What to do near Palmi, RC

Solano, a Rural Interlude between the Sea and Aspromonte

Divided between Scilla and Bagnara, the two hamlets of Solano share a rural landscape rich in old-time flavours.

Favazzina, Beach Life and Sfusato Lemons

On the Tyrrhenian coast between Scilla and Bagnara, Favazzina is home to one of the Costa Viola’s most beloved beaches.

Santa Cristina d'Aspromonte, the excitement of a marvel

Set in a frame between rock majesty and unspoiled nature, the territory of Santa Cristina offers scenery of unique beauty in which to immerse your gaze.

Scilla: the church of San Giuseppe in Chianalea

At the end of the walk through the village of Chianalea stands a small sixteenth-century church overlooking the sea.

The Underwater Wonders of the Costa Viola

Here, where two seas meet, powerful currents and steep seabeds create one of Calabria’s most fascinating destinations for divers.

Swordfish, Prince of the Strait

Between Scilla and Bagnara Calabra, swordfish are not simply caught: they are hunted with harpoons in a tradition as ancient as the Strait itself.

Costa Viola, a Jewel of Calabria’s Tyrrhenian Coast

Seabeds of extraordinary beauty, shores where precious bergamot thrives, and a hinterland that rises, unexpectedly, to snow-capped peaks.

Scilla: Santa Maria di Porto Salvo in Chianalea

Venerated as Our Lady of the Sailors, she is invoked for the swordfish season and honoured with solemn celebrations and fireworks.

Scilla: A Walk in Chianalea at Dusk

This fishing village is truly one of “Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages”!

Scilla: Chianalea, a small fishing village

In the shadow of the Castello Ruffo, Chianalea stretches along the sea: once a fishing village, today it offers Scilla’s most picturesque views and one of its liveliest tourist promenades.

Castello Ruffo: Scilla’s Symbolic Lookout over the Strait

From the legendary Tyrrhenians, who are said to have first guarded the promontory, to the Ruffo family, who turned it into their stronghold.

Scilla, an Enchanting Village between History and Myth

A legendary place celebrated by classical writers and Grand Tour travellers, known for its swordfish tradition and now loved as a seaside resort.