South Italy

Southern Italy

South Italy has a unique and diverse culture with many tourist attractions, such as the Palace of Caserta, the Amalfi Coast, Pompeii, Herculaneum, and in particular, the ruins of ancient Pompeii are one of the world's most visited tourist attractions. Southern Italy is also well known for its beautiful beaches and coastlines, rich art, culture, cuisine, literature, history, and folkloric traditions.

South Italy - these regions refer to the Italian Peninsula and Sicily plus the island of Sardinia. These regions are Basilicata, Campania, Calabria, Apulia, and Molise.

Tourism in Calabria in the south of Italy has increased over the years with the main tourist attractions being the superb coastline and the stunning mountains scenary. The coastline alternates between rugged cliffs and sandy beaches, and is sparsely interrupted by development when compared to other European seaside destinations. The sea around Calabria is clear, and there is a good level of tourist accommodation which is on the increase to accomodate both permanent and seasonal visitors.