria
Have you dreamed of strolling the centuries-old stone paths of your ancestors, lingering inside the church where your grandparents were
June 26 2013 / Food & Wine
Sardella: Calabrian Caviar
Calabria
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February 20 2013 / Places
Calabria’s Patron Saint
While strolling through the huge Piazza del Plebiscito in Naples, the Church of San Francesco di Paola with its grand