Insight Guides

20-1-2021 | Insight Guides

The fabulous Cammino Basiliano® is southern Italy’s newest long-distance hiking trail, snaking for nearly 1500 kilometers through the sun-baked region of Calabria. The route begins in Rocca Imperiale, just across the border from Basilicata, the neighbouring region to Calabria’s north, and finishes up in Reggio Calabria, opposite Sicily.

Taking in a series of stupendous mountain chains, the route is named after an order of Basilian monks – who left their mark in the collection of precious monasteries and shrines you’ll admire along the way. Religious landmarks aside, the route offers up splendid scenery, historic hamlets, local color, and – of course – fine Italian cuisine.

Here’s 7 reasons you should hike Italy’s Cammino Basiliano®.