(+01) 409 444-8755 [email protected]

Our Italian Travel and Heritage Blog

Explore Our Calabria Travel Guides and Italian Travel Blog

View Our ToursCustom Vacations

Explore the My Bella Vita blog for Calabria travel guides, Italian travel inspiration, info on Calabria attractions, local insights, and content about exploring your Italian heritage. These make for the perfect complement to our Small Group Trips to Calabria! If you have any questions as you read, feel free to contact us. 

Soverato
21 July 2021

Soverato: Seaside Destination on the Ionian Coast

Soverato, one of the most popular seaside resorts on the Ionian coast in the Gulf of Squillace, is often referred to as “The Pearl of the Ionian.” With its gorgeous...
italian treats tartufo
24 June 2021

Italian Treats To Help Stay Cool this Summer

Summer is here and man is it a hot one! The temps are really creeping up here and we’re all looking for any way to stay cool. As luck would...
,
9 May 2021

Villages in the Aspromonte Mountains

In April 2021, UNESCO announced the admission of Aspromonte in Calabria as one of its Global Geoparks. If you’ve ever visited the Aspromonte region, you would completely understand why. This...
21 March 2021

Beautiful Gardens in Southern Italy

Just imagine the perfect Spring day. The sky is the most vibrant blue you’ve ever seen and there isn’t a single cloud in the sky. The sun is shining, and...
, , ,
14 February 2021

Procida: Why You Should Visit

The region of Campania, located in Southern Italy, is exploding with culture, history, and delicious cuisine. That’s why it is a popular destination for tourists from all over the world....
23 January 2021

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Southern Italy

UNESCO World Heritage Sites are scattered throughout the world. If you do any search on Italy, you’ll most certainly come across a plethora of these important and protected sites in...
, ,
14 December 2020

Calabrian Pignolata: Christmas Recipe

In most parts of Calabria, they are called Pignolata or Scalilli, but you can also find them in other parts of Southern Italy under a different name, for example, they...
5 August 2020

Roseto Capo Spulico: Medieval Village on the Ionian Coast

Roseto Capo Spulico is an incredibly charming medieval village on the Ionian Coast in the province of Cosenza. The village was actually founded during the Magna Graecia and was one...
San Giovanni in Fiore
13 June 2020

What to See in San Giovanni in Fiore

San Giovanni in Fiore is in the heart of the Sila National Park. What makes this mountain village so interesting is that it is one of the largest and oldest...
calabria tour - tropea
20 May 2020

Blue Flag Beaches in Calabria

The 2020 Blue Flag Beaches have been released. This internationally recognized awardinternationally recognized award goes out to the coastal areas, marinas, and beaches that have shown a high standard of...
11 November 2019

Scolacium: Ancient Roman Ruins in Roccelletta

As you travel along the SS 106 from Catanzaro to Soverato, you can’t help but be drawn to the 12th Century Byzantine Basilica of Santa Maria in Roccelletta. This important...
7 September 2019

All Aboard: Next Stop, Bova!

This ancient village perched on a hilltop overlooking the entire coastline is one of the most important ancient Greek centers in the province of Reggio Calabria. It is also one...
1 2 3 4 5 6 … 66