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September: a richer second summer

The sea is still central, but events, food, villages, walking routes and inland day trips add another dimension.

Panoramic view of Diamante on Calabria Tyrrhenian coastCitron fruit, Citrus medica, symbol of the Riviera dei CedriPanoramic view of Orsomarso at the foot of the Pollino mountains

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 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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Guardia Piemontese, an Occitan heritage village in Calabria

Guardia Piemontese · 3–5 h

Guardia Piemontese: memory and identity

A unique southern Italian village: Occitan identity, Waldensian memory and a little-known European story.

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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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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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Opening times, access, weather and services may change. Always check the official source before leaving. Driving times are approximate.

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