{"id":26003,"date":"2026-05-12T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/colorfest.it\/?p=26003"},"modified":"2026-05-30T11:15:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T09:15:38","slug":"what-to-do-in-calabria-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/colorfest.it\/en\/cosa-fare-in-calabria-agosto-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do in Calabria in August 2026: beaches, villages and festivals"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Planning what to do in Calabria in August 2026<\/strong>? You are in the right place. At August<\/strong> the Calabria<\/strong> is at its best: crystal clear sea<\/strong>, medieval villages<\/strong> perched on cliffs and cliffs, a direct and powerful cuisine, and a season of festival<\/strong> that few automatically associate with the region. In this practical and honest guide you will find beaches, must-see villages, unmissable dishes, events and a 3-5 day itinerary<\/strong> based at Lamezia Terme<\/strong>, where from\u201911 to 13 August 2026<\/strong> is staging the Colour Fest 14<\/strong> on Riviera of Sunsets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Calabria in August<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

La Calabria<\/strong> is one of the sunniest regions in Italy, with a mild climate and a warm sea that remains swimmable from April to November<\/strong>. Ad August<\/strong> the days are long and the sunsets<\/strong> on the Tyrrhenian side fall late, lighting up the coastline in fiery tones until the Aeolian Islands<\/strong> on the horizon. It is the perfect region for those who want to combine sea<\/strong>, culture<\/strong>, good food<\/strong> e live music<\/strong> in a single holiday, away from the more predictable tourism. The strong point is the location of Lamezia Terme<\/strong>with its international airport<\/strong> and the railway hub, it is the ideal centre of gravity from which to reach both coasts in a short time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sea: where to go in Calabria in August<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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La Tyrrhenian coast<\/strong> Calabria is one of the most beautiful in the Mediterranean. Tropea<\/strong>, perched on sandstone cliffs overlooking turquoise waters, and Capo Vaticano<\/strong> are the most famous names in the Coast of the Gods<\/strong>absolutely deserve it, but they must be experienced at the right time, at the early morning<\/strong> or in the late afternoon<\/strong>, to avoid the crowds at mid-August. A little further north is the Riviera of Sunsets<\/strong> by Lamezia Terme<\/strong>, about 25 kilometres<\/strong> of the Tyrrhenian coast with the Falcone and Borsellino promenade<\/strong>, spectacular sunsets and less mass tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Around here it is worth betting the beach of Gizzeria<\/strong>, modern and lively, also loved by those who practice kitesurfing<\/strong> e windsurfing<\/strong>, and the Giovino beach<\/strong> a Curinga<\/strong>, a wide sandy shore preceded by a shady pine forest where nature remains unspoilt. On the slope ion<\/strong>, instead, Le Castella<\/strong> with its Aragonese fortress on the sea, Cape Rizzuto<\/strong> and the Orange Coast<\/strong> offer almost Caribbean transparencies. The golden rule of August<\/strong> remain one: alternate between equipped and free beaches and move during less crowded hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Villages: where you can lose yourself in history and views<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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I hamlets<\/strong> Calabrians are worlds apart and a day trip<\/strong> between countries is worth as much as a week at the beach alone. Pizzo Calabro<\/strong> is the gourmet stop par excellence: cobbled streets, the Murat Castle<\/strong>, the Church of the Immaculate Conception<\/strong> and especially the famous truffle of Pizzo<\/em> to be enjoyed in the piazza with a view of the sea and the Aeolian Islands. Gerace<\/strong>, on the other side, is one of the most beautiful medieval villages in Italy, a cliff with a panoramic view to 360 degrees<\/strong> between the Ionian coast and Aspromonte. Stylus<\/strong>, the \u201cCity of the Sun\u201d of Tommaso Campanella<\/strong>, guards the Cattolica<\/strong>, a jewel of 11th century Byzantine architecture, and to August<\/strong> hosts the folkloric Ribusa Palio<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also not to be missed Scylla<\/strong> with its fishing district Chianalea<\/strong>, Civita<\/strong> with community house-kasbahs arb\u00ebresh\u00eb<\/strong>, Bova<\/strong> heart of culture grecanica<\/strong>, e Soveria Mannelli<\/strong>, inland village linked to the tradition of the wool<\/strong> and publishing. If you love nature, the hinterland behind the Riviera of Sunsets<\/strong> opens towards the woods of the Reventino<\/strong> and, in just over an hour's drive, to the highlands of the Sila<\/strong>, with lakes Ampollino<\/strong> e Arvo<\/strong> perfect for a cool day away from the heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Eating in Calabria: what you can't not try<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Calabrian cuisine is one of the most straightforward and generous in Italy, built on a few strong ingredients. Here is what to taste at least once during your holiday in August<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n