Mountains, hills, hidden waterfalls and rivers, and then the silence of ancient uninhabited villages, of old roads now traveled only by the flocks of Aspromonte shepherds. And again the sea, the sunsets, the breathtaking views, the friendliness and hospitality of the people of Calabria. You don't need anything to experience all this, all you need is your eyes and your heart.
About me: I've trevelled around the world searching for real experience and sharing moment with locals and this is what I wish to show about my area. I would like to share with other travellers the taste of tradition, nature, and beauty and, of course, of the typical calabrian food!
Accommodation: Accommodations will be in a brand-new apartment with 2 double bed and 1 bathroom. The apartment is very cozy with air conditioning and washing machine. You will find every morning a very special homemade breakfast with local products. Private room in B&B centrally located in Melito di Porto Salvo, will cost 40 € more per night. Private room in Homestay accomodation in Melito di Porto Salvo will cost 20 € more per night. Do you have a question? Please ask in the Q&A!
What's included?
Accommodation (Shared rooms)
1 Tipical dinner in Pentedattilo
1 Cooking class with sharing dinner
Transport by car
1 Pizza evening
1 Typical Calabrian Lunch
Archaeological Museum Ticket
Train ticket
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Trip Itinerary
1
Melito di Porto Salvo
Day 1-4
Depending on your arrival time, we will meet in the city center of Reggio Calabria and then we will move to Melito di Porto Salvo, in the Ionian coast of Calabria, by private car. You will start this adventure visiting the amazing village of Pentedattilo, where we will have a typical dinner in a very friendly place.
2
Gallicianò
Day 4
On the secondo day we will take a step back in time by visiting a village where Grecanico is still spoken today. Among fountains of love, an Orthodox church and welcoming people, we will discover an authentic corner of Calabria. This is Gallicianò. After that we will have a very typical lunch surrounded by Bergamotto, an unique citrus fruit that grows only in this area. After lunch we will visit the Amendolea Castel, a castel built in the 12th century where you can enjoy an amazing view. In the afternoon we will back in Melito to take a swim in the beautiful sea of Calabria and attending a cooking class where to learn how to cooking a tradional dish and also how to enjoy it :)
3
Bova
Day 4
In the third day of our trip we will start to learn how much Magno-Greek rculture is part of this area. At the entrance of the Bova, infact, there is a sign which welcomes visitors written both in ancient Greek and Italian, proof of how the local try to keep your roots preservering the language. Beyond Bova, we will see the "Rocca del Drago" (Dragon stone) and other rock formations, and above all, the ghost town of Roghudi. Yhen we'll back in Melito to the beach to put on the mask and dive to discover the "Nave Torino", a wreck dating back to 1860. In the evening we'll enjoy a fabolous pizza.
4
Reggio Calabria
Day 4-5
After breakfast we'll take all the luggages and move to Reggio Calabria by train. Here we'll leave lagguage at the hotel (sharing room in B&B) and discover the city by a walking tuor with local friends. During this tour we will see the Caste, the Archaeological Museum (with the famous "Bronzi di Riace"), the Lungomare (the most beautiful kilometer in Italy) and we will taste the best italian ice cream. Accommodation will be in Reggio, where you can enjoy the sunset in front of Sicily. The day after we will have a breakfast before saying our warm goodbyes.
Trip Summary
Accommodation
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5 days trip
Melito di Porto Salvo, Gallicianò & 2 more
Transportation
Car
What's excluded?
Airport transport
Everything that is not included
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