Nature in Calabria is a priceless heritage, to be experienced through outdoor experiences that allow you to discover countless species of indigenous flora and fauna, the beauty of 800 km of coastline from the Tyrrhenian to the Ionian Sea, and the variety of parks, reserves, protected areas, UNESCO Geosites, WWF Oases and unique ecosystems.
The only region in Italy with no less than 3 national parks on its territory (Pollino, Sila and Aspromonte), Calabria is characterised by its proximity to the sea/mountains, which within a handful of kilometres offers the possibility of moving from the beaches to the forests in the same day. In addition to the national parks, distributed among the provinces of Cosenza, Catanzaro, Crotone and Reggio Calabria, the region offers no less than 16 State Nature Reserves and 3 Regional Nature Reserves that also include the province of Vibo Valentia and the Serre area. Discover Calabria's woodland and mountain heritage along the 6 official Paths of Calabria, or by bike along the Parks Cycle Route.
The sea in Calabria is a dive into the blue of some of the cleanest waters in the Mediterranean. The "Capo Rizzuto" Marine Protected Area in the province of Crotone, one of the largest in Europe in terms of size (15,000 hectares), is flanked by 5 regional marine parks and a series of splendid coastlines with evocative names, along which there are no fewer than 19 Blue Flags and 20 Green Flags (beaches suitable for families with children).