Calabria, the land of the 5 senses....

Welcome to the land of the 5 senses! With this blog, I want to give those who honor us with their visit the opportunity to discover my country...

Together we will cross beautiful mountains, unforgettable beaches and unique places where in some ways time has stopped and in other ways created something unique experiences to live and always carry in your heart.

Follow me and I will provide you with all the information you need to live like a local among locals. ...

let's start with geography

Calabria is a mountain colossus, nestled between two seas: the Ionian Sea to the east and the Tyrrhenian Sea to the west. It is the last region of southern Italy that is unexplored in some respects and has immense natural, cultural, gastronomic and food and wine resources.

• The Coasts – For those who want to experience the sea

Calabria has 800 km of coastline characterized by very white beaches, granite rocks, unique coves and lush and "vigorous" vegetation.

• The Mountains – For those who love nature and hiking

Calabria can be described as the " giant of southern Italy ", whose territory is 91% mountainous. This wonderful region has 3 national parks: - The Pollino National Park, with its 190,000 hectares the largest in Italy, where the longest river in Calabria, the Lao River (64 kilometers long), finds its "outflow"; - The Sila National Park, which covers about 17,000 hectares, contains natural and wildlife oases of enormous value. - The Aspromonte National Park, with an area of 3240 hectares, is characterized by lush flora and the presence of numerous waterfalls.

• Food and Wine – For those who want to delight their taste buds

Calabrian foods and wines are known all over the world and are appreciated both for their quality and for their taste. Each area has its own typical product and its own way of preparing it. Let us recall the most important ones: - Red onion from Tropea - 'Nduja (typical spread salami) -Chili - Fileja (typical homemade pasta) -Tuna -Oil -Wine

• Culture and folklore – For those who want to immerse themselves in many stories and traditions

A territory of conquest by the Normans, Greeks, Byzantines, Saracens, Aragonese, Spaniards and Bourbons, Calabria is a region full of culture and archaeological finds of enormous value. The region has a heritage of religious traditions, enriched by folkloric events that are unique in their way and expression. The entire area is dotted with churches, monasteries, castles and noble palaces.