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Those who love beaches, mountains, good weather and of course the sea will be most absorbed by Calabria, a region in the southern tip of Italy.
Calabria is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea which borders the regions three sides. To the east of Calabria is the Ionian Sea, to the west the Tyrrhenian, and to the south the Strait of Messina.
The mountains echo the seascapes dominance in the region. It is possible to explore all three mountain ranges in the area: La Sila, Aspromonte and Pollino. Each of these mountains contains unique flora and fauna and have many stunning walks and views.
Visiting Sila is essential for visitors to the region. This is a vast mountainous plateau encompassing the central part of Calabria for almost 2,000 square kilometers and averaging in altitude of about 1,200 meters above sea level. Its highest point at Botte Donato reaches an elevation of almost 2,000 meters above sea level. There are numerous lakes and dense coniferous forests and breathtaking views making this a must visit area. Skiing in the Winter here is very popular with those who know!
The Aspromonte massif: This mountain forms the southernmost tip of peninsular Italy. Characteristic of the region, the sea borders its three sides. The highest point of this unique mountain formation soars to nearly 2,000 meters above sea level in elevation at Montalto Uffogo. Here, visitors will marvel at the wide, man-made terraces dramatically sloping down towards the sea.
The mountainous and hilly landscape of the region greatly influences its climate. As a seasoned Calabria guide will tell visiting tourists, it is cold in the Pollino Mountains area, and almost consistently temperate in Aspromonte. The Sila and Serre massifs, on the other hand, bring greater humidity for areas at the Tyrrhenian coast and a drier climate on those at the Ionian coast.
As English is not as widely spoken in Calabria compared to other Italian regions but visitors will soon pick up the basics of the lauguage. Calabrians have their own dialect, which can be difficult to understand but the friendlyness of these Italians makes up for this!
Transportation is not much of a problem in Calabria which is served by three airports and has trains that run along the coasts. For the airports there is one in Reggio Calabria (Tito Minniti), another in Lamezia Terme (SantEufemia), and a third in Crotone (SantAnna). There are trains that run all the way from Rome, Naples and Bari to anywhere along the coast making this region accessible to all.
For overland travelers from Northern Italy, taking the A3 Autostrada, the main north–south highway from Salerno to Reggio Calabria is the best way to get to Calabria. This road can also take the visitor to Praja a Mare and proceed to Dino Island noted for its Grotta Azzurra (Blue Cave). There, one can swim in the crystal blue sea that has made Calabria one of the most exciting destinations in Italy.
Beaches in Calabria...
Some of the beaches in Calabria remain almost undiscovered. However we have put together the best beaches to visit for those who dont know the region. Cont...
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