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Belmonte Calabro is beautifully situated just a few kilometres from the Tyrrhenian coast, high in the mountains above the sea. It is an ideal place to spend a relaxing holiday in nature, away from mass tourism, and to experience a bit of real Calabria. Characteristic of this small mountain village are the many alleys, most of which do not allow car traffic, a small pretty piazza from which you have a breathtaking view all the way to the Lipari Islands, and many beautiful palazzi nestled against the mountain. If you don’t want to give up swimming altogether, you can still do so at the beach of Belmonte Marina (only 3 km away), where there is a long stretch of pebble beach.

In addition to the wonderful tranquillity, the region offers a signposted hiking trail from the sea up through the historic centre of the village and on to Monte Cocuzzo. The trail is about 20 km long and can be completed in about 8 hours and is a real highlight for nature and hiking lovers. Between Belmonte and Amantea lies a small paradise for divers between two rocks jutting out of the sea “Le Scoglie di Isca”. Since 1991, the area has been declared a marine nature reserve by the Italian WWF.