When a mountain massif plunges precipitously into the Mediterranean, a blessed land with very different microclimates is born, guaranteeing very different outdoor activities within a few kilometres of each other: from alpine skiing to the beach, kitesurfing to trekking, snowboarding to windsurfing, and cultural excursions to devotional journeys.
Ski while overlooking the sea
Gambarie is a mountain resort located in the heart of the Aspromonte National Park, 35 km from Reggio Calabria. This small mountain town is located at 1,350 metres above sea level and is surrounded by peaks of over 2000 metres. In the winter months, the mountain peaks are covered with snow; the ski [...]
The Garibaldi footpath
On August 29th, 1862, in Aspromonte, Garibaldi’s redshirts clashed with the royal army sent to stop Garibaldi’s attempt to march from Calabria to Rome to drive out Pope Pius IX. During the battle, Garibaldi’s left leg and right foot were shot. Injured, he was placed under a tree while the Bersaglier [...]
Two steps in the Villa
The Villa comunale of Reggio Calabria is one of the green spaces that you can encounter in the city. It is rich not only in plants, but also in monuments. It extends for about one hectare in the historic centre between the Duomo and Corso Garibaldi, where its main entrance can be found.
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CONI athletics field school
The CONI Athletics Field School of Reggio Calabria, built in the 1970s in the Modena district, has represented a great sports training centre from which many athletes of national and European fame have graduated from over the years. It is a true temple for athletics.
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Dedicate yourself to scuba diving
Diving, also called scuba diving, is an activity that involves the complete immersion of the body (as opposed to swimming or snorkelling) to explore the surrounding underwater environment, freediving, or more easily with the appropriate equipment.
Mountain and metropolitan trekking
A holiday in Reggio Calabria is not only synonymous with the sea, but also with wonderful walks in nature’s midst. There are numerous non-profit associations and national organizations, such as CAI (Italian Alpine Club), which organizes excursions through the region of Reggio.
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