Whitewashed buildings climb the hillside above the Tyrrhenian Sea, their balconies draped with bougainvillea. Scalea stretches along the Calabrian coast, offering long sandy beaches that slope gently into warm, shallow water. The historic centre, known as Scalea Superiore, sits higher on the ridge, a maze of narrow alleys and stone stairways that lead to small […]
Categories: Italy, Nature, Nature, Sea Sites, Sights, Virtual Travel
The name Parma is spoken in kitchens around the world. Prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano-Reggiano have made this city famous long before most tourists ever visit. But Parma is far more than its edible exports. The Romanesque cathedral and baptistery dominate the old centre, their pink Verona marble glowing in the afternoon light. Correggio’s fresco […]