Calabria Region Holidays

Calabria Region Holidays - Retaining a simple and authentic charm
Calabria holidays have enjoyed a recent appearance on the tourist market, with the regions' unspoilt beauty, full of rugged mountain landscapes and spectacular coastlines, retaining a simple and authentic charm. The region of Calabria sits in the 'toe' of Italy, in the very south opposite Sicily, and remains a very rural area, rich in tradition and steeped in history. The area is well known for its' prehistoric settlements, and the region of Calabria boasts ancient ruins from Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Norman times.

Calabria Resorts - Spectacular coastline dotted with sandy bays and rocky coves
Holidays in the region of Calabria offer a variety of different landscapes, from the stunning coastal areas, with craggy cliffs set against the brilliant blue seas, to the rugged mountainous inland, dotted with traditional villages, and even a small ski area. The region of Calabria is flanked by both the Tyrrenian Sea on the eastern side and the Ionian Sea on the west, with the towns on this coast having a strong Greek influence. The major resorts in the region of Calabria include Scalea, a typical seaside resort with plenty of tourist facilities and Tropea, one of the most beautiful towns with numerous sandy bays. Amantea and Diamante are both popular historic towns, and the capital of the region of Calabria is its' largest town, Reggio di Calabria.

Holidays in Calabria - Unspoilt, retaining a simple charm and beauty
The region of Calabria has managed to remain relatively untouched and escape mass-tourism, with many of the small hilltop villages and hamlets still enjoying age-old traditions and customs. Cuisine in the region of Calabria tends to be spicy and flavourful, featuring pasta, cheeses and some typically Greek ingredients such as honey and figs, and the area produces sweet white wine. Whilst enjoying a holiday in the region of Calabria, activities include walking, hiking and bird-watching in the national park, horse-riding, rock-climbing and skiing in the mountains, and various watersports such as sailing and scuba- diving along the coast.