Excursions
Calabria is a wonderful and varied land. During your holiday in Calabria, you can take part in divers excursions exploring the beauty of our area.
Take a look at the excursions you can participate in: they are all organised by the Costa Blu Villaggio Residence!
Take a look at the excursions you can participate in: they are all organised by the Costa Blu Villaggio Residence!
Tropea and Pizzo Calabro
Duration of the excursion: all day
We will take part in a guided tour of Tropea's historic centre and the Sanctuary of Santa Maria dell'Isola, situated on a cliff overlooking the sea.
Afterwards, we will continue on to Pizzo Calabro, a town distinguished by its Aragonese castle built in 1486 by Ferdinand of Aragon, where Joachim Murat was imprisoned.
Here we will visit the small church of Piedigrotta, entirely dug into the tuff, and finally there will be the possibility of tasting the famous "truffle" of Pizzo.
Afterwards, we will continue on to Pizzo Calabro, a town distinguished by its Aragonese castle built in 1486 by Ferdinand of Aragon, where Joachim Murat was imprisoned.
Here we will visit the small church of Piedigrotta, entirely dug into the tuff, and finally there will be the possibility of tasting the famous "truffle" of Pizzo.
Reggio Calabria and Scilla
Duration of the excursion: all day
We depart for Reggio Calabria, with its splendid seafront promenade described by Gabriele D'Annunzio as "the most beautiful kilometre in Italy", and then visit the National Museum of Magna Graecia where, among the numerous exhibits, we can admire the famous Riace Bronzes.
We continue on to Scilla, a well-known seaside town, whose thousand-year-old castle, belonging to the Ruffo di Calabria family, juts out into the sea. Another must-see attraction is the beautiful Chianalea district, an ancient fishing village built right by the sea.
We continue on to Scilla, a well-known seaside town, whose thousand-year-old castle, belonging to the Ruffo di Calabria family, juts out into the sea. Another must-see attraction is the beautiful Chianalea district, an ancient fishing village built right by the sea.
Bivongi and Stilo
Duration of the excursion: all day
Bivongi is a small medieval town of Greek origin. From the centre of the town, there is a beautiful panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. Near the town centre is the Sacred Greek Orthodox Monastery, which is open to visitors and where you can participate in the celebration of the Divine Liturgy according to the Orthodox rite.
In the afternoon we will head to Stilo, a town steeped in art and history that preserves precious treasures of Byzantine art, such as the 10th-century Catholic Church.
In the afternoon we will head to Stilo, a town steeped in art and history that preserves precious treasures of Byzantine art, such as the 10th-century Catholic Church.
Minicruise to the Aeolian Islands
Duration of the excursion: all day
We depart from the village at the crack of dawn and arrive at the port of Vibo Valentia to embark on a motorboat for Vulcano Island. Here you will have time to bathe and soak in the sulphurous mud. Afterwards, we will transfer to Lipari. In Lipari, you can go shopping and possibly visit the famous Museo Eoliano. After lunch, we depart for Stromboli where we will stop to visit the island and take a swim. Departure for the port of Vibo Valentia with return to the hotel in the evening.
Castella, Battello Ogigia or other vessels
Duration of the excursion: half day
A submerged world of shapes and colours to be explored on board an underwater vision motorboat. The special underwater keel will allow you to admire the inhabitants of the marine world up close, while sitting comfortably below sea level. Afterwards, we will make a stop with a sea view of the mighty Aragonese Fortress, which towers over the village of Le Castella as seen from the water.
Le Castella and Isola Capo Rizzuto
Duration of the excursion: half day
Guided tour of Le Castella, the Capo Rizzuto Marine Nature Reserve, which covers over 40 km of coastline.
Le Castella is named after the imposing Aragonese Castle, a mighty manor with square towers dating back to the 16th century, which stands on a small island linked to the land by a narrow strip of land.
The evocative remains of the temple of Hera Lacinia on Isola Capo Rizzuto are well worth a visit.
Le Castella is named after the imposing Aragonese Castle, a mighty manor with square towers dating back to the 16th century, which stands on a small island linked to the land by a narrow strip of land.
The evocative remains of the temple of Hera Lacinia on Isola Capo Rizzuto are well worth a visit.
Santa Severina
Duration of the excursion: half day
A guided tour of Santa Severina, a small town steeped in art and history: here you will be able to visit the Carafa castle, which is one of Calabria's greatest military constructions. In addition to the architectural beauty of the manor, which dates back to the 16th century, there are numerous museum exhibits. Worth a visit is also the 13th-century cathedral, whose original construction retains its ancient doorway.
Valli Cupe and Cropani
Duration of the excursion: half day
The Valli Cupe is an enchanting and suggestive naturalistic site, one of the most beautiful both in the Presila Catanzaro area and in the whole of Calabria. Waterfalls, canyons and stunning views transform the Valli Cupe into a place of absolute wonder.
Cropani is a beautiful historical town, embellished by the Duomo and other minor churches, such as the Chiesa Matrice or Chiesa dell'Assunta (14th century). It was built out of large tufa granite blocks and is notable for its imposing bell tower.
Cropani is a beautiful historical town, embellished by the Duomo and other minor churches, such as the Chiesa Matrice or Chiesa dell'Assunta (14th century). It was built out of large tufa granite blocks and is notable for its imposing bell tower.
Roccelletta di Borgia – Scolacium
Duration of the excursion: half day
Located on the Ionian coast of the Gulf of Squillace, the Scolacium Park in Roccelletta is a real artistic and cultural treasure. The archaeological discoveries made so far in Roccelletta testify to the existence of the Greek settlement, later replaced by a Roman colony.
The Lambretta Museum and the Casa Ligarò Oil Museum
Duration of the excursion: half day
The Lambretta Museum in Sellia Marina is the first museum dedicated to the Lambretta.
The museum was created from a private collection of 70 unique pieces, which were produced by Innocenti between 1947 and 1972. The painstaking work of the museum's founder and manager, Don Bruno, has brought abandoned vehicles back to life with only original parts, in perfect working order and in no way inferior to the best scooters on the market today.
In Cropani you can visit the old olive mill, restored by Casa Ligaro, and the Oil Museum. Inside you can discover the ancient millstones made of granite stone from Sila, as well as a very rare system of presses and wooden presses, which dates back to the 17th century but is still in working order.
The museum was created from a private collection of 70 unique pieces, which were produced by Innocenti between 1947 and 1972. The painstaking work of the museum's founder and manager, Don Bruno, has brought abandoned vehicles back to life with only original parts, in perfect working order and in no way inferior to the best scooters on the market today.
In Cropani you can visit the old olive mill, restored by Casa Ligaro, and the Oil Museum. Inside you can discover the ancient millstones made of granite stone from Sila, as well as a very rare system of presses and wooden presses, which dates back to the 17th century but is still in working order.