4. Chianalea di Scilla
At the tip of Italy’s boot in Calabria, this fishermen’s village is constructed on layers of rocks climbing out of the emerald water. With waterfront dwellings so close to the sea that waves wash into courtyards, it’s been dubbed the “little Venice of Calabria.”
Most homes here have boats parked outside instead of cars, with locals claiming that their “houses are boats and boats are houses.”
The tiny Italian town lies on the Strait of Messina, which is believed to be the mythical location where dog-headed sea monster Scylla attacked the ship of Ulysses in “The Odyssey.”
When the sun begins to shine, fishermen sell their bounty at the harbor with some Zibibbo wine on the side. As you can expect, those who love seafaring grub will not be disappointed here.
B and B Chianalea 54, a restyled fishermen dwelling, and restaurant Glauco’s, have specialties, including swordfish rolls that are local standouts.
