tutto è insolito la strana forma della montagna sembra una mano raffigura 5 dita esiste una leggenda che avrò letto ma non ricordo bene
We went with friends to see Pentedattilo village & we were amazed by the way the village still clung to the mountainside. The old church is well worth a visit but wear some good shoes as the paths are very steep & uneven in places. There are a few souvenir shops selling some nice pieces as well as the usual pens & pencils etc.If you are worried about the steep walk, there is a golf buggy that will take you from the carpark to the church for 1 Euro & you can listen to the driver telling you about life in the town & its history.It is definitely worth a visit.
This small abounded village,Pentedattilo,(from the greek words penta + daktylos = five fingers), it can be a set for Hollywood movies.Unfortunately some parts of the mountain collapsed and it has no more all five "fingers", but is still a fascinating place and full of mystery, one of the most characteristic towns in Calabria region.The landscape and colors are amazing, surrounded by olives trees, almond trees and prickly pears. Not far from the seaside (about 10km away), is a great place to spend half day tour.the only problem is that there is no any public transportation to get there (the closest train station is in Melito di Porto Salvo down on the coast)This village has a very interesting story of tradition and folklore.Unfortunately seems like the central government is absent here like in the most of the southern Italy wonders.....what a pity....
This is definitely a must see. Impressive view. great artistic pictures.Make sure you drive to the beach afterwards and enjoy the drive on the road parallel to the sea.
This deserted village, following an earthquake, offers great views and friendly locals.
Be warned: Calabria region is not a place for easy-travelling. This area is still very underdeveloped by the tourism point of view, a really shame. The one and only mean of visiting is with a car and it looks like the autorities are not interested to let you reach Pentedattilo. The road is quite broken.Nonetheless this region preserves a breathtaking atmosphere.
Ebbi la fortuna di passeggiare per i vicoli del borgo con un appassionato del luogo che mi racconto tutta la storia e fu molto interessante non avevo mai visto un paesaggio così suggestivo .una bellezza donataci dalla natura degna di essere visitata
Have been twice and will return again before leaving Reggio next month. Easy trip up, as long as you have a car, and views all the way to the sea are terrific A few people now live in the old town but mostly artists who sell their work there too. Don't miss the small museum and delightful "curator" who will enthrall and entertain you with his tales and enthusiasm. We even understood almost everything he said! Note that the town is illuminated at night but only in August. Sorry to have missed that.
A fascinating place to visit! My advice would be to go before the health and safety police stop you from exploring!
This place was a gem that was totally unexpected! Very fascinating just to walk around and take in the ruins, surrounding views and how the whole thing was built against the rocks there. Do be prepared to walk alot and, depending on how adventurous you are, be prepared to do abit of climbing. I was definitely panting when I traversed some of the paths especially to get to the castle ruins as the views from all the way up are fabulous. On a clear day, you can even catch glimpses of the Sicilian moutains. As I visited Pentedattilo during winter, all the normal shops/restaurants were all closed (even the church). Bathroom facilities were also an issue so do take a hygiene break before starting to explore the place.