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11 November 2020

Beautiful Waterfalls in Southern Italy

This year, more than ever, people are choosing to spend their time outdoors and explore all the incredible natural beauty that nature has to offer. Southern Italy is blessed with...
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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...
Tropea Parghelia
11 July 2020

Magical Beaches Near Tropea

Tropea is the summer destination for many Italians, Europeans, and other International travelers. It’s so easy to see why so many people are drawn to this Calabrian seaside town. This...
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...
1 February 2020

What To Do in Catanzaro

Catanzaro, the capital of its namesake province, is often referred to as the “windy city” due to the constant breezes—a welcome relief during the hot summer months. The province enjoys...
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...
16 October 2019

The Stone Ship of Santa Severina

Santa Severina is listed as one of Italy’s Most Beautiful Hamlets. Located 30 minutes inland from Crotone, this little-known borgo dates back to the 5th Century BC and was one...
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...
bergamot orange
13 August 2019

Calabria’s Famous Bergamot Oranges

The bergamot is a citrus fruit that is almost exclusively grown in the province of Reggio Calabria and has become an important symbol for this Calabrian province. The bergamot fruit...
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caciocavallo silano
26 July 2019

Typical Cheeses of Calabria

When you visit Calabria, you’ll instantly notice how diverse and unique it is. A region often admired for its beautiful coastline, Calabria is also home to lush mountains that produce...
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16 June 2019

Southern Italy Summer Reads

Are you the type of person that enjoys sitting out on the beach or by the pool with a good book? I love reading especially when I want to get...
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