Maiera is in the Southern region of Calabria. It has a very mild all year round climate.
Almost every town and village in Calabria has a historical quarter and the nearby town of Scalea has a particularly impressive Centro Historico. Relax at the thermal baths which offer spas and treatments. Tropea is a must see with its amazing sea-front. Pompeii and Naples are about two hours North.
Scalea’s old ‘centro historico’
Maiera is set in the national Pollino Park. where you can trek, climb and white water raft. www.parcopollino.it
CANOEING AND WHITE WATER RAFTING- are very popular activities on the famous white waters of Fiume Lao.
The Canoeing and Rafting Corner office is located on Via Lauro and Via Sauro, 0985.21476 / 0985.91033.
You can also see amazing wildlife including the European grey wolf, wild cats, boars and the rare golden eagle. Skiing is possible in the nearby Sila mountains.
Skiing in the Sila Mountains - About one and a half hours drive from Maiera are Calabria's main Ski resorts. These are in the Sila Grande which is near Cosenza (travel south on the SS18 from Scalea and follow signs for Cosenza. Then take the road into the mountains. The three resorts are: Camigliatello Silano 1400m , Lorica 1350-1920m and Ciricilla 1400-1500m.
A few suggestions for things to do in the area:
Scuba Diving at DinoSub - Praia a mare The dive centre is on the beach at Praia a mare (two miles from Scalea) between the 15th of June and the 15th of September. However they also operate from their office between the 15th of May and the 30th of September. The office is inside the holiday village "LA MANTINERA" at Praia a mare.
The Isle of Dino -a marine sanctuary.
Bay of Polycastro.
SNORKELING - lots of interesting sites in Scalea and up the coast.
PARAGLIDING - In Praia a Mare (a few miles away)
AQUA-PARK - In praia a Mare on the beach near Isola Dino. . Aquafan is the biggest water park. in Italy.
HORSE RIDING CENTRE - is located two miles south of Scalea on the Strada for Verbicaro and Marcelluna. La Bruca Riding Centre. Information at the Hotel Talao. Also horse trekking in San Dominica Taloa.
GO KARTING - Near Scalea
JEEP SAFARI- Explore the Pollino National park by jeep, check out their website, www.jeepadventure.it
Places of Interest nearby:
Orsomarso - National park entrance, waterfall and hiking,
San Nicola Arcella - Caves, picturesque seaside village,
Maratea - marina and nice port, old world charm, lovely secluded beaches, Known as the "Jewel of Basilicata",
Praia a mare - Aqua park , Isola Dino, shopping, tree-lined promenade, long sandy beach, fishing,
Diamante - promenade, beach and pretty old town famous for its chillies and wall murals,
Cirella - very quiet beach while other beaches are busy,
San Domenica Taloa - hill town, fab views over coast,
Rivello, Aieta, Tortora - hill towns with windy cobblestone streets: a giant step into the past,
Papasidero - hilltown, cave paintings from bronze age, white water rafting, canoeing,
Cosenza - local city 1hr 15min drive, pretty old town
Sicily is a 3hr drive south with a short 25min ferry crossing.
Of course if you just want to lie on the beach, check out the beaches page!
Tropea
Pollino national park
Sila mountains
Grey wolf in National Park
Jeep adventure in National Park.
Maratea
White water Rafting
Horse riding
