<p>Known in the rest of Italy as a ‘’strenna‘’, i.e. a gift of good wishes that is exchanged during the Christmas season, the strina di Natale in Calabria is a custom that has to do with traditional music.</p>

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Zampognari

Christmas in Calabria passes for traditional music, have you ever witnessed the Calabrian strina?

The Calabrian strina: the song that celebrates Christmas

Cosenza

Catanzaro

Reggio di Calabria

Lamezia Terme

Vibo Valentia

The last days for Christmas present shopping can turn into an opportunity to visit the historic centres of Calabria's main cities.A stroll along the avenues of the festively decorated cities, from Cos(...)

Shopping saldi

Shopping and sales in Calabria, among the most beautiful city streets

Shopping and sales streets in Calabria

During the Christmas holidays, we all become children again, indulging the little ones with the secret desire to experience the magic of Christmas together with them. &nbsp; &nbsp;Looking for a fun id(...)

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Babbo Natale e bambini

Christmas in Calabria for families: from the Christmas Village to the Ice Rink

Christmas holidays with children in Calabria

Montalto Uffugo

Tropea

Ricadi

The most magical way to experience the Advent season? Around the Christmas markets in Calabria.Stalls, colourful lights, decorations, typical specialities such as the ever-present zeppole (sweet and s(...)

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Mercatini di Natale, San Giovanni in Fiore

A tour of Calabria's most beautiful Christmas markets

Christmas markets in Calabria

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The most long-lived and famous of the living nativity scenes in Calabria is undoubtedly that of Panettieri (CS). On the strength of a 20-year tradition, the Living Crib of Panettieri now constitutes a(...)

Presepe vivente Panettieri

Come and discover the magic of the Panettieri Living Crib

Panettieri Living Crib

Rai's New Year's Eve lands in Calabria. "L'Anno che Verrà", the traditional event hosted by Amadeus to greet 2023 and celebrate the arrival of 2024, with musical guests and show business personalities(...)

Capodanno Rai

Rai's New Year's Eve event, "L'Anno che Verrà", lands in Crotone.

L’Anno che Verrà - Rai New Year's Eve

Ready to experience New Year's Eve in Cosenza?The countdown to the unmissable New Year's Eve concert in Cosenza has begun!It will be Achille Lauro who will take the people of Cosenza and all those who(...)

Achille Lauro Capodanno

Countdown to New Year's Eve in Cosenza 2024/25

New Year's Eve in Cosenza: Achille Lauro in concert

The theatre season of Cosenza's renowned Alfonso Rendano Theatre stands out as an integral part of the prestigious "L'Altro Teatro" review. The theatre stage comes alive with a series of compelling ap(...)

Rassegna L'altro teatro

The theatre season at Cosenza's renowned Alfonso Rendano Theatre from November to April.

L'Altro Teatro Review - Rendano Theatre

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The only region in Italy to host three National Parks on its territory: Pollino, Sila and Aspromonte.

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Parchi Nazionali

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Did you know that in Calabria there are 6 Paths mapped and recognised by MiC and CAI? Set off and you will discover that crossing Calabria on foot is a unique experience that will make you appreciate(...)

Cammini

The Paths of Calabria are dedicated to those seeking an introspective and emotional travel experience, to be savoured at a slow pace.

Paths and Cycle Routes

With no less than 16 State Nature Reserves and 3 Regional Nature Reserves, Calabria confirms itself as a green region that dialogues with the blue of its two seas.

Riserve

Riserve Naturali

An open-air oasis of wellbeing to be enjoyed to the full, amidst the uniqueness of the Mediterranean maquis and the endless opportunities for outdoor sports.

Nature Reserves

Among the Italian regions with the most kilometres of coastline, Calabria has 1 Marine Protected Area and 6 Marine Parks.

Aree e Parchi Marini

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Oriolo

Cirò Marina

Isola di Capo Rizzuto

Badolato

Bova

Gioia Tauro

San Giovanni in Fiore

Cerchiara di Calabria

Alessandria del Carretto

Is cinema your passion? Do you want to discover film locations? Calabria, a "sea-mountain" land of breathtaking landscapes, is a real open-air set.From the rugged and uncontaminated scenery of the Asp(...)

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San Giovanni in Fiore - stelle

Do you want to discover a Calabria of films? Come to the places of Calabrian cinema

Itinerary among the places of cinema in Calabria

Castrovillari

Papasidero

Corigliano-Rossano

Taverna

Palmi

Santo Stefano in Aspromonte

San Luca

Did you know that there are 10 UNESCO Sites in Calabria and another 5 proposed by the Region as World Heritage Sites?Come and discover them all in a unique itinerary that, from north to south, passes(...)

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Duomo Cosenza

Discover the UNESCO Calabria: monuments, nature areas and popular rituals

Itinerary of the UNESCO Sites in Calabria

Morano Calabro

Civita

Gerace

Would you like to get to know corners of authentic, hospitable Calabria, rich in history and culture? Look for the villages awarded the Orange Flag by the Italian Touring Club. This is a recognition o(...)

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Dream villages in Calabria: tradition and timeless beauty

Tour of the Orange Flag Villages in Calabria

Scilla

First time in Calabria? Where to go and what to admire in a 5-stage itinerary, specifically designed to allow you to visit the most beautiful places in Calabria according to the time of your stay and(...)

VV-Tropea 23[Luca Fregola] 

Santuario di Santa Maria dell'Isola di Tropea

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