Difference MakersThe Advertising spot above is reserved for companies,people and organizations that are making a difference in the Italian and Italian American communities. It's a free spot and changes periodically. Are you making a difference? Contact me. | Exploring CalabriaCalabria has more than it’s share of beauty and hidden gems…sometimes it just takes a little exploring to find them. We took a day trip to Le Castella a few weeks ago to visit it’s beautiful castle,which is one of many in Calabria…ever been? Here’s a taste. (Click on the photos to enlarge.) 
La Fortezza di Le Castella 
The beautiful shades of the Ionian Sea 
Flowers blooming on the castle rocks 
La Fortezza 
Keeping an eye on the Sea Click here for more information on Le Castella and Capo Rizzuto,Calabria  Leave a Reply | Heading to Calabria? Need a travel consultant,place to stay or some great ideas for what to do? Contact Bella Vita Travel Consulting in Catanzaro. | Joe Maruca welcomes you to Italyville where he writes and rants about growing up Italian in Massachusetts,his experiences living and working in Bologna,visits to the family's Olive farm in Calabria and everything along the way. In America we're considered Italian,in Italy we've become Americani... but we're always at home in Italyville. Italyville.com All Content,graphics and photos on Italyville.com are property of Italyville.com unless otherwise noted and can not be used without permission. All rights reserved. |
I’ve been looking forward to seeing photos of your trip,Joe. These are beautiful
No,I’ve never been,but am tempted by these photos and by other blogs I read.
Strong Greek influence there? Or am I mistaken?
What lovely photos. How lucky for you to be able to have family and travel there. Beautiful scenes. Wish I could be there now. Calabria is such a neglected part of Italy by American tourists. But that’s a double edged sword.
Welcome back Joe. It looks like you had a wonderful holiday.. your pictures are just wonderful!
I always wanted to go to this castle and after all my time spent in Calabria,never got the chance. Definitely the next time around. It’s so beautiful! Have you been the castle in Squillace? That one is great as well.
Thanks Maryann!
Yes Sally among others.
Thanks Linda…I prefer it remain neglected by tourists. At least a little:)
Thanks Jady!
You should go Carla. When’s next time?
This makes me wish I could go back to Calabria soon! My husband’s town was Giosia Ionica and my sister-in-law now lives in Siderno.
Just curious –do you have a recipe for the savory fried potato/flour/semolina dough with anchovy in the middle that Calabrians call zeppoles? No one in the family can give it to me …they say come over to watch how they are made and when I get there the dough is already rising. sigh. Same deal with the potato stuffed mini eggplants. I’ve been searching for years fro a written recipe for both!
Thanks!