Calabria Itineraries for Exploring this Undiscovered Italian Region

Calabria Itineraries for Exploring this Undiscovered Italian Region. Le Castella: a splendid Norman castle that appears to float at sea, Capo Rizzuto, Crotone, Calabria, Italy. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

Our Calabria itineraries cover everything from a long weekend in the seaside provincial capital of Reggio di Calabria to a month-long grand tour of the entire off the beaten track Southern Italian region. Whether you’re just looking for a taste of Calabria, or you want to do it all, we’ve got an itinerary for you. … Read more

Tropea, Calabria’s Positano of Southern Italy – A Tropea Walking Tour

Tropea, Calabria’s Positano of Southern Italy – A Tropea Walking Tour. Tropea, Calabria, Italy. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

Tropea was voted Italy’s most beautiful village of villages. Locals call the clifftop seaside town ‘the Positano of Southern Italy’ because it’s absolutely breathtaking. That means it’s also one of the most popular destinations in Calabria in summer, which is why autumn, spring and winter are wonderful times to go if you want to avoid … Read more

Calabria Road Trips – Journeys Through Remote Villages and Wild Rugged Places

Calabria Road Trips – Journeys Through Remote Villages and Wild Rugged Landscapes. Wild horses in Sila National Park, Calabria, Italy. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

Our favourite Calabria road trips are those that take us through bucolic countryside and wild rugged landscapes to remote villages, atmospheric hilltop towns, to pristine national parks, breathtaking beaches, and gastronomic destinations. The best thing about travelling in Calabria is that it doesn’t take long before you’re off the beaten track. Good freeways and highways … Read more

Best Calabria Beaches – Most Alluring Stretches of Sand in Southern Italy

Best Calabria Beaches – The Most Alluring Stretches of Sand. Santa Maria dell'Isola punctuates the small 'island' off Tropea, Vibo Valentia, Calabria, Italy. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

Best Calabria beaches? Who knew Calabria had brilliant beaches? Well, it has wonderful stretches of sand and cosy coves to rival Italy’s finest beaches. However, it also has some fairly shabby holiday towns, which is why you need our comprehensive guide to where to spread your towel. Italy’s southernmost region of Calabria remains fairly unknown to foreigners, so I’m … Read more