Calabria's tourism nearly doubled in early 2025 due to new flights and investments, drawing visitors to its scenic coasts, historic towns, and unique cuisine.

Calabria, a historically overlooked region in southern Italy, is seeing visitor numbers nearly double in early 2025 due to new flight routes and increased investment. Known as the "new Puglia," the region blends growing accessibility with authentic charm, drawing travelers to its rugged coastline, historic towns like Tropea with panoramic sea views and ancient sanctuaries, and the water-adjacent village of Chianalea, dubbed the "Venice of the South." Visitors enjoy bold local cuisine featuring spicy peperoncini, sweet Tropea onions, 'nduja, and fresh seafood, along with gelato made with regional ingredients like bergamot and liquorice. Despite rising popularity, Calabria maintains its unspoiled character and cultural depth.