Falerna, the terrace on the Tyrrhenian Sea

Falerna - Falerna is a small Calabrian town, in the province of Catanzaro, has 4,000 inhabitants. It is located 550 meters above sea level. The oldest historical document mentions it in 1606. In 1816 it was elevated to the status of capital by royal decree. The driving force of the territory is certainly the crystalline sea, so much so that it is called a terrace on the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Good accommodation capacity for visitors. An excellent area of vineyards and olive groves guarantees excellent food and wine quality. To visit Torre Lupo or Torre Rupe with a beautiful beach below. The parish Cathedral dedicated to San Francesco di Paola is interesting, as is the Church of Providence. Do not miss the wood of Monte Mancuso, covered mainly by beeches, alders, chestnuts and silver firs. There is an excellent network of hiking trails. Of note is the Roman Villa of Pian delle Vigne, an archaeological site dating back to the 1st century AD. The territory is also crossed by two rivers, the Grima and the Cartolano, although small streams guarantee the flow all year round.