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By request, the guests of the Piccole Grotte could make use of little rubber
dinghy , with which they can go on an unforgettable trip for 10 km along the
Costa Viola . There they can enjoy a wonderful panorama full of indentations
and attractive beaches, sandy and white, where the transparency of the waters
enhances the emerald green of the seabeds.
You can't miss the "appointment" with the mythical Bronzi of Riace and
the interesting archeological finds, which date back to the period of Magna
Grecia. They are kept in the Museum of Reggio Calabria, only 20 km away
from Scilla and easy to reach by public transport.
If you are keen on diving, it is possible to make use of the Diving Centre
of Scilla and appreciate the seabeds, characterized by fauna and flora of
extreme botanical interest: among these the red and yellow gorgonians ,
attracting funs from all the world. There is also the possibility of doing a
course to get the grant of the SSI patent(Open Water Diver). You can also make
excursions and trekking.
www.scilladiving.it
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It is possible to spend a whole day doing Fishing-Tourism on board the
local "Passerelle" for the fishing of the swordfish. It is a violent
and passionate fight between the man and the animal, which both the protagonists
use all their ability, their strength and their instict.
In the small village, there is a series of little restaurants, more and more
well-organized, overlooking the sea of Chianalea and its exclusice and magic
terraces, where it is possible to taste the local sea cooking, characterized by
the fresh fish of the Costa Viola.
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You can go on an excursion in Gambarie d'Aspromonte, a renowned tourist
destination where the rich green of the mountains let you breathe fresh and
healthy air.
The B&B "The Piccole Grotte" also offers an extra service of scooter hire: by
scooter you can reach the nearby Favazzina, also famous for its delicious
"granite"(crushed-ice drinks), or other little villages along the coast.
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From the harbour of Reggio Calabria, about 15 km far away from Scilla, it is
possible to reach the Eolie Islands and the nearby Taormina ,
by a daily service of hydrofoils.
The Sagra del Pescespada (Festival of the Swordfish), is a
well-established occasion by now: it is organized by the Cultural Association "Chianalea"
and takes place at the harbour of Scilla during the first week of August. The
event is characterized by the old method of fishing with the "luntri", a
four-oars boat, black-painted, used to catch the swordfish.
You shouldn't miss Saint Rocco's Day, patron Saint of Scilla, that is celebrated
every year with the participation of many and many devotees. A typical moment is
that of the fireworks from the water, which attract thousands of
visitors for their extraordinary beauty.
In the summertime, you can spend whole days on the beach of Marina Grande
, sunning yourself and bathing in the clear and wonderful sea, with the comfort
of thelidos of the beach. Thanks to the quality of its water, the sea of Scilla
has got, for the fourth consecutive year, the prestigious prize of the
"Bandiera Blu" (Blue Flag).This prize has drawn the attention of the
national mass-media to Scilla but, above all, of TV programmes dealing with the
sea(Linea Blu, Uno Mattina, L'Italia dei Porti).
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