Calabria, the undiscovered south

15 km from Villa Grimiti

The beach of Sant’Angelo

The Gulf of Taranto features a long pebble beach with the mountains as a backdrop. The beach of Sant’Angelo is 15 km away. Here you will find several beach bars, such as LulaPaluza, where you can rent a sunbed and parasol at reasonable prices, with free wifi and a good restaurant.

Within 25 minutes you are on the lively, friendly beach of Schiavonea.

2 km from Villa Grimiti

Rossano

The charming historic town of Rossano is 2 km away. It is known for its rich Byzantine heritage, its medieval architecture and the famous 6th-century Codex Purpureus.

The town offers a blend of culture, nature and tradition, with picturesque streets, impressive churches and stunning views of the Ionian Sea.

In Rossano

Codex Purpureus

A Greek manuscript from the 5th or 6th century containing the Gospels of Matthew and Mark. It is known worldwide for the distinctive reddish colour of its pages, written in silver and gold ink.

It contains a series of 14 illuminations illustrating the life and teachings of Christ. Its beautiful miniatures make it one of the oldest illuminated manuscripts of the New Testament.

Nature

Sila National Park

Vast forests and trails through age-old nature. A restful counterpart to the coastline, a short distance from Villa Grimiti.

Castle

Corigliano

The Castello di Corigliano is one of the best-preserved and most impressive castles in Calabria. The medieval fortress, later transformed into a noble palace, combines military architecture with elegant Baroque elements.

Visitors stroll through richly decorated halls and secret passages, and enjoy panoramic views of the town and its surroundings.

Museum

Amarelli

Amarelli is a brand steeped in history. The family has traded in liquorice since 1500 and opened a factory for liquorice products in 1731. In the centuries that followed, the little box of Amarelli liquorice grew into a world-famous product.

At the Museo della Liquirizia you can explore the history of Amarelli in detail, from authentic tools to the very first tins and from original family documents to vintage advertising posters.

Close to Villa Grimiti

Abbey of Santa Maria del Patire

The Abbey of Santa Maria del Patire was founded in the late 11th century by Bartolomeo di Simeri and is a significant example of Byzantine-Norman architecture. The building has three apses, a 12th-century mosaic floor, a 17th-century wooden cross and an ancient image of the Madonna del Patire.

A baptismal font from the abbey is now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The abbey is close to Villa Grimiti.

Tyrrhenian coast

Scalea and Arcomagno

The Spiaggia di Arcomagno is a picturesque beach near Scalea, known for the natural rock arch that forms the entrance to a sheltered bay. It is a spectacular spot with crystal-clear water and cliffs, but it can get very crowded in high season.

You can reach the beach on foot along a path over the rocks, with stunning views, or by boat for a more relaxed arrival.

With children

Aquapark Odissea 2000

Aquapark Odissea 2000 is one of Italy’s largest water parks. Float along the slow-flowing river on a tube or try the many slides, such as the speedy Omero Jump and the Big Olimpo, the one and only water coaster.

Take on the Titan Roller, Europe’s longest slide, or go upside down in the Chimera. For the most daring visitors there is the Skyron Rocket.