Travelling in Calabria in October: places not to be missed

Come and discover how suggestive the month of October is in Calabria, alternating a variety of landscapes and experiences: from nature parks to authentic villages, passing through autumn tastings and relaxing spas.

Autumn is a magical season, and in October Calabria reveals its most welcoming face: the proximity of sea and mountains translates into warm colours and nature experiences for all tastes, from birdwatching to hiking and horseback riding; the villages and inland towns are enlivened by dozens of typical festivals, and there is still time to relax at weekends dedicated to thermal wellness.

Come and discover the charm of Calabria in October, choose the experience that suits you!

The parks of Calabria

Among the naturalistic places to visit in October in Calabria are its wonderful parks: 3 National Parks (Pollino, Sila and Aspromonte), the Regional Park of Serre (VV) and dozens of Nature Reserves, both state and regional.

Looking for a good reason to visit Calabria in autumn? We'll give you more than one!

Hiking in the mountains in autumn is the best way to enjoy the colours, scents and flavours of the forest. One of the most popular experiences for those who decide to spend October in Calabria is foliage in the woods: the traditional immersive walks in search of leaves to collect and photograph.

If you are a lover of trekking and hiking, you will be spoilt for choice among the hundreds of guided and equipped trails you will find in the Calabrian parks from north to south.

If you are an experienced hiker and love to combine nature, spirituality and places to discover? Calabria in October is the best place to walk, at the slow pace of footsteps and breath, along the many official Paths that criss-cross the region.

The Calabrian Paths allow you to discover the territory according to specific interests and themes: from sacred paths to historical-cultural, folkloristic, literary and tasteful ones. Among the latter, don't miss the Oil Roads and Wine Roads, ideal to travel in October in Calabria.

The villages of Calabria

What to do in October in Calabria? Another fascinating way to discover the region in the most beautiful month of autumn is through the discovery of authentic villages and their traditions, from folkloristic and religious ones to food and wine.

Among The Most Beautiful Villages in Italy, Calabria includes some that in autumn are a riot of festivals, flavours and "slow" experiences.

For example, have you ever thought of visiting Tropea in October? The "Pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea", along the Costa degli Dei in the province of Vibo Valentia, dresses up in autumnal colours and offers fiery sunsets, shopping among local shops and ateliers, street food, tastings and.... why not, one last dip in the sea with the water still warm!

The 15 most beautiful villages, from north to south, offer the opportunity to participate in historical re-enactments, festivals, concerts and autumn festivals. The more curious can opt for a holiday dedicated to "slow living", perhaps trying their hand at typical October activities in Calabria: from the grape harvest to the pressing of olives; from the preparation of typical Calabrian pickles to visiting educational farms offering workshops for the whole family.

If, on the other hand, you are an art and culture enthusiast, the villages of Calabria will know how to amaze you on a little urban trekking around historic centres, local museums and monuments. Perfect places to visit even in the rain!

A few examples? October in Calabria is the perfect month to discover the figure of the ‘’Calabrian Knight‘’ (also known as the ‘’Calabrian Caravaggio‘’), aka the painter Mattia Preti of Taverna, in the province of Catanzaro, a place rich in his works, museums and monumental places to discover.

The Thermal Baths of Calabria

What to do in Calabria in October? Relax with a nice weekend at the Calabrian thermal baths!

Thermal baths are one of the main attractions for those who want to treat themselves to a moment of wellness in October in Calabria, reconciling body and mind.

Here is the list of Calabrian thermal complexes active throughout the region:

• Cerchiara Thermal Baths (CS)
• Sibarite Thermal Baths (CS)
• Luigiane Thermal Baths (CS)
• Caronte Thermal Baths (CZ)
• Sambiase Thermal Baths (CZ)
• Bivongi Thermal Baths (RC)
• Galatro Thermal Baths (RC)
• Antonimina Thermal Baths (RC)