Camping Calabria

Calabria is an unknown jewel at Italy's extended foot, only slightly larger than the states of Connecticut and Montenegro. It is primarily surrounded by water and rises to 1,955 metres at its highest point inland. From ancient Greece through Bourbon Spain and France, to Italian independence in the mid-nineteenth century, the region is a mix of cultures.

Calabria is an Italian region located in Southern Italy, Mezzogiorno in Italian. It is generally known as the toe of the boot of Italy.

Calabria's history dates back to the eighth to fifth century BCE when it was a Greek colony known as Magna Graecia. Various civilizations, notably Spanish, Arabic, and Norman, have affected the region's culture, language, and architecture over the years.

The region was the centre of powerful and rich Greek colonisation in ancient times, particularly in Crotona, Sybaris, and Rhegium (Reggio di Calabria). It was eventually given to the Byzantines, who named the territory Calabria. Calabria was a territory at the southeastern end of the Italian peninsula between the Adriatic and the Gulf of Tarentum from the 3rd century BC to the 7th century AD. According to the Greek geographer Strabo (1st century BC), the area formerly boasted 13 rich cities, but by the 3rd century BC, only the ports of Tarentum and Brundisium, noted for their wool trade, remained active.

Scilla

Scilla is one of Calabria's most fascinating coastal resorts. It's named after a sea monster from Greek mythology.

Tourists visiting the region for the beaches share space with the hill's original residents. Ruffo Castle is perched on a ledge. You can see a long way if you've completed the journey.

Gerace

The 10th-century Norman castle that rises at the top of a cliff in Gerace, which has a very well-maintained medieval core, is the focal point of the town of 3000 inhabitants. Gerace has been occupied since the Neolithic period. Historically, the town was known for its 128 churches, but only a few of them remain.

Crotone

It was founded around 710 BC as part of the Magna Graecia and developed to become one of Europe's most prominent towns. Pythagoras had been a teacher there. Unfortunately, little of its ancient splendour remains; natural disasters like earthquakes and the like have jumbled and hidden the past.

1. Chianalea di Scilla

Chianalea, known as the "Venice of the South," is one of Italy's most beautiful villages. It's a little piece of paradise, with its residences lying flush against the lake and the narrow, compact alleys creating a serene environment for its visitors and tourists. 

2. Villages in the Valle dello Stilaro

The communities along the Stilaro River include Pazzano, Stilo, Bivongi, and Monasterace. Not only is there the well-known Cattolica, but also the Punta Stilo Lighthouse in Monasterace, the evocative "Eremo di Montestella" near Pazzano, and the Bivongi Falls. All of these are compelling reasons to spend at least a few days in this area. Don't forget to take a stroll through Stilo village.

3. Corigliano Castle

The castle at Corigliano Calabro is one of the most well-known strongholds in Calabria. This important historical and cultural place serves as a museum for all the families that have lived there and made their imprint.

4. Cosenza

Cosenza is a cultural centre that is still growing, with lovely squares and renowned statues. The freshly reconstructed Bilotti Square is located at one end of the MAB, an open-air museum located along the city's main boulevard, Corso Mazzini.

5. Villages of Aspromonte National Park

Discover the Aspromonte villages of Gerace, Mammola, Antonimina, Agnana Calabra, and Ciminà's cultural and gastronomic identities. 

1. Walk along the Falcomatà promenade

Reggio Calabria provides one of the most enticing panoramic vistas in Calabria. A nighttime stroll along the Falcomatà promenade, lighted by the lights of the Strait and the city's brightness, refreshes the mind and opens the heart.

2. Take a tour of the Cirò wine cellar

Cirò is a small town near Crotone in an area famed for its winemaking. Several wineries let you taste and purchase their goods straight on-site, including the well-known Tenuta Iuzzolini and Librandi.

3. Take a tour and experience Arbereshe Culture

The Calabrian area is notably distinguished by Albanian migrations to the Italian peninsula in the thirteenth century. Arrange a trip to communities such as Vaccarizzo Albanese, San Demetrio Corone, San Cosmo, and San Giorgio Albanese.

4. Hike in the National Parks in Calabria

Explore the beautiful coastline as well as the unspoiled woods, rough hillsides, and lovely hilltops that are home to many animal and vegetation species.

5. Walk in the Raganello Nature Reserve

Raganello is a 3,953-acre protected natural area in northern Calabria's Pollino National Park. Pollino is one of Calabria's three national parks, extending across 56 towns and villages.

Calabria is famous for its porcini mushrooms, bergamot oranges, and olive oil. Calabrian cuisine is mainly made up of pork, lamb meat, sausages, swordfish, sardines, cod, and eggplant, all of which are commonly preserved in olive oil. Honey-sweetened pastries and baked goods are popular local delicacies. Provolone and Pecorino cheeses, red onions, and liquorice are among the other delicacies. Calabria's red and white wines are equally well-known.

Every Calabrian community has restaurants that appeal to a wide range of foreign preferences. Three Michelin-starred restaurants in the region may be located in and around Catanzaro.

Excursions in Raganello Canyon

Water Trekking is one of the most enjoyable activities tourists can do in the mountains. The best time for it is from June to September in the famous and incredibly beautiful Raganello Canyon. In Civita, different guides offer these types of excursions.

Take a Boat Trip.

Most towns have weekly markets with the items varying according to the size of the town. Larger ones near the sea, such as those in Catanzaro (Thursday) and Soverato (Friday), are generally a mix of outstanding locally grown and produced foods, such as fruits, vegetables, meats, honey, olives and baked goods.

Peperoncino Festival

Peperoncino Festival in Diamante is an event dedicated to the typical Calabrian chilli pepper: cuisine, debates, and meetings about His Majesty, the chilli pepper.

A Naca (The Cradle)

The Naca is the cradle that holds the figure of Dead Jesus. It's a magnificent structure adorned with damasks, silk, and flowers. The festival begins the night before when the Confratelli (members of a fraternity), with their heads surrounded by a braided crown of wild asparagus, visit the Sepulchres, each carrying a Penitentiary Cross on their shoulders.

Anyone who wants to spend a relaxing vacation in the open air, inhaling the aroma of the Calabrian sea, can select one of the many Calabria campsites scattered around the shore.

RV pitches are typically located in shaded park areas on the campsite or along with the sea. They may also include sunny spots; however, all pitches include the necessary amenities, such as water and wastewater connections, as well as an electricity supply.

Almost all holiday parks have air-conditioned mobile homes that feature sea views, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen.