between confirmations and new entriesSport and nature the Blue Flag is an award given annually by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) to European coastal resorts that meet a number of quality parameters relating to bathing and services (cleanliness of beaches and tourist landings) Calabria reaches 20 Blue Flags 2024 with the new entry of Parghelia (VV) with the enchanting resorts of Costa dei Monaci/Bordila Below you can discover a complete itinerary to discover the Blue Flag beaches in Calabria The latter location is rightfully among Calabria's Blue Flags Not to be missed along the Riviera dei Cedri are the Blue Flag beaches in Calabria of San Nicola Arcella and Santa Maria del Cedro The first one, known as Spiaggetta dell'Arcomagno, is a miniature amphitheatre, set in a cave and characterised by freshwater currents; the second is located in one of the production centres of the renowned Cedar of Calabria PDO to which a museum and festival are also dedicated The beach at Roseto is famous for the presence of an important Frederician castle overlooking the sea, the Castello della Pietra (or Castle of Roseto Capo Spulico) at the foot of which rises the characteristic Scoglio Incudine (Anvil Rock) which takes its name from its unmistakable shape The Blue Flags in Calabria in the province are Sellia Marina, Catanzaro Lido (Giovino) and Soverato Three locations with crystal-clear sea along the Ionian coast that includes the Gulf of Squillace Soverato, with its long sandy beach, stretches in the Regional Marine Park also known as Bay of the Hippocampus for the presence of the characteristic "seahorse" an indication of the cleanliness of the seabed and symbol of the town.  Not only Blue Flag, but also the Protected Marine Area "Isola Capo Rizzuto", one of the largest in Europe, known for its unique water fortress: Le Castella which can also be seen on a tour aboard special transparent-bottom ships Moving up the coast, we stop at the respective seaside resorts of Cirò Marina and Melissa Both Calabria Blue Flags, they are distinguished by the Punta Alice Beach (Cirò Marina), embellished by the remains of the ancient Shrine of Apollo Aleo, and the Aragonese Tower that gives the Marina of Torre Melissa its name Among the Calabria Blue Flags of the Costa degli Dei, besides the new entry of Parghelia, the town of Tropea stands out Famous throughout the world for its sweet Red Onion of Tropea Calabria PGI and for being listed among The Most Beautiful Villages in Italy as well as the famous Marina dell'Isola beach a series of grottoes and caves to be explored on a boat trip offer breathtaking views and unprecedented vantage points on the skyline of the historic centre perched over the sea These three seaside destinations share a long coastline of fine sand and deep The Roccella Ionica beach is framed by the imposing Carafa Castle in the background The beaches of Caulonia Marina (also awarded the Green Flag) and Siderno are a reference point for families with children https://calabriastraordinaria.it/en/news/calabria-blue-flags You might be interested inSport and natureDog trekking in Calabria: the best excursions with the dog2024-10-11 12:54:22 Place of worshipTropea Natural reserveIsola di Capo Rizzuto MuseumTrebisacce TheaterCatanzaro Point of interestMelissa Point of interestSan Nicola Arcella Point of interestPraia a Mare CastleRoseto Capo Spulico Point of interestCatanzaro Point of interestCirò Marina Place of worshipParghelia MuseumSanta Maria del Cedro Point of interestRoccella Ionica Place of worshipPraia a Mare Archaeological AreaTrebisacce Archaeological AreaSanta Maria del Cedro Point of interestIsola di Capo Rizzuto Point of interestSan Nicola Arcella MuseumCirò Marina Place of worshipTropea Point of interestParghelia Archaeological AreaDiamante Point of interestSoverato Last update: May 15, 2024 10:06 AMContent owned by the Calabria Region | Tourism and Commerce Department issued under CC-BY License Download OFFICIAL TOURIST INFORMATION SITE © 2022 Calabria Region Tourism and Commerce Department The national primacy of Calabria's Green Flags 2024 has been confirmed A success that makes the region proud and brings the total number of Calabria's Green Flag beaches to 20 Something very important for all families at the seaside with children is a guarantee of a safe and well-equipped seaside holiday for children of all ages and needs Calabria is the perfect region to experience the sea with the family This is certified by the voluntary and independent Italian paediatricians who award the Calabria Green Flag to beaches equipped to guarantee healthy and safe holidays for families A commission of almost 3,000 white coats has decreed that Calabria is the region with the highest number of suitable beaches awarded the unmistakable green banner with a bucket and spade in the centre Do you want to know the 20 Calabrian Green Flags Ready to find out more about the Green Flag resorts and beaches in Calabria? Some of these have also been crowned Blue Flags combining services for children with those for adults as well as care for the environment and seabed The province of Reggio Calabria is in pole position with 8 Green Flags: one on the Tyrrhenian coast and seven along the Lower Ionian Sea it is a succession of unique coves and cliffs such as the characteristic Scogli Agliastro and Scoglio dell'Ulivo Along the Reggio Calabria Ionian we encounter the Green Flag beaches of the Greek area where the ancient Greek of Calabria is spoken whose hatching is a spectacle to be admired discreetly by young and old alike known for its crystal-clear waters and the so-called Bay of the Hippocampus) The first opens up between the sheer cliffs overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea