The view never got tired.
The view never got tired.
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There are related statues plus...
There are related statues plus...
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Marina Grande is all about modern Italian beach culture versus the old-school, fisherman charm of Chianalea (see next several pictures).
Marina Grande is all about modern Italian beach culture versus the old-school, fisherman charm of Chianalea (see next several pictures).
0 2025/09/13 08:57:12
Lidos Francesco and Astamane are just two of the local beach clubs that set out chairs on the far side of Scilla known as Marina Grande.
Lidos Francesco and Astamane are just two of the local beach clubs that set out chairs on the far side of Scilla known as Marina Grande.
0 2025/09/13 08:56:55
Castle Ruffo as seen looking down from the modern town's piazza Morselli. The latter features a high-profile maritime statue with sirens, mermaids, swordfish and like that.
Castle Ruffo as seen looking down from the modern town's piazza Morselli. The latter features a high-profile maritime statue with sirens, mermaids, swordfish and like that.
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This was the abovementioned view.
This was the abovementioned view.
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Sunrise...and a new day breaking through.
Sunrise...and a new day breaking through.
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...associated tiles. Odysseus had his crew tie him to the mast. You know the rest.
...associated tiles. Odysseus had his crew tie him to the mast. You know the rest.
0 2025/09/13 08:55:59
Scilla is said to have been where the Sirens did their thing. The town milks that myth and one sees evidence of that throughout.
Scilla is said to have been where the Sirens did their thing. The town milks that myth and one sees evidence of that throughout.
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Recognize this motif emblem? It is actually Scilla's Coat of Arms.
Recognize this motif emblem? It is actually Scilla's Coat of Arms.
0 2025/09/13 08:54:38
The town's backside.
The town's backside.
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Doorknockers reflected local history. My wife Mrs Z and I saw examples of Ulysses, Achilles, Apollo, Phoenicians plus more.
Doorknockers reflected local history. My wife Mrs Z and I saw examples of Ulysses, Achilles, Apollo, Phoenicians plus more.
0 2025/09/13 08:53:38
Many other cafes compete for the tourist trade. Our fave was Francesco's 'Casa Vela'. It was a combo cafe/wine-bar/breakfast place with a vibe conducive to meeting both locals and other travelers. Figo!
Many other cafes compete for the tourist trade. Our fave was Francesco's 'Casa Vela'. It was a combo cafe/wine-bar/breakfast place with a vibe conducive to meeting both locals and other travelers. Figo!
0 2025/09/13 08:53:28
This curious kitten searches for a sunrise meal--maybe a leftover anchovy or sardine?
This curious kitten searches for a sunrise meal--maybe a leftover anchovy or sardine?
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A Calabrian childrens book titled 'Foresta Mascota'. Dinara Mirtalipova wrote this one and included this depiction of a stag in a radura (clearing or glade).
A Calabrian childrens book titled 'Foresta Mascota'. Dinara Mirtalipova wrote this one and included this depiction of a stag in a radura (clearing or glade).
0 2025/09/13 08:52:51
This being Italy, one didn't need to look too far for art and beauty.
This being Italy, one didn't need to look too far for art and beauty.
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An old fishing platform from ages past.
An old fishing platform from ages past.
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Our rental was by the small and old church 'Giuseppe'.
Our rental was by the small and old church 'Giuseppe'.
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And so from our Tropea rental, Villa Bragho, to a second rental down in Scilla (shee-lah). This time we were waterside (more about that new rental later). The trip now went from the Costa degli Dei (coast of the Gods ) to the Costa Viola (violet). Ah, the sound of waves...
And so from our Tropea rental, Villa Bragho, to a second rental down in Scilla (shee-lah). This time we were waterside (more about that new rental later). The trip now went from the Costa degli Dei (coast of the Gods ) to the Costa Viola (violet). Ah, the sound of waves...
0 2025/09/13 08:50:55
An old fence rail.
An old fence rail.
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Il mare.
Il mare.
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This is the part where I get arty. Prego, bear with me for a couple shots.
This is the part where I get arty. Prego, bear with me for a couple shots.
0 2025/09/13 08:49:57
This scene was a mere six minutes from our rental.
This scene was a mere six minutes from our rental.
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Scilla is all about being by the water.
Scilla is all about being by the water.
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That dock's most famous historic hotel is Palazzo Scategna (aka U Bais), seen here looming on the left. Its restaurant 'Il Principe' is where the young Aussie chef prepared a meal for Stanley Tucci during his CNN 'Searching for Italy' series.
That dock's most famous historic hotel is Palazzo Scategna (aka U Bais), seen here looming on the left. Its restaurant 'Il Principe' is where the young Aussie chef prepared a meal for Stanley Tucci during his CNN 'Searching for Italy' series.
0 2025/09/13 08:48:48
This is Chianalea's small-but-authentic dock area known as Scaro di Allalio. Those gozzo fishing boats are still used by veteran fishermen. That dock serves as a sort of midpoint for the neighborhood.
This is Chianalea's small-but-authentic dock area known as Scaro di Allalio. Those gozzo fishing boats are still used by veteran fishermen. That dock serves as a sort of midpoint for the neighborhood.
0 2025/09/13 08:48:29
Our Tropea landlady Ginevra's preferred taxi driver, Valerio, drove us south from Tropea to Scilla for 120 Euros. The route took us through Rosarno. This is the heartland of the powerful organized crime entity 'Ndrangheta. They control the area. An estimated 25% of the workforce is employed by them. Recently, brave West African clementine pickers rioted in protest of intolerable working conditions. The movie 'A Ciambra' deals with nearby Gioia Tauro's Romani residents plus its infamous prison.
Our Tropea landlady Ginevra's preferred taxi driver, Valerio, drove us south from Tropea to Scilla for 120 Euros. The route took us through Rosarno. This is the heartland of the powerful organized crime entity 'Ndrangheta. They control the area. An estimated 25% of the workforce is employed by them. Recently, brave West African clementine pickers rioted in protest of intolerable working conditions. The movie 'A Ciambra' deals with nearby Gioia Tauro's Romani residents plus its infamous prison.
0 2025/09/13 08:48:05
Scilla means two things for the traveler: the main town and the more picturesque section of Chianalea (kee-ahna-leah). Shown here is sunrise in Chianalea. Castle Ruffo with its historic faro lighthouse is seen atop the distant cliff, while one of the several waterside restaurant platforms juts out on the left. We ate at 'Glauco' twice.
Scilla means two things for the traveler: the main town and the more picturesque section of Chianalea (kee-ahna-leah). Shown here is sunrise in Chianalea. Castle Ruffo with its historic faro lighthouse is seen atop the distant cliff, while one of the several waterside restaurant platforms juts out on the left. We ate at 'Glauco' twice.
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Scilla has two distinct sections for the tr
Scilla has two distinct sections for the tr
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