Explore art and culture in Italy – cycling Tours in Calabria's National Parks

When ships were the most important means of transport, the Mediterranean was a politically strategic sea where trade flourished. For a long time, Calabria, the tip of Italy’s boot in the geographical centre of the Mediterranean, was the main port of call for traffic heading from north to south and east to west. With trade, wars and political upheavals, the population and culture were constantly changing, the traces of which are still visible today.

Calabria is rich in cultural treasures such as Greek remains, Roman temples, neo-Romanesque cathedrals. There are also numerous museums showcasing artifacts that are important both locally and internationally. The region’s small, dreamy villages take you back to times long past.

The diverse cultural highlights are set amongst magnificent nature and backdropped by breathtaking scenery. Rugged mountains and rolling hills alternate, while the sea glistens beneath. You breathe in the salty sea breeze and scent of the Mediterranean as you ride.

There are many national parks in Calabria that have been created to protect the flora and fauna. In this Collection, we present four bike Tours that lead you to extraordinary cultural highlights in four of these national parks. You cycle through fantastic landscapes, visit countless museums, ride through historical villages and cities, and explore remains of the different cultures that have lived in Calabria. Of course, there’s enough time for a caffè or two en route as well.