The pictoresque village of Stilo dominates the suggestive "Stilaro Valley", a valley full of sunshine and colours that reaches as far as the crystal-clear waters of the Ionian Sea. We are in a very special portion of southern Italy, where sea and mountains create a perfect alchemy of weather. Taking you on a trip to discover this hidden...

From the Parco Archeologico della Roccelletta park in Borgia to Cape Colonna, this journey looks at the history of Calabria by travelling through its tourist destinations and along the charming coasts of the Ionian Sea in the Gulf of Squillace. The Parco Archeologico della Roccelletta park in Borgia (in the province of Catanzaro) is where the Greek...

According to the latest ANAS (National Autonomous Company of State Roads) updates, a true engineering marvel will soon arrive in Italy. Our engineers are working on a highly sophisticated project that will make Italy the first European country to have a smart road. The first 100 kilometers have already been wired, and the project appears to be a te...

Trebisacce, located in the region of Calabria, is a picturesque town that is steadily growing in tourism. Its breathtaking landscape, rich history and delicious Calabrian cuisine make it an absolute must-see destination. In this guide, we take you on a discovery of Trebisacce and offer all the advice you need to make your trip unforgettable. During...

As you twist and turn along the roads that head away from Rome, up and through the verdant hills that billow through Tuscany, castles begin to crown distant peaks like ornate figurines in a wedding cake shop. Even better, you can actually stay as a guest in some of those majestic Italian castles. Italy is not short on castles or villas or palaces o...

Morano Calabro is a delightful village in the province of Cosenza, surrounded by the wonderful panorama of the Pollino Park. And it is thanks to the Pollino massif, which exceeds 2,000 meters abundantly, that this small town has enjoyed extreme good fortune since the time of the Ancient Romans. And even today, visitors cannot help but be enchanted ...

Parmigiano Reggiano cheese retains its position as the most significant Italian PDO product among those crafted (also) in mountain areas. Data provided by the Consortium for its protection reveals that in 2022, the production of the “King of Cheeses” in mountain zones amounted to 846,000 wheels, registering an impressive +10.5% upsurge compared to...

Even well-traveled Italophiles often overlook Calabria, the “toe” of boot-shaped Italy and home to spectacular coastline and rough-edged inland mountains dotted with time-forgotten villages—many semi-abandoned. These villages were the fodder for waves of emigration to the north of Italy and even abroad over the past century; many Italian-American f...

On August 21, 2023 an exciting "Nostos," a return journey to discover territories at the crossroads of peoples, cultures, and traditions that have called the Mediterranean home in different phases of history will take place at Max Enoteca Trattoria in Cirò Marina, Calabria.  During the day long forum, Arcadians, Oenotri, Achaeans, and then Romans,...

Overlooking the Ionian Sea and the Tyrrhenian Sea, Calabria is a real hidden gem in southern Italy. With its magnificent beaches, unspoilt nature and rich cultural heritage, this land is a true paradise for lovers of nature and ancient history. A hidden treasure waiting to be discovered. Calabria in pills is the ideal guide to understand what is fa...