Calabria is a region of southern Italy that is ideally located south of Naples, right at the toe” of Italian peninsula. It is surrounded by Ionian Sea in the east, Tyrrhenian Sea in the west, and Sicily in the south-west. This region possesses long miles

of a stunning coastline and hinterland mountains. The Pollino chain on the northern side, the forested plateau of Sila in the central part, and Serre and Aspromonte chains in the south are some of the important characteristics of this Italian region. The unforgettable vistas, the history of the Roman and Greek ruins, the Byzantine churches, and the medieval towns are some of the biggest attractions of this place drawing tourists from far and wide. While making a plan for a vacation here, book one of the holiday rentals Calabria in the first place to get done with your accommodation concerns.

Catanzaro, the capital city, has the well-known one-arch Catanzaro Bridge that owns the credit of being one of the tallest European bridges. Some other highlights of this city are Duomo Cathedral, Chiesa dell'Osservanza, Basilica dell'Immacolata, and the remains of Norman Castle. The beautiful Santa Maria dell'Isola sanctuary is located in the town of Tropea. This town also has an excellent seaside beach. On a visit to the village of Samo, you will come across the site of spring water and also remains of an old village that was destroyed during an earthquake in 1908. Reggio Calabria, situated between the mainland and Sicily, is popular for its superb botanical gardens, beaches, National Museum of Magna Grecia, and the 3000 years old Aragonian Castle. Some other points of tourist interest include Swabian Castle, Capo Vaticano bath, ancient temples of Roman gods on the hills of Catanzaro, and so on. By making any of the holiday homes Calabria as base, you can conveniently access all these places of tourist attraction.

A strong southern Italian Mediterranean culinary influence is noticeable in the local cuisine of Calabria. You can savor various types of meat-based, fish, and vegetable dishes in the local restaurants. Pasta is also a popular dish as it is in other parts of Italy. For shopping, the city of Pizzo welcomes you warmly to its alleyways that are lined with numerous shops selling a variety of curios. Calabria is a region where festivals and events keep happening throughout the year creating a sense of harmony. Festival of Two Seas in July-August, International Festival of Folklore in August, and Calabrian Folklore Festival in September are some of the most celebrated ones. Holiday villas Calabria offer the best of accommodation facilities to those visiting these parts. So book one and enjoy the warmth of this region.