Discover Calabria
The southern-most tip of Italy: over 800 km of coastline, green mountains and the land of Pythagoras
Welcome to Calabria
Calabria is the southern-most tip of Italy, with over 500 miles (800 km) of coastline. Its main cities (provinces) are Cosenza, Catanzaro, Reggio Calabria, Crotone and Vibo Valentia. Cosenza hosts the University of Calabria (UNICAL), the venue of IEEE CYB Conf 2027.
Calabria was the land of Pythagoras, who founded his mathematical school in the city of Kroton, on the Ionian Sea side, more than 2000 years ago in the Magna Graecia period.
Touristic Info
Very famous touristic and historical towns are close to the conference venue. From the port of Vibo Valentia, it is possible to take a boat to the Aeolian Islands and visit the active Stromboli volcano. See also italia.it.
Tropea
Named the "Pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea", Tropea is one of the most famous touristic and historical towns of Italy, with crystal-clear water and white beaches.
Pizzo Calabro
A charming seaside town where you can visit Murat's Castle and taste the famous Tartufo di Pizzo, the black truffle ice cream.
Stromboli
From the port of Vibo Valentia, take a boat to the Aeolian Islands and visit the active Stromboli Volcano Island.
Reggio Calabria
1 hour and 20 minutes by train, Reggio Calabria is famous for its touristic promenade, one of the most beautiful in Italy.
Scilla
About 1 hour by car, famous for the legend of Scylla and Charybdis, its white beach and Ruffo's Castle on the rock dominating the seaside.
Sila Mountains
The green Sila Mountains are just 20 minutes from Cosenza, with pristine lakes, ancient pine forests and pure air.
Calabrian Cuisine
One of Italy's most traditional and noteworthy cuisines!
Witness the famous Calabrian hot pepper (peperoncino), found in most typical Calabrian dishes: from toasted bread with n'duja sausage or sardines — called the "caviar of the poor" — to pork sausages, from pasta sauces to fish dishes.
The strong flavor of hot pepper contrasts with the sweet taste of the Tropea red onion, protected by the PGI quality mark. Other delicacies include extra-virgin olive oil, bergamot liqueurs, liquorice, citron and herbs, honey and jams, and homemade pasta (strangugghj, fileja, maccaruni) still made using the old methods.
Finally, a great variety of Calabrian red, white and rosé wines (Cirò, Librandi, Magliocco, Greco di Bianco) can be found and tasted.
