MARINE PROTECTED AREA
CAPO RIZZUTO
A special destination for those who love pristine nature, this marine protected area is also the largest marine reserve in Italy. Here, you can enjoy unforgettable diving and discover its rich archaeological heritage. Of the many wrecks of ancient times, the parts of the cargo not eroded by the saltiness remain today, while of the ancient galleys there remain large blocks of white marble that algae and fish have colonized, making them almost unrecognizable.
CATANZARO AREA OF SILA
The Sila National Park is a place full of picturesque itineraries and picture-postcard landscapes, including mountains and enchanted valleys. It preserves one of the most significant biodiversity heritages in Italy and Europe and its symbol is the wolf, a species that is now protected. The park is home to a modern Adventure Park for adults and children and gives the opportunity to play, go trekking or try your hand at adrenaline-pumping mountain bike tours.
VALLI CUPE
Just 38 km from Santa Monica Resort & Village, the Valli Cupe Regional Nature Reserve is located at the foot of the Sila plateau. It is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating and picturesque natural sites in the entire Calabria region.
Enchanting waterfalls, pristine landscapes, centuries-old trees, and exceptional fauna and flora, the canyons of the Valli Cupe offer breathtaking views of sheer gorges and cliffs that drop hundreds of meters.
The reserve deserves a prominent place in the list of natural wonders of the Italian peninsula.
Here you will be able to do:
- night hikes
- wild trekking and archeotrekking
- horseback riding tours
- jeep tours