Vibo Valentia is a province with a blend of beach towns, caves and historic villages. This eclectic destination combines its relaxing bays overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea with fascinating monasteries and churches in historic village centers. Travel through the region for a varied and entertaining vacation.
Expect hot and dry summers, with July and August the driest months of the year. Take advantage of a hot summer day with a trip to one of the sandy havens that adorn the coast. Enjoy the serenity of the Michelino Beach, a cove hidden between cliffs and boulders.
Visit the charming town of Pizzo and rent a deck chair on Pizzo Beach. In its northern outskirts is the Piedigrotta Church, where Vibo Valentia’s beaches, caves and religious sites meet. Explore the carved nave of the church, which lies within a limestone grotto. Inspect the intricate sculptures of biblical figures adorning the interior. Snap photos of this ecclesiastical cave with a backdrop of the beach and the sea.
Go to the inland city of Vibo Valentia and gaze up at the impressive Norman Castle. The castle has picturesque grounds and is remarkably well preserved. Travel to the coast for the city’s lively port area, the Porto di Vibo Marina. It has an array of restaurants and is a prime spot for tuna fishing.
For a sense of the varied attractions of the region, visit Zungri and wander through the otherworldly cave monasteries of the Insediamento Rupestre Degli Sbariati.
The province takes up a small portion of the region of Calabria in the southern part of Italy. It extends across a cape that juts out of the western side of the country. Arrive at Lamezia Terme International Airport and rent a car to get around the area. You can also travel through the many coastal towns via the efficient railway.
Vibo Valentia conveys a fascinating history that stretches across its mountains, cliffs and bays.