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Villa ElviraCountry House · Calabria
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May: one of the most complete months

Nature, rafting, culture, villages, walking routes and the first sea days can all be combined without peak-season pressure.

Panoramic view of Diamante on Calabria Tyrrhenian coastCitron fruit, Citrus medica, symbol of the Riviera dei CedriPanoramic view of Papasidero in the Lao Valley

Ideas for this month

Panoramic view of Diamante on Calabria Tyrrhenian coast

Diamante / Cirella · 4–6 h

Murals, Cirella and sunset

An easy half-day: street art in Diamante, historic centre, Cirella and a seaside sunset.

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Citron fruit, Citrus medica, symbol of the Riviera dei Cedri

Santa Maria del Cedro · 5–7 h

The Citron Route

Citron is one of the Riviera’s most distinctive stories. Museum, agricultural culture and archaeology make a meaningful day even without the beach.

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Panoramic view of Papasidero in the Lao Valley

Papasidero / Fiume Lao · 5–8 h

Prehistory and the Lao valley

A day combining one of the area’s major prehistoric sites with the Lao landscape. Excellent when the sea is not the priority.

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Panoramic view of Orsomarso at the foot of the Pollino mountains

Orsomarso · 5–8 h

Orsomarso and the Argentino Valley

A wilder Calabria: river, trails, woods and a Pollino village. Best for guests looking for real nature.

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Panoramic view of the town of Paola in Calabria

Paola · 4–7 h

Paola in the footsteps of Saint Francis

Spirituality, history and walking routes at one of the most meaningful destinations on Calabria’s Tyrrhenian coast.

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Panoramic view of Morano Calabro at the foot of the Pollino massif

Pollino / entroterra cosentino · 8–11 h

Pollino villages: Morano, Civita and Lungro

A route to tailor to your interests among Morano Calabro, Civita and Lungro: villages, Arbëreshë culture, Byzantine rite and Pollino landscapes.

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Lake Cecita in the landscape of the Calabrian Sila

Sila / Cupone · 8–11 h

Slow Sila: Cupone and Lake Cecita

From coast to mountains in one day: woods, the Cupone Visitor Centre and Lake Cecita reveal Calabria’s variety.

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Maratea harbour on the Tyrrhenian coast of Basilicata

Maratea (Basilicata) · 7–10 h

Maratea, beyond the border

A northbound day trip adding a major icon to your stay: the Redeemer statue, Monte San Biagio and the historic centre.

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