Monterosso Calabro Village

Monterosso Calabro is a highly distinctive hilltop village, one of those places where Calabria tells its story in its most authentic form. Quiet and far from the frenetic rhythms of the coast, it is the ideal destination for those who wish to slow down and experience the territory with a deeper gaze. From a historic point of view, Monterosso preserves a medieval urban layout that is still perfectly legible today. The historic centre develops in a compact structure of narrow alleyways, staircases, stone houses and small squares. Walking through the village you encounter churches, chapels and votive shrines, testimony to a deeply rooted popular religiosity. The Matrice church of San Nicola is the main historic and religious point of reference, while a museum dedicated to local history and traditions offers visitors a more in-depth reading of Monterosso's identity. One of the most striking aspects is the direct relationship between the village and nature. Monterosso is surrounded by forests, hills and green areas that begin practically at the edge of the built-up area, making it an ideal destination for walking, trekking and nature immersion. The village is also traversed by the Coast to Coast trail, one of Calabria's most evocative hiking routes, connecting the two seas through villages and natural environments.