Scilla

Scilla is a town and comune in Calabria, Italy, and is administratively part of the Reggio Calabria Metropolitan City. It is the fabled home of the Greek mythological sea monster Scylla. The town is divided into two sections: the downtown, which houses the town offices and the patron saint's apartment, and the Marina di Scilla, which is located in front of the strait of Messina. Scilla's coastal district of Chianalea is on the list of the I Borghi più Belli d'Italia organization of tiny Italian towns of historical relevance.

Scilla has lovely beaches, colorful terracotta villages, stunning landscapes, and a rich culinary legacy, so it's difficult to understand why it doesn't attract as many foreign visitors as its other Italian rivals. That is never more visible than on Calabria's Purple Coast (Costa Viola). The shore is overlooked by the Ruffo Castle, a stronghold built by the Dukes of Calabria. Scilla Lighthouse, located on a seaward-facing terrace, is an essential help to ships entering the Strait of Messina from the north. Scilla's sun-baked alleys snake down into the Tyrrhenian Sea, where eateries serve the freshest of fresh seafood and the spiciest of 'nduja, Calabria's famous spicy spreadable sausage. The regional train from Tropea to Scilla, which follows the coast before turning inland to Rosarno, is a lovely excursion.

Location: Calabria, Italy
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