What to do near Valdina, ME

Scilla, Capo Pacì and the Caves of Myth

In 2022, the discovery of small caves near Capo Pacì opened a new chapter in Scilla’s legendary landscape.

Scilla at sunset: the viewpoint of Punta Pacì

More than a viewpoint, Punta Pacì is a balcony over the sea: the Costa Viola on one side, the Strait on the other, and below, a hidden underwater world suggested by the shifting colours of the water.

Swordfish alla ghiotta: Scilla’s “locally sourced” cuisine

In the Strait of Messina, swordfish is much more than just food: it is history, myth, ritual, and identity.

Scilla: the Marina Grande

West of the promontory, Marina Grande stretches along the beautiful Sirens Beach, around the Church of the Holy Spirit. Once linked to fishing, it is now Scilla’s seaside quarter.

The Stairs of Scilla: the Garibaldi Ascent

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.

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.

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.

Scilla: the church of the Immacolata

The Church of the Immaculate Conception reflects much of Scilla’s history: damaged by repeated earthquakes, it has risen from the rubble four times.

“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