Discovering Galatro

Galatro - Galatro is a village of only 1500 inhabitants located on the Plain of Gioia Tauro, in the province of Reggio Calabria. The town is crossed by the Metramo River, a tributary of the Mesima River fed by the waters of the nearby dam. The town has Byzantine origins and in its territory there are several traces of the past such as the interesting ruins of the Greek Orthodox Convent of Sant'Elia.

In the upper part of the city is the Calvary, a place of great religious value from which you can have a beautiful panoramic view of the surrounding area. Also worth a visit is the Church of San Nicola which houses a precious altar. It was donated by the Bishop of Mileto between 1508 and 1523 and consists of three statues: the Madonna and Child, San Giovanni Battista and San Giovanni Evangelista. Galatro is also famous for its thermal baths which attract many tourists every year. These sulphurous waters not only have relaxing properties but are also used to treat respiratory diseases.