Wakacje Calabria - holidays and trips

Called "terra da scoprire" - a land to discover, each year it attracts more and more tourists from all over the world. Here, on the tip of the Italian boot, are beautiful and diverse beaches, a clear blue sea and savoury delicacies of the regional cuisine. The sky-high mountains and heavenly bays, mysterious caves and majestic remains of Greek cities - so much remains to be discovered.

Calabria lies between two Seas: Tyrrhenian Sea and Ionian Sea. Tourism has a longer tradition on the Tyrrhenian coast. It is here that the coastline is the most varied, there are places where the mountains meet the sea forming coves with tiny, wild beaches. Here you can encounter beaches with white sand and exotic vegetation, and feel like in the Caribbean! The queen of the west coast of Calabria is Tropea - the funkiest and most beautiful resort town in Calabria, fascinating Mediterranean architecture and an incredibly scenic location. From the upper part of the city you can see the Aeolian Islands and many landmarks that are testaments of its rich history. There are plenty of great restaurants and bars. The east coast, by the Ionian Sea, on the other hand, is flatter, less urbanized and the water in the sea is very clean. Thanks to the terrain here many modern hotels have been erected, often taking up vast areas of land and situated directly by the sea. The beaches of the Ionian Sea are generally long, sandy with shingle and rock sections. Villages lie a few kilometers from the coast, where their seaside districts are located, e.g.: Catanzaro Lido, Simeri Marina or Sibari Marina. It is worth visiting the excavations in Sibari, an ancient town famous for its wealth and prosperity. The term "sybarite" derives from here. It is also worth going to Capo Colonna, the easternmost place of Calabria with the famous single column, to La Castella with the lovely Aragon castle or to Catanzaro - the capital of Calabria. Catanzaro is a city called the city of two seas or three V. Located on the Ionian Sea it is only about 35 km from the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Information on the availability and prices of local trips from particular hotels with the resident.

Tropea and Pizzo — transfer to Tropea, considered the pearl of the Mediterranean Sea. The town is beautifully situated by a seaside cliff, it is worth visiting the charming center, the most important monuments is the St. Maria dell'Isola church and Norman cathedral. Then the road leads to Pizzo with a Castle, where tje French general Murat was imprisoned and shot. Not far from the old town there is an interesting church of Piedigrotta, built on a rock. You can also fall in love with the fabulous cliffs of Capo Vaticano. Day trip. Price - approx. 46-62 EUR.

Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius — exploring with a local tour guide the excavation sites of the ancient city, covered in volcanic ash from the year 79 AD. Pompeii was a rich port and metropolis, through which an enormous amount of goods passed, which supplied the needs of the capital. Until today the streets, houses, baths, eating houses and brothels have been preserved. Drive up to Mount Vesuvius, which beautifully dominates over the Gulf of Naples and is the most famous volcano on Europe's mainland. Opportunity to go to the area of the crater. Day trip. Price - approx. 82 EUR.

Aeolian Islands — boarding the tourist ship in Vibo Valentia. The cruise leads from Lipari, the capital of the archipelago, through Vulcano, the island closest to Sicily. In favourable weather conditions a visit to Stromboli: an island with an active volcano. Day trip. Price - approx. 66 EUR.

Reggio di Calabria and Scilla — travel to Reggio di Calabria, visiting Museo Nazionale, where the famous "Bronzi di Riace" is located: two bronze statues, attributed to Phidias. Walk along the seaside boardwalk, overlooking a view of the coast of Sicily and Mount Etna. Supposedly you can observe the mysterious phenomenon of a mirage here. Transfer to Scilla, of the ancient Scyllia, the mythical place known from "Odyssey", beautifully situated by the sea. Then drive up Monte San Elia: the "balcony of the Strait of Messina". In good weather you can see Mount Etna, Stromboli and the mountains of Aspromonte. Day trip. Price - approx. 50 EUR.

Taormina — travel to Sicily to Taormina, the ancient Taurominum. The town is situated on a hill, with a magnificent view of the sea, the majestic Etna towers over it. During free time, an opportunity to see the famous Greek-Roman theatre, the Villa Comunale - public gardens with many varieties of flowers and shrubs, corso Umberto. Day trip. Price - approx. 65 EUR.

Local excursions are organized by local travel agencies under the conditions fixed by them. It's possible to disorganize trips due to low number of applicants.