Calabria is a beautiful region in southern Italy, offering spectacular seaside and mountain views, delicious food, archeological sites, and medieval villages full of history. Do not sleep on this gem! During summer, engaging cultural entertainment is granted: many music festivals are organized in ancient towns, modern cities, and out in nature, such as Peperoncino Jazz festival , if you enjoy jazz music, or Color Fest , if you prefer indie music. Locals are very welcoming and happy to share their know-how and culture. If you enjoy outdoor climbing, you cannot miss Civita, known for trekking and climbing spots in the wonderful Pollino mountains. For those who prefer to relax on the beach, there are plenty of equally astounding options: if you wish to watch the sunset on the sea, you may choose a destination on the Tirrenic coast, such as San Nicola Arcella, Capo Vaticano or Palmi, while if you're an early bird, Ionic coast is just as wonderful with amazing beaches such as Roseto Capo Spulico or Le Castella in Isola of Capo Rizzuto, and many more. Before you book your trip, consider that to fully enjoy your stay and visit as many places as you want, it is essential to come with your car: it is difficult to reach most of the places without your own means of transportation, as the train stations are often far from the points of interest and taxi services are not always available. However, if you do not possess a driving license or prefer to travel by bus, there are other options too: although you may not have the same freedom of movement, there are many locations you can reach by bus.