City break in Calabria. Active leisure ideas for Calabria - attractions, recreation and nightlife

The southernmost region of Italy is literally created for beach holidays and hiking. Enthusiasts will appreciate a decent selection of different sports and entertainment centers; the region offers excellent entertainment options for families. Coast region is bordered by two seas - the Tyrrhenian and the Ionian, so vacationers can choose a beach suiting for every taste.

Sandy beaches of the Tyrrhenian coast are the noisiest; they are well equipped for a relaxing holiday and for active pastime. In the evening, colorful parties are arranged on beaches; there is an incredible amount of bars and discos here. Those who prefer a more peaceful and secluded holiday would find beaches of the Ionian coast to be more suitable. Many of them are surrounded by cliffs enabling to cloister in a harmonious atmosphere and enjoy the splendor of nature.

The coast of Calabria will appeal to divers that would be offered to inspect real historical attractions located underwater. There are a huge number of shipwrecks in the coastal area. According to scientists, the age of many of them is more than a thousand years. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Hikers will certainly be impressed by the Sila National Park. It occupies a vast territory and is home to rare animals. There is a beautiful lake, spacious meadows with an abundance of fragrant flowers and impenetrable forests in the park, so it would be a pleasure to walk around it.

Isola di Capo Rizzuto can boast an interesting aquarium representing typical inhabitants of the underwater world of Calabria. Visitors have an opportunity to observe the exotic fish and turtles swimming leisurely and learn a lot about them. Fans of water fun would enjoy the water park called Odissea 2000, which is located in Rosano. A selection of colorful slides, swimming pools and scenic recreational areas is simply huge; both youngest guests and their parents like to relax in this park. The perfect place for a family is Parco Avventura Adrenalina Verde in Serra San Brune. It is constructed in the picturesque forest; the amusement park offers a large selection of unusual rides and sport venues.