which at sunset look out over the incomparable spectacle of the nearby Aeolian Islands on the promontory from which the famous local bitter takes its name; the second with its wide free beach and the beauty of Scoglio Partuso offers families with children every comfort these areas are home to the fine Calabrian wines Sant'Anna di Isola Capo Rizzuto IGT closing the itinerary among Calabria's Green Flags is the province of Cosenza with the beaches of Cariati and Praia a Mare on the Ionian and Tyrrhenian sides respectively The Marina di Cariati overlooks a clean sea and it offers a long coastline equipped with a marina which preserves intact its walls and its original medieval layout Praia a Mare, which is also Blue Flag, is embedded in the "Riviera dei Cedri" Regional Marine Park, which includes within its perimeter one of Calabria's two small islands: Dino Island The islet facing the beach has enormous naturalistic value as it is the habitat of species of marine flora and fauna threatened with extinction https://calabriastraordinaria.it/en/news/green-flags-calabria You might be interested inSport and natureWhere to snorkel in Calabria: suggested destinations2025-04-30 14:01:20 Archaeological AreaLocri Point of interestPalmi Place of worshipRicadi Archaeological AreaBova Marina MuseumNicotera MuseumPalmi Point of interestCariati CastleSquillace Last update: May 30, 2024 10:27 AMContent owned by the Calabria Region | Tourism and Commerce Department issued under CC-BY License Italy - July 2020 - On 3 July the Didactic Museum of the Sea (MUDIMAR) was inaugurated at the Salesian Institute of Soverato Once again the Salesians contribute with their historical and scientific findings dating back to the studies and teachings of Father Rinaldi to ensure that an experience can be created that goes beyond teaching and goes further by making us imagine the birth of a center of marine biology research,” commented Senator Silvia Vono in a note The creation of this museum is the result of the passion of Maria Assunta Menniti ANS - “Agenzia iNfo Salesiana” is a on-line almost daily publication the communication agency of the Salesian Congregation enrolled in the Press Register of the Tibunal of Rome as n 153/2007 This site also uses third-party cookies to improve user experience and for statistical purposes By scrolling through this page or by clicking on any of its elements rituals and festivals of the Calabrian 15th AugustTradition and folklore Midsummer festivals in Calabria are an experience of fun and conviviality not to be missed Whether one chooses the seaside or the mountains 15th August in Calabria is synonymous with large tables in the company of family and friends who often return from faraway places of emigration: festivals and religious feasts bonfires and all that a welcoming region knows how to give its visitors you too will be a guest in the family and not a tourist The Calabrian 15th August is a whirlwind of popular and religious festivals bursting with the traditional fireworks that end them late at night Many initiatives animate the liveliest week of the summer from the north to the south of the region: barbecues The historical significance seems to go back to a precise date when on the occasion of the Feriae Augusti the peasants could enjoy a break from work in the fields in honour of the Emperor Octavian Augustus the celebrations lasted throughout the month of August Today's sense is not so different: in Calabria sea and mountains are populated by holidaymakers eager to unplug from the city and work If you love getting lost amidst the bright colours and shouting of stalls and markets don't miss the traditional 15th August fairs in Calabria There is something for all tastes and in all provinces which celebrates 15th August with the Portosalvo Fair Fairs and markets are linked to the religious celebrations in honour of Our Lady of the Assumption into Heaven which is celebrated everywhere on 15 August and are often accompanied by the evocative boat processions of the "Madonna a mare" that are widespread in many coastal localities in Calabria: from the aforementioned Soverato and Vibo Marina via Catanzaro Lido and the Lakes of Sibari to Cassano all'Ionio in the province of Cosenza (to name but a few of the most famous) Another unmissable ingredient of 15th August in Calabria is food declined in dozens of typical festivals with products from the sea and the mountains A "must" of the mid-August week in Calabria are the Stocco festivals in the province of Reggio Calabria in Mammola and Cittanova (known as the "National Feast of Stocco") Two localities that put the same product on the table each with its own variations but both renowned for the excellent processing of stockfish which is a true regional gastronomic brand in these parts the Swordfish Festival is celebrated in the first week of August: this time we are in Bagnara Calabra another sacred place for traditional Calabrian fishing don't miss the big summer festivals that criss-cross all the provinces with concerts theatre festivals and outdoor performances in the region's most beautiful nature and archaeological parks To the faithful and fans of religious and popular traditions we recommend not to miss some of the most important 15th August Marian festivals in Calabria being recognised as a UNESCO Intangible Heritage Site is the evocative procession of the Varia di Palmi Borrowed from the more famous Varia di Messina following the miraculous twinning that united the two cities at the time of the plague (1575) the Varia di Palmi stages one of the most sumptuous so-called "large shoulder machines" in the Mediterranean: a huge 16-metre high sacred chariot representing the universe and the Assumption into