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The Eagle Trail n. 172: From the Tremusa Caves to Scilla

«Sentiero del'Aquila» or «Eagle trail»: a spectacular «selfie trail» with wonderful views of the sea. For nature and photography lovers.

Scilla: A Walk in Chianalea at Dusk

This fishing village is truly one of “Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages”!

The Stairways of Scilla: Salita Garibaldi

In Marina Grande, right at the entrance to the elevator, a small oasis of biodiversity is thriving

Swordfish alla ghiotta: one of Scilla's traditional dishes

In the Strait of Messina, swordfish is much more than just food: it is history, myth, ritual, and identity.

“The Hundred Steps”: Through the Mediterranean Scrub

From the San Giorgio neighborhood to Chianalea, the historic Serro Stairway has become a scenic and botanical trail

Traveling to Scilla: 3 weekends of wonders

From Scilla to Aspromonte and to the Costa Viola: all the colors of Calabria

Scilla, Capo Pacì and the Caves of Myth

In 2022, the discovery of small caves near Capo Pacì opened a new chapter in Scilla’s legendary landscape.

Scilla at sunset: the viewpoint of Punta Pacì

More than a viewpoint, Punta Pacì is a balcony over the sea: the Costa Viola on one side, the Strait on the other, and below, a hidden underwater world suggested by the shifting colours of the water.

Renato Guttuso and the School of Scilla

Two memorable artistic seasons, with the Sicilian master at the centre of an informal artists’ circle that helped reveal Scilla’s beauty to a wider public.

The Fata Morgana on Scilla’s Horizon

Mirages over the sea between Calabria and Sicily, long regarded as supernatural phenomena and a source of fascination for travellers crossing the Strait.

In the Footsteps of the Brigand Cacciadiavoli

His name may sound like something out of a popular adventure novel, yet Cacciadiavoli was one of those ill-fated rebels, shaped by poverty and the struggle against injustice.

Scilla, between the Sea and Aspromonte

Famous for its seaside charm, Scilla also stretches inland towards the mountains, where forests, highland landscapes and even ski slopes reveal an unexpected side of the territory.

Solano, a Rural Interlude between the Sea and Aspromonte

Divided between Scilla and Bagnara, the two hamlets of Solano share a rural landscape rich in old-time flavours.

The cork oak forest of Monte Scrisi

From Scilla’s seafront to the hills of its hinterland, this nature trail leads through the cork oak forest of Monte Scrisi, a classic Mediterranean habitat.

Up towards Aspromonte: Melia and the Tremusa Caves

Beyond Scilla’s seaside charm, the road to Gambarie reveals a cultivated plateau among chestnut woods and the unexpected beauty of the Tremusa Caves.

Favazzina, Beach Life and Sfusato Lemons

On the Tyrrhenian coast between Scilla and Bagnara, Favazzina is home to one of the Costa Viola’s most beloved beaches.

The Heroic Wines of the Costa Viola

Clinging to a rugged coast on steep dry-stone terraces, these vineyards truly deserve their name.

Costa Viola, a Jewel of Calabria’s Tyrrhenian Coast

Seabeds of extraordinary beauty, shores where precious bergamot thrives, and a hinterland that rises, unexpectedly, to snow-capped peaks.

The Underwater Wonders of the Costa Viola

Here, where two seas meet, powerful currents and steep seabeds create one of Calabria’s most fascinating destinations for divers.

Scilla: the church of San Giuseppe in Chianalea

At the end of the walk through the village of Chianalea stands a small sixteenth-century church overlooking the sea.

Scilla: the church of the Holy Spirit at Marina Grande

St. Francis of Paola is venerated here: the quintessential Calabrian saint, patron saint of seafarers and protector against earthquakes.

Scilla: Santa Maria di Porto Salvo in Chianalea

Venerated as Our Lady of the Sailors, she is invoked for the swordfish season and honoured with solemn celebrations and fireworks.

Swordfish, Prince of the Strait

Between Scilla and Bagnara Calabra, swordfish are not simply caught: they are hunted with harpoons in a tradition as ancient as the Strait itself.

The myth of Scylla, in the bronze of a contemporary master

From beautiful nymph to sea monster, the terror of sailors crossing the Strait: Scylla’s metamorphosis lives on in this much-photographed sculpture.

Scilla: San Rocco, the feast of the patron saint.

Two days of devotion and celebration culminate in the Trionfino, the fireworks ritual that lights up Scilla’s patron saint festival.

Castello Ruffo: Scilla’s Symbolic Lookout over the Strait

From the legendary Tyrrhenians, who are said to have first guarded the promontory, to the Ruffo family, who turned it into their stronghold.

Scilla: the church of the Immacolata

The Church of the Immaculate Conception reflects much of Scilla’s history: damaged by repeated earthquakes, it has risen from the rubble four times.

Scilla: Chianalea, a small fishing village

In the shadow of the Castello Ruffo, Chianalea stretches along the sea: once a fishing village, today it offers Scilla’s most picturesque views and one of its liveliest tourist promenades.

Scilla: the Marina Grande

West of the promontory, Marina Grande stretches along the beautiful Sirens Beach, around the Church of the Holy Spirit. Once linked to fishing, it is now Scilla’s seaside quarter.

Sclla: the neighborhood of San Giorgio and the church of San Rocco

San Giorgio, the warrior saint, was once Scilla’s patron saint, before San Rocco, known for his healing powers, took his place.

Scilla, an Enchanting Village between History and Myth

A legendary place celebrated by classical writers and Grand Tour travellers, known for its swordfish tradition and now loved as a seaside resort.