Beyond the strait: the treasures of Scilla

Overlooking the Strait, with its gaze turned towards Sicily, this enchanting seaside village of the Ionian coast of Calabria awaits us, which over the years has earned the nickname of Venice of the South. Strongly characterized by the beauty of its sea enclosed within of Marina Grande beach and bordered by two rocky ridges, Scilla is a small lookout on the Strait of Messina which, from its imposing Ruffo Castle, dominates the view of the nearby island of Sicily. Chianalea, its oldest and most authentic district, once housed the fishermen's houses, dedicated in these parts to swordfish fishing, now used as elegant seaside restaurants where you can appreciate the typical culinary delights of the place. Leaving behind us the beach of Marina Grande and the rocky ridge on which the Ruffo Castle stands, we enter the streets of the town that lead us to the Church of the Holy Spirit with its imposing religious architecture, without, however, ever leaving the splendid scenery. maritime that peeps out from the narrow streets of the town. If during the day it is the view from Castello Ruffo that steals the show from the other views of the village, in the evening Chianalea lights up with a magical atmosphere with its narrow streets and characteristic restaurants overlooking the sea, an unmissable stop for a romantic dinner and for savor freshly caught swordfish and all the authenticity of this village. Scilla is a unique opportunity to enjoy a complete tourist offer, able to combine sea, art, nature and culinary delicacies in perfect harmony.