Calabria Holidays - Travel Guide

Calabria - The Rugged South of Italy

The sun-baked south of Italy is the hidden gem of the Italian holiday industry. Although many Italians enjoy holidays in Calabria, British visitors tend to head for more northerly, urban areas of Italy. In neglecting Calabria holidays you miss out on the stunning unspoilt scenery of this rugged part of the country. Calabria holidays present you with a beautiful region of Italy with coastline on three sides and miles of sandy beaches and rocky coves.

Greek and Roman conquerors among many others have occupied this mountainous region that sometimes feels as though it has been lost in time. A Calabria holiday is perfect for those who want to get away from it all and enjoy walking and hiking in wonderfully panoramic landscapes of forests and mountains.

Enjoy the Glorious Weather of Calabria

More and more resorts are beginning to spring up along the Ionian and Tyrrhenian Sea coastlines, which are aimed at making the most of the glorious weather that Calabria enjoys for long periods of the year. Calabria holidays will certainly fulfill your desire for sun, sea and sand.

There is also a cultural Side to Calabria holidays. The region has a rich heritage of artistic and architectural remains from Calabria's Greek and Roman occupants, with further relics from Byzantium, Renaissance and Baroque periods.

Attractions Of Calabria

The biggest attractions of Calabria holidays are the simple things. Enjoy the fantastic scenery and relaxing atmosphere of a Calabria holiday on the excellent beaches and in the picturesque countryside. In Reggio Calabria visit the National Museum that houses the famous "Bronzes of Riace", two bronze Greek statues dating back to the 5th century BC.

The impressive promenade in the town, which overlooks the straits of Messina and Sicily, is a very pleasant place to take a stroll. Soak up the sun on one of the many sandy beaches washed by warm, clear waters.