Discover Calabria

2 0 1 9 INFOBOOK D I S C O V E R C A L A B R I A 2 0 1 9 DISCOVERING O U R E X C U R S I O N S 01 02 C A L A B R I A C O O K I N G C L A S S P I C C A N T E T U T T O P A S T A ! 0 3 04 Z U N G R I P I Z Z O C A V E S W W W . B A I A D E L S O L E . C O M 2 0 1 9 D I S C O V E R I N G 01 CALABRIA PICCANTE. Cliffs overhanging the sea, small bays and isolated of an indescribable beauty, an exhilaration of light and colors: Capo Vaticano, the most romantic panorama of Calabria! A fantastic view of the Aeolian Islands and Sicily. Visit also a centre for the production and sale of S typical Calabrian products where you will be shown the N O preparation of the ' Nduja: a spicy sausage based on pork and I S R chilli produced again according to the tradition that has U C made famous in the world. Try it on the bruschetta or in the X E sauce of the Fileja... Discover the spicy side of Calabria! End R U O the day exploring Tropea: The alleys of the old town, the typical shops, the old churches, the noble palaces with prestigious portals, the scent of salami, cheese and red onion on the corner... a good ice cream on the square-this is Southern Italy! (half day excursion in the afternoon) 02 TUTTO PASTA! COOKING CLASS You will prepare two different types of homemade pasta and two typical sauces. If you want to learn the secrets of authentic Calabrian cuisine at home, this is the first useful step. Our recipes are strictly taken from tradition. Fresh and genuine dishes, organic products. You will meet new people in an environment ... Course for small groups (3/5 people approx.) 4 5 / 6 0 2 0 1 9 D I S C O V E R I N G 03 ZUNGRI CAVES This afternoon will take you to the hinterland of Calabria, where north of Mount pore there is a small town of the Byzantine period, Zungri. The caves were dug into the sandstone rock. Then you go to visit the center of the village, where expect you the "grandma" to make you S taste a typical Calabrian appetizer. (half day excursion in the N O afternoon) I S R U C 04 PIZZO Pizzo, one of the most beautiful towns of Calabria! X E First, the "church-cave" of Piedigrotta, then the old town R U O with its romantic alleys and the castle Murat. Do not forget to taste the "Tartufo", an original gelato of Pizzo, with an inimitable taste ... this is the Dolce Vita! (half day excursion in the afternoon) 4 5 / 6 0 D I S C O V E R C A L A B R I A S N O I S R U C X E R 04 U O 2 0 1 9 DISCOVERING O U R E X C U R S I O N S 05 06 S W E E T S E R R A S A N T E M P T A T I O N B R U N O - P I Z Z O I L T A R T U F O D I P I Z Z O 07 08 M Y S T I C A L L A C O S T A V I O L A C A L A B R I A W W W . B A I A D E L S O L E . C O M 2 0 1 9 D I S C O V E R I N G 05 DOLCE TENTAZIONE - IL TARTUFO DI PIZZO. The stop is Pizzo Calabro, one of the most beautiful and famous fishing villages, with a historic center characterized by narrow streets and small squares and to admire the panoramic Aragonese Castle, where Gioacchino Murat was passing his S last days. Food and wine tour in small groups (6-18 pers.), N O You can taste the famous "Tartufo di Pizzo" ice cream with I S R an inimitable taste and also visit the "Benvenuto" winery U C famous for the production of zibibbo wine (sweet liqueur X E wine). R U O 06 SERRA SAN BRUNO - PIZZO Crossing one of the most fascinating landscapes of Calabria: the Serre plateau, located 800 meters from the sea level, and discover the tranquility of a mountain village. Serra San Bruno is a spectacle of nature, with its forests and the "Laghetto dei Miracoli", a lake which is said to have miraculous properties. And if the mystical atmosphere has not yet bewitched you, the monastery of "Certosa" will impress you and make this experience unique. In the afternoon, continue to Pizzo, one of the most beautiful towns of Calabria! First, the cave church of Piedigrotta, then the old town with its romantic alleys and the castle Murat. At Pizzo do not miss to taste the "Tartufo" ice cream originally from Pizzo, the inimitable taste ... La Dolce Vita pura! 2 0 1 9 D I S C O V E R I N G 07 DISCOVERING MYSTICAL CALABRIA... Journey through time, in the beauty of the Serre Regional Park to discover Byzantineism in Calabria: Soriano Calabro, Serre, Stilo, Bivongi and visit to the monastery of San Giovanni Theristis. The monastery, dedicated to the saint Reaper, is the most S important Orthodox place of worship, active in central and N O southern Italy. I S R It was built on a pre-existing small building of worship, in U C 1124, at the behest of Roger II the Norman and was X E consecrated by Pope Callistus II, maintained its splendor and R U O wealth until the fifteenth century. 08 LA COSTA VIOLA Shopping and visit to the fishing village. The splendid Lungomare, a walk on the elegant Corso Garibaldi and its shops, a marvelous look at the Bronze statues of Riace in the National Museum - discover the fascinating past and the present of Reggio di Calabria. On your return, along the Costa Viola, you will be enchanted by the small fishing town, the mythological Scilla. A walk in the ancient village of the fishermen Chianalea will end this excursion with poetry. 2 0 1 9 DISCOVERING O U R E X C U R S I O N S 09 10 P E N T E D A T T I L O G E R A C E 11 12 C O S E N Z A A N D T A O R M I N A S T A T T I W W W . B A I A D E L S O L E . C O M 2 0 1 9 D I S C O V E R C A L A B R I A 09 PENTEDATTILO The legendary rock with the picturesque ghost town Pentedattilo leaves room in our imagination for a journey back in time and offers unique opportunities for wonderful photographs. The name Pentedattilo literally means 5 fingers and comes from the Greek. Through a S spectacular road (by bus) we reach Gallicianò, the Acropolis N O of Magna Graecia, with the remains of an amphitheater and a I S R Byzantine monastery. Here the approx. 200 inhabitants still U C speak Greek and maintain ancient customs. In traditional X E songs and dances on the farm you have a direct view of the R U O centuries-old history of the region. 10 GERACE Discover the other side of Calabria. Gerace is a small medieval town situated on a hill, at the foot of the Aspromonte. Stroll through the beautiful alleys, visit the many churches and the Duomo; discover the unique local hospitality ... You'll be back in love with Gerace! Then you will move to the farm, surrounded by nature and the quiet hills. 2 0 1 9 D I S C O V E R C A L A B R I A 11 COSENZA E STATTI A very special day takes you north of Calabria! At the foot of the Sila mountains, will make the visit of Cosenza with its unique historical center, an exciting journey in the Middle Ages: the Cathedral, the elegant theater, literary coffee Renzelli, where you can walk in the S footsteps of famous poets and thinkers! During the day you N O can make purchases in the quaint old town, a bus tour I S R passing in front of the traditional places of Cosenza. The U C afternoon will be pure fun, we will visit the Statti winery. In X E ancient vineyards near Lamezia Terme, ancient wines such as R U O Greco or Magliocco are still cultivated. Among olive trees, the oil mill and the cellar you can enjoy a tour of tradition and modernity! Try some of the best wines of Calabria! 12 TAORMINA Descend along the Costa Viola and reach the Strait of Messina! You are in Sicily: imagine a nature full of colors, a mixture of history and traditions still impregnated with mythical tales of the Odyssey. After the short crossing of the Strait, you arrive in Taormina.

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