My Bella Vita Travel

23/04/2025

Walking through history at Pompeii — where time froze, but the stories are still alive. 🔥⏳

22/04/2025

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21/04/2025

Calabria has some really fabulous castles and fortresses, like the one in Squillace. It is rich with history and mystery and it’s one of my personal favorites. You arrive to the castle by winding your way up the medieval streets to the very top of the town, where the castle dominantly sits overlooking the valley below.

There are castles everywhere in Italy. And I’m not sure what it is, but every time I visit one, I’m swept up in its history and legends. When visiting castles, it’s almost surreal to imagine how old they are and what life was like in these places centuries ago. Calabria has some really fabulou...

20/04/2025

Buona Pasqua a tutti!

18/04/2025

Prepping some happy hour drinks at my fave spot in Catanzaro Lido... Bar Centrale!

17/04/2025

Easter is a very important religious holiday in Italy and the Holy Week leading up to this day is always quite busy as many are preparing for or taking part in a traditional procession that goes back generations – the Passion Play. Throughout Italy, towns, cities and villages organize this procession, which re-enacts the days leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection.

Here are a few of the most popular ones you’ll find in southern Italy.

Easter is a very important religious holiday in Italy. This year, Easter falls on April 16 th, and the Holy Week leading up to this day is always quite busy as many are preparing for or taking part in a traditional procession that goes back generations – the Passion Play. Throughout Italy, towns, ...

15/04/2025

Some Easter traditions are similar throughout all of Italy. Most towns and cities throughout Italy - like a re-enactment of the Stations of the Cross and chocolate eggs. But we’ve got a few Calabrian traditions that you may not have heard about. Let’s take a look, shall we?

Easter in Italy is one of the most important religious periods of the year, even more so than Christmas. So, as you can probably imagine, it’s kind of a big deal. And like all festivals and celebrations in Italy, there are traditions that have been passed on through generations that are still very...

14/04/2025

Soverato isn't just about beaches! 🎭 Hands full of clay, heart full of stories — making masks on the gorgeous Ionian coast of Calabria.

13/04/2025

Just like every Italian holiday, Easter is all about food—especially sweets! While chocolate eggs are popular, traditional treats made year after year still hold a special place on Italian tables (and in their hearts).

Let’s take a look at some of the delicious sweets you can find in Southern Italy:

The week leading up to Easter, and Easter itself, is kind of a big deal in Italy and it’s one of my favorite times of the year in Calabria. Easter week is celebrated all over the boot with religious festivals and processions. If you are out and about on Good Friday, chances are you’ll come […]

11/04/2025

Exploring the Castello di San Fili — an abandoned castle with history in its stones and medieval vibes. Tucked in the hills of Calabria, this spot’s got stories to tell.

10/04/2025

Southern Italy boasts some of the most beautiful beaches and coastlines in Europe – perfect for sunning by the sea, enjoying a drive along the scenic coastal roads or finding that perfect hidden away village. Sicily has stunning beaches and the Amalfi Coast is home to some of the most famous vacation spots in Italy. Savvy travelers are starting to discover the Cilento Coast in Campania, too. Let me introduce you to another beautiful coastline – Calabria’s Riviera dei Cedri.

Southern Italy boasts some of the most beautiful beaches and coastlines in Europe – perfect for sunning by the sea, enjoying a drive along the scenic coastal roads or finding that perfect hidden away village. Sicily has stunning beaches and the Amalfi Coast is home to some of the most famous vacat...

08/04/2025

Did you know Calabria was the 10th largest region in the Bel Paese? Well it is. With more square kilometers than world-famous Liguria or Campania and just slightly smaller than Rome’s Lazio, Bella Calabria has a lot to offer.

It's hard to narrow it down to only five things to see, but here is a start...and you know we can always help you up and customize your very own private tour to Calabria.

Did you know Calabria was the 10th largest region in the Bel Paese? Well it is. With more square kilometers than world-famous Liguria or Campania and just slightly smaller than Rome’s Lazio, Bella Calabria has a lot to offer. So how can I possibly narrow it down to five? Well, I can’t. But I’m...

05/04/2025

Some small towns still have this tradition of the bride walking tp the church and the town following behind her. I think that's beautiful! 🥰

Wedding in Calabria, 1950s

29/03/2025

🍝✨ Roll up your sleeves, tie on an apron, and get ready to cook the Calabrian way! 🇮🇹🔥 From hand-rolled pasta to the famous sweet Tropea onions, there’s nothing like learning the secrets of Calabrian cuisine from local chefs who’ve been perfecting recipes for generations. 👩‍🍳🍷

Knead, chop, sip some wine, and savor every bite—because food always tastes better when you make it from the heart. ❤️ Want to join us on a culinary adventure? DM to join our next food & wine tour!

27/03/2025

Hey it's Max, I would like to give a heads up for people traveling in April. -M

People travelling and commuting in Italy in April face disruption due to national strikes affecting air travel, trains and local public transport services.

26/03/2025

🌲✨The breathtaking Sila National Park is a natural paradise of towering pines and ancient forests. Hiking through the misty trails, breathing in the crisp mountain air, and admiring the intriguing evolution of this beautiful forest.

Have you explored the Sila National Park yet? 🌲👣

24/03/2025

La Sila National Park is the largest park and mountain range in Calabria. It expands into three provinces: Catanzaro (Sila Piccola), Cosenza (Sila Grande), and Crotone (Sila Greca).

On a nice day, is there anything better than getting outdoors and enjoying some fresh, clean air? And guess what? Sila is said to have the cleanest air in all of Europe!

Sila Grande offers lots of activities that you can do throughout the year. Here are some fun experiences you may want to include in your travel plans that are perfect during the warmer months. Traveling with kids? No worries, they’ll have a blast, too!

Sila National Park has lots of activities for the whole family. Try these fun experiences that are perfect during the warmer months.