Local sightseeing and nearby excursions

Sightseeing
The Tyrrenian coast of Calabria has many beautiful sea-beaches. They can be reached very easily by car from Cetraro (in a time typically ranging from a few minutes to 2 hours, one way).
In addition, there are villages on the coast with preserved, interesting ancient urban centre. Some examples:

• CETRARO Km 4
• SCALEA Km 10
• MARATEA Km 25
• FIUMEFREDDO Km 35
• TROPEA Km 130

Excursions
(one day)

• SILA Mountains (by car only, about 2h one way)
• AMALFI, RAVELLO and POSITANO (by car only, about 3h one way)
• POMPEI The Roman II Century B.C. "buried" city (preferably by car, about 2h 30' one way)
• REGGIO CALABRIA: The National Archeological museum has IV century B.C. Ancient Greek Sculptures (2h by train from Paola)
• PAESTUM very well preserved "doric" style ancient temples of IV and V century B.C. (about 2h 30' by car)

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