Heaven of the Virgin carried on the shoulders of 200 bearers ('mbuttatùri) on top of which are tied tightly together small flesh-and-blood figurines San Rocco is the protector of travellers as a pilgrim and thaumaturge in his own right This heartfelt devotion is manifested in many Calabrian localities both in the province of Reggio Calabria (one on the Tyrrhenian Costa Viola Official iconography depicts him with a cloak ready to help the simple people he meets along the way is honoured with a long night-time torchlight procession and a series of sacred and profane celebrations that continue for several days But it is in Gioiosa Ionica that devotion to Saint Rocco finds one of its most fascinating popular expressions the celebrations culminate in the traditional votive dance accompanied by the so-called "drums of Saint Rocco" an event that combines Mediterranean music https://calabriastraordinaria.it/en/news/15th-august-in-calabria-between-the-sacred-and-the-profane You might be interested inTradition and folkloreJourney among Calabria's ethnic minorities2024-02-15 11:24:19 Content owned by the Calabria Region | Tourism and Commerce Department issued under CC-BY License An open collective of DJs born during the Jova Beach Party will tour Italy this summer, bringing with them the music of the SBAM! Stage and giving life to incredible djsets with a crazy sound. A double stop in Calabria is planned: 15 August at the Marinella Summer Experience in Soverato (CZ) and 16 August at SottoSopra Beach in Cirella (Diamante, CS). Street viewInterestedMultiple eventsArmonie D'Arte FestivalAug 2, 2024 Point of interestDiamante Last update: Aug 16, 2024 6:00 AMContent owned by the Calabria Region | Tourism and Commerce Department issued under CC-BY License sea and beautiful places for a city escapeWellness There is nothing better than a wellness weekend in Calabria to detoxify from city stress and regain the right psychophysical balance Calabria is the ideal setting for those who want to escape from the city Here are three relaxation proposals in Calabria in the municipality of Cassano all'Ionio in the province of Cosenza sports nature and wellness for young and old This location on the Calabrian Middle Ionian constitutes a unique ecosystem The result of an avant-garde engineering project the Sibari Lakes Oasis is composed of a series of reservoirs built in the mid-1970s when the sybaritide area was still a swamp A stone's throw from the important Archaeological Park and National Archaeological Museum of the Sibaritide on the site of the ancient Magna Graecia Sybaris the lakes now represent a nautical-swimming centre of great tourist appeal together with the Mediterranean maquis along the Crati River are the natural elements enhanced by the special "sea-beach-water mirror" ecosystem connected by a large canal parallel to the coastline and equipped with a marina A system that accommodates residential and multi-purpose areas with the possibility of a relaxing holiday for the whole family without giving up sports and water activities the Terme Sibarite complete the wellness holiday in Calabria with access to cosmetic and curative treatments for all needs The second proposal for a relaxing holiday in Calabria takes us to the Gulf of Squillace still on the Ionian coast but in the province of Catanzaro The stretch of coastline known as the Costa degli Aranci between the cities of Catanzaro and Soverato (both Blue Flag locations) boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in Calabria Those who wish to immerse themselves in the total relaxation of a "sea-view holiday" are spoilt for choice between sandy coves and suggestive rocks that draw caves to be explored perfect beaches for the services (including the marina of Lido) we recommend a visit to the National Archaeological Park of Scolacium (site of the Greco-Roman colony) and the Castle of Squillace you can take a dip in the warm waters of the ancient Vasche di Cassiodoro once used by Cassiodorean monks for fish breeding and now true wellness pools the beaches of Caminia and Pietragrande alternate a tongue of sand with cliffs whose asperities give rise to the wonderful Grotta di San Gregorio Montepaone's wide golden shoreline is connected to that of Soverato a locality known as Baia dell'Ippocampo for the presence of seahorses The third and last proposal of sea and relaxation in Calabria takes us along the Tyrrhenian Sea on one of the most fascinating stretches of the renowned Costa degli Dei It is precisely the gods that seem to have designed the uncontaminated nature of these places also chosen as a "buen retiro" by the writer Giuseppe Berto hence the literary festival of the same name) can now be visited Fine sandy coves and breathtaking cliffs characterise a landscape overlooking the blue rich in wild vegetation and vegetable gardens Diving enthusiasts should not miss the seabed at Formicoli where you can admire an expanse of granite boulders rich in marine fauna and the extraordinary views from the fine white beaches of Grotticelle Some of the sea caves can only be reached by swimming or by boat following the steep paths that lead to small oasis of serenity Over all reigns the Capo Vaticano Lighthouse an unchallenged lantern that from a panoramic peak signals the right way for sailors https://calabriastraordinaria.it/en/news/wellness-weekend-in-calabria-3-relaxing-proposals You might be interested inWellnessHolidays in Isola Capo Rizzuto: sea, history and good wine2025-02-11 16:24:41 MuseumCassano all'Ionio Point of interestStalettì Archaeological AreaCassano all'Ionio Archaeological AreaRicadi Last update: Feb 16, 2024 10:01 AMContent owned by the Calabria Region | Tourism and Commerce Department issued under CC-BY License