Kilometers of paradisiacal beaches, ravines, secret beaches, cliffs, pine forests, long stretches of very fine beach and others of beautiful stones, calm sea areas and other international surfer destinations, all accompanied by the smell of jasmine and the remains of Magna Graecia they frame.
Winter skiing on a incredible slope, where you can contemplate the beauty of the sea as you glide towards the valley, horseback riding, trekking, mountain biking, canyoning, rafting practically all year round.
The coastal part is also ideal for all kinds of sports, from water sports to running, cycling and an ideal venue for triathlon events such as the Ironman or others (a very nice surprise soon).
The Riviera Cristallina represents a real heritage of local resources, full of traditions linked to local craftsmanship and a cuisine that relies on the strongly characterizing flavors of those excellent food and wine products that represent the added value of Calabria.
Calabria can count in particular with 13 PDO products, of which 4 produced in the Riviera Cristallina, 6 IGP, of which 3 produced directly in the Riviera Cristallina, 9 DOC wines and 10 IGT, of which 7 produced directly in the Riviera Cristallina.
And then there are the 269 Traditional Agri-Food Products (Pat) which represent those niche products that have a high gastronomic and cultural value.
The Riviera Cristallina is one of the few places in the world that can offer tourist attractions for at least 7 different tourist segments!
The pearl represented by the Aspromonte alone would be enough, recognized as a UNESCO Geopark on Terra Madre Day by UNESCO, on 22 April 2021: no less than 65,645 hectares spread over 37 municipalities in the province of Reggio, the Aspromonte has reasons to excite hikers, sportsmen, geologists, naturalists, birdwatchers, as well as those who prefer cultural and naturalistic tourism.
The historical, cultural and artistic heritage of Calabria is vast and this makes it one of the richest regions in the world.
The Calabrian history and traditions are affected by the influences of the various peoples who have followed one another in the area. The first traces of man's presence in Calabria date back to the Paleolithic. From the first Greek settlers, between the eighth and seventh century. A.C., with which there was a great socio-economic, cultural and artistic development so as to call it "Magna Graecia", the region passed under Roman (III century BC), Byzantine, Norman (1060), Swabian, Aragonese and the Bourbons. The archaeological sites of these ancient civilizations present in the area are of exceptional importance.
As indeed throughout Italy, also in Calabria, in the Riviera Cristallina and its surroundings, the presence of ecclesiastical cultural heritage is predominant due to the importance that Christian roots and Catholic culture have had over the centuries in the development of our civilization. The first hermits also lived in this region, the Basilian monks who came from the East to seek the peace of a cave in which to live, meditate and pray. Admirable traces of them remain in many secluded and peaceful places, such as for example near Gerace, where the San Jejunio cave and the Cofino rock church are located.
Calabria is one of the four regions of the convergence objective within the interregional operational program "Cultural, natural and tourism attractions" (POIn).
The various spas of the Riviera Cristallina allow us to be able to act in this sector too, giving us the possibility of combining other forms of tourism and a seasonal adjustment of the same due to the favorable climatic conditions.
We are not talking about traditional thermalism, the one normally associated with the health system and not focused on well-being. but we will insert our offer, also in line with what is reported in the 2030 Agenda of the United Nations for sustainable development, which sets the sustainable development goals and 240 indicators in order to overcome the idea of a solely environmental sustainability.
We will therefore have a specific focus on the wellness sector obtained from the integration of naturalistic, cultural and food and wine tourism
The Riviera Cristallina boasts a unique geolocation system in Italy, allowing real-time interaction with visitors by providing suggestions on attractions and services.
We have launched a campaign focused on offering NFTs, which is garnering significant visibility and support for the Riviera Cristallina.
Our booking system, set to be released soon in its Alpha version, is unparalleled worldwide.
