The itinerary in Calabria Grecanica is a journey into the heart of an ancient and mysterious world, where every village-from Bova to Bagaladi-holds the memory of a Greek past that still pulses among the stones and voices of the dialect. In these remote places, among ruins and breathtaking views, one breathes an atmosphere of suspension, as if time had stopped to preserve the purity of nature and traditions. Between the silence of Rogudi Vecchio, the breath of the sea in Palizzi and the enchantment of the mountains in Pentadattilo, Calabria Grecanica reveals itself as an intimate and wild place, where the present is an echo of the past that continues to live on in the landscape and in the people.
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THE GREKAN FACE OF CALABRIA – A sensory experience.
Arrival in Lamezia and transfer to the historic center of Bova. Dinner in a typical Grecanico restaurant and accommodation in reserved rooms for overnight stay.
After breakfast, visit the historic center of Bova (known as Vua), located 820 meters above sea level. This is the most important and well-preserved center of Greek Calabria, awarded the title of Most Beautiful Village in Italy. Bova, also called “I Chora,” has played a significant role since the Byzantine period, having been an episcopal seat and the capital of Mandamento. We will explore the village by walking through its characteristic stone streets to visit the Cathedral, the Sanctuary of San Leo, the Museums, the remains of the Norman Castle and the noble palaces, including Palazzo Tuscano, which houses a Visitors Center of the Aspromonte National Park. Here you will delve into the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Aspromonte. After a taste of Calabria as told by Corrado Alvaro and the footsteps of Edward Lear, we will transfer to Amendolea di Condofuri (120 mt) for lunch at the Azienda Agrituristica. After lunch, a guided tour of the farm to discover the history of bergamot, a typical citrus fruit of this area. At the end of the visit, a hike of about 90 minutes will take us to the ruins of the Old Village of Amendolea and the Ruffo di Calabria Castle, before returning to Bova for dinner and overnight.
Breakfast and departure for Roghudi Vecchio (mt 527), a village abandoned in the 1960s due to a flood, which today stirs unique emotions in visitors. En route, you will admire striking landscapes of the Aspromonte Mountains. From Roghudi Vecchio we will move to Gallicianò, an authentic example of Grecanica culture, where tradition is alive and well preserved. Lunch in the tavern will be a festive time with typical dishes, Palizzi wine and Grecanica music. After lunch, we will visit the small Orthodox church, the Old Church and the Museum of the Culture and Traditions of the Greeks of Calabria. Transfer to the hotel in Palizzi for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, we will visit the village of Pentedattilo, a fascinating, semi-abandoned place known for its ethno-historical architecture. Here, thanks to the Pro Pentedattilo Association, recovery projects have been initiated. With the guide, you will discover the history of the village from the noble families to the present day. We will continue to Bagaladi, famous for its olive groves and olive oil. We will visit the Oil Museum and have lunch in the ancient oil mill. After lunch, we will move to Palizzi, a charming village with historic churches and traditional Catoj, basement rooms for storing wine. Here, we will taste a glass of Aranghìa, an IGT red wine from Palizzi. Transfer to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Lamezia Terme for return.
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Upon awakening breakfast at the hotel and on to Sibari, where we will visit the archaeological park of Sibari, this is the site of one of the richest and most important Greek cities of Magna Graecia. After the visit we will continue to Lamezia Terme.
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