Up to a few decades ago, Calabria was known to just a few visitors in search of unspoilt countryside, mountains, and sea. It was not until the early 80’s that a significant number of people began discovering the attractions of the region.
The Calabria region was in 80's that on the coast of Riace fishermen found two bronze statues, presumably representing slaves and dating back to the hellenic period. News of the discovery quickly spread world wide and a stream of tourists began to visit the Museo Nazionale della Magna Grecia in Reggio Calabria to admire the marvellous and unique "Bronzi di Riace" as the statues became known. From then onwards the incredible beauty of Calabria became known to the world.
A land of a thousand surprises, Calabria’s enchanting landscape extends from the clear blue seas to the luscious green countryside and on to the wooded mountain slopes.
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Hotel Ashley Lamezia Terme (Catanzaro)
Hotel Ashley is an elegant 5 star hotel situated on Calabria's Tyrrhenian coast, close to the town of Lamezia Terme,...
Hotel Panta Rei Parghelia (Vibo Valentia)
The Hotel Panta Rei was created at the very edge of the Tyrrhenian Sea on the jagged coastline of the Calabria region...
Palazzo del Capo Cittadella del Capo (Cosenza)
Built in various phases, from the XI to the XVIII century, Palazzo del Capo, once the sumptuous coastal residence of...
Porto Pirgos Hotel Parghelia (Vibo Valentia)
A masterly restored patrician summer residence, the hotel Porto Pirgos conserves many of its Spanish-influenced...
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Ipomea Club Santa Maria di Ricadi (Vibo Valentia)
Situated on the legendary "Costa degli Dei", or Coast of the Gods, the Ipomea Club has been designed for...
La Casa di Gianna Gerace (Reggio Calabria)
The La Casa di Gianna hotel is situated in an ancient patrician residence built in the typical architectural style of...
La Casa nel Borgo Gerace (Reggio Calabria)
The hotel La Casa nel Borgo is situated in Gerace, a medieval village located within the National Park of Aspromonte,...
La Locanda delle Donne Monache Maratea (Potenza)
Situated in the historic center of Maratea, Locanda delle Donne Monache is an elegant hotel occupying a building...
Palazzo Sant'Anna Gerace (Reggio Calabria)
Hotel Palazzo Sant'Anna occupies what was once a 14th century monastery, from the terraces of which it dominates the...
Countryside Residences
Torre Camigliati Camigliatello Silano (Cosenza)
Set in the heart of the Sila Grande, a densely forested area of outstanding natural beauty 1.200 meters above sea...
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Calabria, a journey through time
This itinerary along the Ionic coast of Calabria from the far south to the north commences in Pentedattilo. The name, of Greek origin, means "five fingers" and describes the town as the...
Calabria, the sea, and religious sentiment
The first part of this wonderful journey is associated with Homer's Odyssey. In the epic tale the hero, Ulysses, lands on the Island of Dino, just off the coast near Praia a Mare. Protecting the...
