What to do near Scylla, RC

The myth of Scylla, in the bronze of a contemporary master

From beautiful nymph to sea monster, the terror of sailors crossing the Strait: Scylla’s metamorphosis lives on in this much-photographed sculpture.

“Vertigine” in Scilla. A wonder worth preserving

It was a sophisticated restaurant with a spectacular panoramic terrace, a landmark for all the residents of Scilla

Sclla: the neighborhood of San Giorgio and the church of San Rocco

San Giorgio, the warrior saint, was once Scilla’s patron saint, before San Rocco, known for his healing powers, took his place.

Scilla: San Rocco, the feast of the patron saint.

Two days of devotion and celebration culminate in the Trionfino, the fireworks ritual that lights up Scilla’s patron saint festival.

The Fata Morgana on Scilla’s Horizon

Mirages over the sea between Calabria and Sicily, long regarded as supernatural phenomena and a source of fascination for travellers crossing the Strait.

Scilla, between the Sea and Aspromonte

Famous for its seaside charm, Scilla also stretches inland towards the mountains, where forests, highland landscapes and even ski slopes reveal an unexpected side of the territory.

The Stairways of Scilla: Salita Garibaldi

In Marina Grande, right at the entrance to the elevator, a small oasis of biodiversity is thriving

Scilla: the church of the Holy Spirit at Marina Grande

St. Francis of Paola is venerated here: the quintessential Calabrian saint, patron saint of seafarers and protector against earthquakes.

Renato Guttuso and the School of Scilla

Two memorable artistic seasons, with the Sicilian master at the centre of an informal artists’ circle that helped reveal Scilla’s beauty to a wider public.

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.