Travelling alone: the best destinations in Calabria
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But who said you have to go on holiday with other people? Whether by choice or necessity, if you, too, are a solo traveller, in Calabria, you can organise your holiday according to your needs, preferences, and rhythms. An experience of authentic freedom in which you decide your schedule, destinations, and activities. You can always change plans without having to compromise.
Sea or mountain? Physical activity or relaxation? Culture or fun? Here are three ideas for combining the "ingredients" any way you like and enjoying an unforgettable journey.
The sea, sunsets, relaxation and culture
The most iconic of summer destinations in Calabria is certainly Tropea, with its white sandy beach and delightful old town where you can stroll and take photos of splendid panoramic views and seascapes. Chill out, perhaps soaking up the sun at one of the many outdoor cafés and mingling with the foreign tourists.
If you prefer relaxation and nature, make your way along the coast from Capo Vaticano to Pizzo to sample the unmissable Tartufo ice cream and enjoy a seafront promenade that ends with a visit to Castello Murat.
Finally, plan a stop in the Scilla area, in the charming seaside village of Chianalea. No one leaves here without having tasted the famous swordfish sandwich.
Mountains, sport, and culture
If you're pining for silence and nature and want to escape the chaos and heat of summer, your oasis of peace awaits you in the Sila National Park. A rejuvenating holiday featuring woodland excursions, the discovery of amazing local food and wine, and spectacular views that revive body and spirit.
You start from Camigliatello Silano, from where you can join one of the many organised groups to discover the park. Moving on to Lorica, a boat trip on Lake Arvo awaits you. With the right equipment, you can spend hours immersed in nature while hiking, providing an opportunity to meet and connect with people who share your passion.
You can continue your Sila holiday with a visit to a town rich in culture and art: San Giovanni in Fiore, birthplace of the abbot and theologian Gioacchino. Here you can visit the San Giovanni in Fiore Abbey, marvel at traditional carpet‑making and, of course, yield to the aromas and flavours of the local cuisine.
Still fancy the seaside? Extend your trip to the Crotone coast, stop at Isola Capo Rizzuto to admire the fortress of Le Castella and enjoy a fairy tale experience.
History, spirituality and forest immersion experiences
You love the traces of the past, places imbued with sacredness, the energy of nature. Your holiday in Calabria will reflect who you are. This itinerary will also be an inner journey that reconnects you with your inner self and with nature.
Start from Locri, the cradle of Magna Graecia, where you will find traces and evocative impressions in the Archaeological Park. Continue with a visit to Gerace, within the Aspromonte National Park, along the Jasmine Coast. One of Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages, home to the imposing Norman cathedral and castle. Take a break and then set off again for Stilo, to discover this town of medieval origins and the Cattolica, a symbol of eastern architecture in Calabria. If extreme sports are your thing, know that around here, on the rock face of Monte Consolino, you can test yourself by practising rock climbing.
After taking in so much beauty, set off again: about an hour’s drive away, a new, incredible stop on your holiday awaits you.
Serra San Bruno, in the heart of the Serre National Park, is immersed in nature and spirituality. And not only for the famous Certosa immersed in a spiritually charged atmosphere where you can embrace a sensation of mysticism and prayer, but also because in the Bosco Archiforo you can experience the unique experience of Shirin Yoku, forest bathing. This Japanese practice puts you in tune with nature and plantlife, a therapy in every sense, to cure body and mind.
