End-of-summer relax in Calabria

The tail end of summer in Calabria is really long, so those who have the opportunity to enjoy the low season and relax in Calabria can count on a warm, crystal-clear sea, far from the crowds, and a series of slow activities in contact with nature and small local communities.

Any ideas for extending your relaxation in Calabria? A swim in paradisiacal and reserved coves, from the Tyrrhenian to the Ionian Sea; a tour of the first festivals of autumn; a few excursions among Italy's Most Beautiful Villages.

Let's discover together all the proposals for relaxation in Calabria at the end of the season.

The sea in September is true relaxation in Calabria! An oasis of paradise, offering the opportunity to explore hidden and less frequented locations after the summer assault on the beaches. Among the most popular autumn coves, we have chosen some that satisfy every need for relaxation in Calabria: you cannot miss Le Cannella beach, the closest to the well-known Le Castella resort of Isola Capo Rizzuto, in the Protected Marine Area in the province of Crotone.

Another September Eden not to be missed is the Michelino Beach in Parghelia, along the Regional Marine Park Costa degli Dei, in the province of Vibo Valentia. This corner of breathtaking nature is a paradise for those who love diving and snorkelling, as its seabed is characterised by a habitat rich in Mediterranean flora and fauna. It is accessed via a panoramic path, near the small railway station, that leads to an impressive viewpoint where breathtaking sunsets over the Tyrrhenian Sea can be admired.

If you are looking for relaxation in Calabria (but not too much!), we suggest some ‘’slow‘’ activities to practice on site, in the company of your travel partners and host community. 

One of the proposals concerns hardened walkers: it is the ‘’Kalabria coast to coast‘’ Path which winds, as the name suggests, from the Ionian to the Tyrrhenian coast of the province of Catanzaro, passing through the mountainous and hilly hinterland. This is a route of medium difficulty, which starts from Soverato and the Costa degli Aranci and crosses the mountainous territory of the Preserre Catanzaresi in its narrowest section, passing through Petrizzi, San Vito sullo Ionio and Monterosso Calabro until it reaches the enchanting seaside village of Pizzo, in the province of Vibo Valentia, perched in a panoramic position on the Costa degli Dei.

Those in search of relaxation in Calabria and experiential holidays under the banner of zero-kilometre products will find their ideal spot among the various farmhouses and educational farms offering workshops for young and old. Some interesting realities allow for activities in contact with nature and truly original experiences, such as trout farming in Carlopoli. A place on the banks of the Corace river, where you can practice sport fishing even at a competitive level, sail small boats and stop for a snack in the picnic area. On the other bank stands the evocative Corazzo Abbey, amidst greenery and spirituality.

Finally, September is the month of homemade jams and marmalades using the overripe fruits of late summer and the first fruits of autumn, such as figs and blackberries. If you want to make your favourite jam yourself, you can opt for a visit to a farmhouse with a workshop.