Are you looking for ideas on how to spend the May Day in Calabria? Our guide offers a wide range of activities to make your trip unforgettable!
Nature excursions in Calabria
If you are a nature enthusiast, your May 1st in Calabria it can be dedicated to an outdoor excursion. In spring, the region offers a panorama full of blooms. You can explore the three national parks, nature reserves, coastal and marine protected areas. Or, you can opt for a bike or horseback ride along the banks of a lake.
Visit to the villages and “ghost towns” of Calabria
If you love authentic villages and “ghost towns”, the May Day in Calabria it is the perfect opportunity to visit the most beautiful villages in Italy and the lesser-known ones, but rich in traditions, typical products and hospitality. For the more adventurous, we recommend a visit to the “ghost towns”, the so-called abandoned “ghost cities”, where you can discover fascinating stories and meet the new inhabitants, pioneers of “return tourism”.
Celebration of workers’ battles in Calabria
If you wish to celebrate the workers’ battles and the sacrifice of those who fought, the village of Melissa (KR) awaits you to commemorate together the Fallen of Fragalà, in the famous “Melissa Massacre” (1949), at the Struggle Research Center Peasants.
Visit to the “villages of longevity” in Calabria
Have you ever heard of the “Villages of Longevity”? They are rare in Italy, but visiting them is a real treat. Here there is one, Bivongi (RC). If you want to discover the secret of eternal youth, visit it on the occasion of May 1st in Calabria it can be a great idea.
May 1st in Calabria between the National and Regional Parks
If you choose to spend the May 1st in Calabria in the name of nature, we recommend a series of excursions (both guided and independent) in the three Calabrian national parks and in the numerous regional reserves and WWF Oases present in the area.
May Day in Calabria in the city, between events and museums
The “city types” celebrate the May Day in Calabria among the events and places of art and culture of the main Calabrian cities. A tour around the provincial capitals, looking for events in the square, concerts, fairs May 1st in Calabria and typical tastings can be an excellent idea to spend this festive day as a couple, with family and friends.
In conclusion, Calabria offers a wide range of activities to celebrate First of May. Whether you are a nature lover, a fan of authentic villages or a “city guy”, you will surely find the activity that’s right for you!
