Scalea (Scalea, with the staircase, 109 km from Cosenza) is located on top of a cliff. The city consists of two parts - Lower Scalea (directly the resort) and Upper Scalea (the historic center of the city). Many streets of the town are essentially stairs leading to the top.
Scalea is located away from the main Italian main road A1, so most of the year it is a quiet, uninhabited and cozy town, however in August the whole of Italy comes here: Scalea is one of the favorite places for families for the Italians. However, "the whole of Italy" is not the right word, rather the whole of Europe.
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How to get to
Scalea is 130 km away from The nearest airport is Lamezia Terme. Fly there from Russia with a transfer in some European city, so many choose a direct flight to a large Italian city (Rome, Naples) and land transport directly to Scalea. You can get to the city by train - it is connected by railways to all major Italian cities, or it is possible in a rented car - 4, 5 hours from Rome, 3 hours from Naples. Car rental - from 200 EUR per week
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Scalea climate
Scalea, like all Calabria, is characterized by a mild Mediterranean climate: in spring the temperature ranges from + 17 C ° to +24 C °, in June it is already around +40 C °, and in August all +43 C °. Autumn is sunny and more like spring, and in winter the thermometer does not drop below + 14 ° C. The beach season in Skala lasts on average from the middle of April to November
Beaches
In Skalee there are more than 3 km of beaches with the most varied coverage: large pebbles, small pebbles, coarse and fine sand. Almost all of them are marked by the blue flag of UNESCO for the quality of water. In high season, half of the beaches are paid, there is better infrastructure: there are umbrellas, deckchairs, showers, toilets and other amenities. Free beaches are also enough, but they are equipped with worse and there is always crowded. However, most tourists prefer free beaches.
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Shopping and souvenirs from Scalea
Of course, Scalea is not such a fashion center as Milan, but it's still Italy. In the Rock are represented almost all the "big" Italian brands that are of interest to any shopaholic or just a lover of quality things. For those who are aiming to acquire the best quality at the lowest price, there are Italian outlets. The closest one is in Praia a Maare (about 5 km from Scalea) and presents at factory prices such brands as Missoni, Valentino and MCS.
Those who are interested in souvenirs and inexpensive products, you should know that on Mondays, their trading rows unfold the vegetable and clothing markets.
From Calabria, as well as from Italy in general, they carry unrefined olive oil and red wine. And the Italians believe that in Calabria the most delicious watermelons and lemons on the whole peninsula. From the "little things for memory" dolls in traditional costumes and shawls, ceramics, baskets, wood products, lace and embroidery, jewelry, pipes are popular.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions Scalea
In the old part of the city (Upper Scalea, 25 m above sea level) is worth visiting the church of Santa Maria d 'Episkopio (Santa Maria d'Episcopio) and the small church of Spedale (Chiesa Dello Spedale). Noteworthy is also the Church of San Nicola in Plateis (San Nicola in Plateis). From the "worldly" buildings, the Spinelli Palace, the prison towers and the Norman castle are interesting.
Perhaps the most famous monument of the lower part of the city (and part of it is its symbol) is the tower of Talao (Toreo Talao), which once belonged to the chain of defenses against pirates-Saracens, erected throughout the Tyrrhenian coast. Part of the shore on which the bastion rises is called the island of Scalea (Isola di Scalea), because at one time this place was really an island, but over time the sea receded. In the rock under the tower there is a small ancient cave, where archaeologists have discovered the remains of prehistoric people.
Neighborhoods
From Scalea you can make some interesting excursions. For example, 14 km from the city there is a picturesque village of Santa Domenica Talao ("on the Lao River"). This river, flowing near Scalea and this city, is famous for the fact that scientists discovered a unique archaeological value in its mouth - traces of an unknown ancient culture. Finds suggest that here, in a prehistoric time, a mysterious and little explored civilization was formed
13 km from Santa Domenica-Talao, in the mountains Papasidero town . Next to it is the cave of Romito (Grotta del Romito) , where petroglyphic images dating from the early Paleolithic period were found . In addition to entertainment in the form of excursions to historical sites, Scalea offers its residents and guests many others . In the summer season mobile circuses are touring in the city, two or three attractive park ranks with an indispensable Ferris wheel, autodrome, shooting galleries, three-story labyrinths and roller coaster . On the embankments in the summer season, a huge number of tents with Calabrian souvenirs and spices are smashed . Tourists of any age and musical preferences will find an institution for themselves: from night clubs for young people up to accordion dances in the Old Town for the older generation .
Technological enthusiasts will be pleased with the annual MotoRaduno - here you can admire both modern SUVs and rare cars. At the same time, a specialized moto-tuning festival is held.