![]() ![]() The most famous Calabrian tourist destination welcomes us in all its splendor: crystal clear sea, white beach, the islet in front of the village, the historic center that smells of authenticity, with stately palaces scattered along the entire route, enriched by large portals merit. You walk through history and each step is an unforgettable experience.Īfter visiting the Ionian area of Calabria, we reach the Tyrrhenian area again and arrive on the Costa degli Dei, stopping as a first stop in Tropea. The archaeological area of Locri allows you to travel in time, making us discover how the inhabitants of the area lived in the past, both in Greek and Roman times. You take a journey within a journey, discovering the ancient roots of the Calabrians and better understanding the added value that the union of peoples gives to the territories. A Greek minority lives here, carrying on traditions such as weaving and the art of ceramics. This area of Calabria is very particular, in fact the influence of Greek culture is perceived not only in the architecture, but also in the language. To end the day with a flourish, there is nothing better than letting yourself be overwhelmed by the sound and energy of the water of the Bivongi waterfall, 114 meters high and considered one of the highest in Italy. In Pazzano, another small village, we visit the Sanctuary of Monte Stella, dug into the rock, where nature and spirituality come together. In Stilo we touch firsthand the fusion between eastern and western culture: the Cattolica is a small church that dates back to the Byzantine era, a unique example in Europe, whose façade reproduces in scale the great temples found in Anatolia, Armenia and Georgia. The next day we are ready to immerse ourselves once again in the spirituality of the Calabrian land, following an itinerary that leads us to the discovery of some milestones of the region. During our trip to Sila, we are advised to stop in Camigliatello Silano, and we have not regretted the choice at all! The houses with sloping roofs, the wood that predominates here in the architecture and the various craft shops scattered throughout the course, seem to catapult us into a typical Christmas village, where time seems to have stopped. It seems to be in paradise, in a nature that smells of pine and fir trees, with the fresh mountain air that regenerates body and mind.In fact, according to several studies, the Sila has the cleanest air in Europe.The Sila lakes are a spectacle for the sight and the contrast between the green and the blue of the lakes makes it seem as if you are in front of a perfectly executed painting, capable of arousing strong emotions. Abbot Joachim of Fiore lived here, also mentioned by Dante Alighieri in the Divine Comedy and it takes little to understand why this place was an inspiration for the religious. ![]() Our adventure began from Sila, the green heart of Calabria: in San Giovanni in Fiore you feel immersed in a unique spiritual atmosphere.
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