Calabria

With its mild winter temperatures and hot summers Calabria is one of the best places to stay at any time of the year. Located in the tip of the 'boot' of Italy the region offers pristine beaches, rustic charms, a friendly atmosphere and some uniquely spectacular countryside. Calabria also has some impressive Greek and Byzantine ruins and charming hilltop towns and fishing villages. Calabria is relatively quiet and inexpensive when it comes to visitors, so you’ll probably be surprised how reasonably priced the best places to stay in Calabria are.

Relatively undeveloped tourist infrastructure here probably has a lot to do with recent earthquakes, the region’s Mafia connections and its history of poverty but don't let that put you off visiting this wonderful region.

Things not to miss:

• This is a very traditional, uncensored place with fairly unkempt, work-a-day cities, but its Tyrrhenian coastline is beyond picturesque, with a number of very lovely little ports and towns, some photo-perfect islands and idyllic, white-sandy beaches.
• Impressive museums stuffed with local finds, including ancient Greek and Byzantine artefacts and some serious hauls from ancient shipwrecks.

Calabria’s interior is largely under the umbrella of three relatively unexplored national parks. So this is a great option if you want to visit somewhere which feels a bit edgy, but you don’t want to leave Europe.

The summer months will be busier however, so if you want to book into one of the best places to stay in Calabria, get organised and plan ahead.

For a rustic vibe

• The Agriturismo Contrada Guido near Catanzaro is a charming hotel set amongst acres of farmland. There are 13 stylish rooms filled with upcycled antiques, and nice original details. Plus there’s a pool, a private beach and excellent Mediterranean restaurant, an orchard of citrus and olive trees and a chapel.

For luxury

• At the other end of the scale you’ll find Praia Art Resort, a five star beach resort with luxurious, modern amenities, yet still many traditional features. The Art Hotel also has a private beach and a pool with spectacular views.

For a private apartment or villa

• For those looking for something a little more private, explore the options at our online partner Booking.com.

Travel Information

• Want to fly to Calabria?

• The Calabria region is serviced by three airports: Reggio Calabria, Lamenzia Terme and Crotone.
• To explore the region on four wheels, visit our online partner Rentalcars for the best prices.
• If your in search of sun, the summer months are best for you. To escape the summer crowds, we recommend September and Ocotber when the weather is still warm and landscape looks incredible.

Still not sure?

• Browse through our list of all the best places to stay in Calabria.
• Expand your search to include Basilicata.
• Or contact one of our friendly Gurus for advice.

Weather

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