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Seaside Tourism
Beach tourism in Calabria offers visitors a wide choice of breathtaking beaches bathed by the crystal-clear waters of the Ionian Sea and the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Calabrian coasts are famous for their wild and unspoiled beauty, with long stretches of golden sand, hidden coves, and cliffs overlooking the sea. Places like Tropea, Capo Vaticano, Soverato, and Scilla are among the most renowned for their spectacular beaches and stunning views. In addition to the beaches, beach tourism in Calabria also offers the opportunity to explore picturesque seaside villages, savor local cuisine based on fresh fish and seafood, and enjoy a wide range of water activities such as snorkeling, diving, kayaking, and windsurfing. With its Mediterranean climate, crystal-clear waters, and rich culture, Calabria is an ideal destination for those seeking a relaxing yet adventurous holiday on the Italian coast.
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Diving in Calabria offers scuba enthusiasts the chance to explore the rich seabeds of the Ionian Sea and the Tyrrhenian Sea. Numerous locations along the Calabrian coasts offer highly interesting dive sites, with a variety of underwater habitats and a rich marine biodiversity.
Among the most renowned dive sites is Capo Rizzuto, where there are several marine protected areas offering a wide range of dive sites suitable for all levels of experience. The waters around Capo Rizzuto are populated by a variety of marine species, including colorful fish, groupers, octopuses, and sea turtles. Other popular diving destinations include Capo Vaticano, with its seabeds rich in gorgonians and sea sponges, and Isola di Dino, where you can explore submerged caves and vertical walls covered in marine flora and fauna. Thanks to its rich underwater history and the beauty of its seabeds, Calabria is an ideal destination for diving lovers who wish to explore the wonders of the sea. Numerous diving schools and centers along the Calabrian coasts offer training courses, guided excursions, and equipment rental to allow visitors to discover the spectacular marine life of the region.
Calabria is well known for its breathtaking beaches, which stretch along the coasts of the Ionian Sea and the Tyrrhenian Sea, offering spectacular landscapes and crystal-clear waters. Here are some of the most renowned beaches in the region:
Tropea Beach: Located in the city of the same name, this beach boasts fine white sand, transparent waters, and a striking setting dominated by the majestic rock of Tropea.
Capo Vaticano Beach: This coastal area offers several enchanting beaches, including the famous Grotticelle Beach, characterized by cliffs, hidden coves, and turquoise waters.
Caminia Beach: Located near Stalettì, this beach is famous for its fine white sand and crystal-clear waters, ideal for swimming and snorkeling.
Praia a Mare Beach: This beach, located near Praia a Mare, offers a long stretch of golden sand and clear waters, surrounded by cliffs and Mediterranean vegetation.
Soverato Beach: Located in the city of Soverato, this beach is renowned for its calm and shallow waters, ideal for families with children, and for its lively nightlife along the seafront.
Capo Rizzuto Beach: Near Capo Rizzuto there are several enchanting beaches, such as Le Castella Beach, famous for its striking scenery dominated by the Aragonese Castle.
These are just some of the wonderful beaches that Calabria has to offer. Each coastal location in the region has its own unique beauty, offering visitors an unforgettable experience of sea and nature.
With evocative landscapes, enchanting beaches, and welcoming ports, the Calabria Region offers unforgettable experiences for sailing enthusiasts. Starting from the northernmost point of the Tyrrhenian coast, you sail along the Riviera dei Cedri, famous for its widespread cultivation of citron. From the sea, you can discover the Island of Dino, the Arcomagno cave, the island of Cirella, Diamante, and Belvedere Marittimo.
The journey continues towards the Costa degli Dei, with the ports of Vibo, Pizzo, and Tropea. Here, coves and cliffs overlooking the sea follow one another. Offshore, the old lighthouse of Capo Vaticano is clearly visible. From the Costa degli Dei, you reach the Costa Viola passing through the port of Gioia Tauro, the center of containerized goods traffic in the Mediterranean.
Along the coast, you can admire the olive rock of Palmi, the guardhouse of Villa Repaci, the village of Chianalea, the Ruffo Castle in Scilla resting on the rock overlooking the port. Sailing through the Strait of Messina, you pass by the towns of Cannitello and Villa San Giovanni, up to Reggio Calabria, the city of Bergamot and home to the Riace Bronzes.
From the Tyrrhenian coast, you reach the Ionian coast, with the villages of the Grecanic area. From the sea, the village of Pentedattilo is clearly visible, lying on a cliff shaped like five fingers. After passing the towns of Bova and Palizzi, you arrive at Capo Spartivento, with its striking lighthouse. Continuing along the Costa dei Gelsomini, you come across Rocella Jonica with one of the most equipped ports on the Ionian coast, Monasterace, with the Punta Stilo lighthouse that houses the Temple of Kaulon.
The sea itinerary arrives at the Costa degli Aranci, with Badolato, Soverato, and Squillace, a medieval village where ceramics are still made in the traditional way. The seaside district of Catanzaro, Catanzaro Lido, welcomes visitors with its elegant and well-equipped accommodation facilities, the recently built marina, and the promenade offering views of the wide Gulf of Squillace.
We embrace the Costa dei Saraceni, with Isola Capo Rizzuto. This coastal area is part of a vast Marine Nature Reserve. Here too stands the Aragonese castle of Le Castella, a sixteenth-century fortress almost entirely surrounded by the sea and connected to the mainland by a thin strip of sand. On this coast lies the city of Crotone with the archaeological site of Capocolonna, made evocative by the presence of the only surviving column of the great temple of Hera Lacinia.
Finally, we sail along Cirò Marina where the wine of the same name is produced, which, according to legend, was already offered to athletes who won the ancient Greek Olympics.
The journey ends along the Costa degli Achei, with Schiavonea, a fishing village in the city of Corigliano Calabro. The port has two piers and hosts the fish market that contributes to the local economy, along with the new area designed to accommodate pleasure boats. Trebisacce is a seaside tourist destination with a characteristic fishing village and a lively tourist and fishing harbor. Continuing, we find, overlooking the sea, the Federician Castle of Roseto Capo Spulico. The itinerary concludes with the beautiful views offered by the historic center of Rocca Imperiale, located high up but just a few kilometers from the sea.
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