Activities in Calabria

Activities in Calabria
When you are in any part of Italy, great food and wine, hospitable people and amazing weather are all a given. However, in Calabria, this can definitely be considered a notch higher. As a tourist there are several things that you can busy yourself with. Choose from a range of sporting activities which include watersports, boating, sailing, scuba diving and more. Calabria also offers you great scope in terms of mountain climbing and birdwatching. You can always make use of the services of qualified instructors to teach you the basics of any activity you choose.
FOR THE WATER BABIES
If diving is your thing, you will find several specialty centers that offer you lessons as well as all the necessary gear. Check out all the diving spots close to you and try to catch glimpses of at least one of the over 50 sunken ships around. Some of these date as far back as the fourth century BC. If you would rather have a boat, then canoeing along rivers or better yet paragliding off endless cliffs into the sea-kissed breeze would be a great option. You can also go kayaking, snorkeling and more. If you have what it takes, try and take in the shark view dives that are offered.
EARTH BOUND
For those whose feet are planted firmly on terra firma, chose from the several trekking options on the footpaths of Calabrian Mountains. Make it memorable by using a horse or a mountain bike. If you visit Calabria in winters then the Alpine and Nordic mountains offer you great opportunities to ski. If wildlife is more your interest, then you will have to make the most of Calabria being home to some of the rarest animals, birds and reptiles world over.
SIGHTSEEING IN CALABRIA
Some spots that just should not be missed are historic landmarks like Capo Colonna to Le Castella, Crotone and Castello Aragonese. Calabria’s nightlife is not to be missed. You have many world class nightclubs for clubbing and dancing. Great music of varied types can be found across Calabria