Boat tours
Strait of Messina
Boat tours
Be enchanted by the beautiful scenery of the Costa Viola, the most picturesque coastline in Calabria! The surreal charm of the Strait against the backdrop of the Aeolian Islands, the evocative hollows home to mythological mermaids evoke a fairy-tale place, extolled by Homer in the epic stories of Scylla and Charybdis, the mythological guardians of the Strait!
Purple Coast
Purple is the color of the waters at sunset, when the sun’s rays penetrate the seabed and reflect the colors of red gorgonians onto the cobalt blue waters, creating spectacular purple reflections.
The Costa Viola is a strip of the Tyrrhenian coastline in the Reggio Calabria metropolitan area; the landscape is dominated by the ledges and indentations of the aspromontane mountains Sloping steeply down to the sea. Between the rock walls open up some natural bays where the beautiful beaches of the coastline rise. Along the cliff it is possible to admire several natural caves, Coveted destinations for boat trips. In marinas, it is in fact possible to book some boat excursions to admire the scenic heritage of this coastal stretch, which has always inspired poets and writers.
Aeolian Islands
The Aeolian Islands encapsulate in their name all the mythological charm of these enchanting places; they are in fact the islands of Aeolus, character in Greek mythology designated by Zeus as guardian of the winds.
The Aeolian Islands, known as the seven pearls of the mediterranean, have been recognized by UNESCO as world heritage site. The fascinating volcanic-origin archipelago lies off the northern coast of Sicily and is easily accessible via the port connections of: Milazzo, Messina, Reggio Calabria, and Vibo Valentia. A very good alternative to reach the Aeolian Islands are the Mini Cruises, departing periodically from the marinas of the Purple Coast, including. Bagnara Calabra, Scilla and Palmi.
Boat tours
Excursions aboard the “gangplank” or typical swordfish fishing boat. Excursions can be booked in the marinas of: Scilla, Bagnara Calabra and Palmi.
Boat excursions to enjoy a sunset aperitif or delicious dinners on board while admiring the beauty of the Costa Viola. Evening tours can be booked in the marinas of Scilla, Bagnara Calabra and Palmi.
Rent dinghies and boats, with or without skipper and crew, to reach the caves, moor in the beautiful coves of the Costa Viola and in the restaurant platforms of Chianalea di Scilla.
One-day group tours with stops at the main islands of the Aeolian archipelago. Mini-cruises depart periodically from marinas on the Costa Viola: Bagnara Calabra Scilla and Villa San Giovanni.
Excursions aboard the “gangplank” or typical swordfish fishing boat. Excursions can be booked in the marinas of: Scilla, Bagnara Calabra and Palmi.
Boat excursions to enjoy a sunset aperitif or delicious dinners on board while admiring the beauty of the Costa Viola. Evening tours can be booked in the marinas of Scilla, Bagnara Calabra and Palmi.
Rent dinghies and boats, with or without skipper and crew, to reach the caves, moor in the beautiful coves of the Costa Viola and in the restaurant platforms of Chianalea di Scilla.
One-day group tours with stops at the main islands of the Aeolian archipelago. Mini-cruises depart periodically from marinas on the Costa Viola: Bagnara Calabra Scilla and Villa San Giovanni.
Tourist itineraries
Discovering the most beautiful places in the area
