What to do near Maropati, RC

Arena

A village in the hinterland of the province of Vibo Valentia, rich in history and culture, it was founded as a Greek colony, thanks to its location it became a Roman municipium and an important medieval fiefdom.

Norman-Swabian Castle of Arena

Imposing and marvelous, the castle in the 11th century was rebuilt for the most part by the Conclubets as a stronghold of a fiefdom so vast that it was called the "State of Arena."

Nicotera

At the foot of the ancient noble castle, the terrace on the Tyrrhenian Sea

Gerocarne

Of unknown origins, as much as its place name, it is called "Borgo dei Vasai" because of its artisan workshops that, following tradition, still produce terracotta pottery.

Sorianello

A hamlet perched on a ridge in the Vibonese hinterland and with semiunknown origins, which according to some scholars date back to the age of the Goths and the settlements of hermit monasticism.

Dominican Convent of Soriano Calabro

A quiet village in the Vibonese hinterland, it becomes the perfect destination for an immersion in sacred culture thanks to the presence of the ruins of the Dominican Convent, formerly among the richest in Europe.

Gerace: medieval jewel of Calabria

A medieval village in Aspromonte, overlooking the sea

Santa Cristina d'Aspromonte, the excitement of a marvel

Set in a frame between rock majesty and unspoiled nature, the territory of Santa Cristina offers scenery of unique beauty in which to immerse your gaze.

The Charterhouse of Serra San Bruno

A place of peace and beauty, shrouded in mystery

Madonna delle Fonti Shrine

Nestled in the silence of nature and not far from the town of Spilinga, the shrine is located in an ancient hermit cave. The cult dates back to the early 1900s and a popular tradition is linked to it.

Belvedere of St. Francis of Paola in Zaccanopoli

Here, the story goes, St. Francis stopped on his way to Sicily. And how can you blame him? It is a vantage point overlooking Tropea, the Costa degli Dei and the Aeolian Islands. Enchanting!

Broom craftsmanship

From flowers to textiles