Holiday apartment in San Ferdinando: river nature and culture

San Ferdinando between river nature, coast and history

San Ferdinando can be explored through its river landscapes, coastal areas and historic sites. If you choose a holiday apartment in San Ferdinando, you can plan your days around nature, the beach, art or local history. This keeps your plans open to different interests without reducing the town to just one aspect.

Mesima, wetlands and wide-ranging views

The final section of the Mesima River, approximately 500 metres long, runs from the bridge on the municipal road of San Ferdinando to the river mouth; the length varies depending on shifts in the mouth. The Foce del Fiume Mesima Regional Nature Reserve has hiking trails, observation points, wetlands and beach access points that can be incorporated into your visit plans. The Sentiero Natura di San Ferdinando offers views of Stromboli and Sicily. The combination of hiking trails, observation points, wetlands and beach access points allows you to vary the focus on nature during your day.

Art and historic sites in the urban area

The MAD – Museo Diffuso di San Ferdinando extends across the town’s squares, streets and districts, inviting you to explore the history and identity of the community there. The MAD includes the contemporary art installation The Other Face by Nelson Carrilho. The MAD also includes a bronze statue dedicated to Vito Nunziante and created by Francesco Jerace. The artwork Filo Rosso is located at the Palazzo comunale, on the terrace balustrade of Piazza Generale Nunziante No. 1 in San Ferdinando (RC). The Chiesa del perdono contains monumental tombs. The Chiesa dell’Antico convento is of particular historical and anthropological interest and preserves the last historical memory of this centre. As a result, you will encounter works of art and historic buildings in different forms.

Beaches and regional discoveries

On 30 May, the local community of San Ferdinando celebrates the commemorative ceremony for its patron saint, San Ferdinando Re. The Soprintendenza Archeologica Della Calabria museum is also located in the vicinity of San Ferdinando. The Museo Archeologico Metauros and the Museo Civico Archeologico are located in the area around San Ferdinando.

For days by the sea, the beaches Spiaggia San Ferdinando and Le Dune Blu are located in the immediate vicinity of San Ferdinando. The beaches Spiaggia Gioia Tauro and Spiaggia Di Palmi are located in the area around San Ferdinando. The municipal regulations of San Ferdinando govern the use of the coastal beach and the beach, as well as bathing activities. The Caletta Rovaglioso Scogliera Porto Oreste viewpoint is located farther away in the surrounding region.

When choosing a holiday apartment or holiday home in San Ferdinando, you can therefore first decide on your preferred focus: observing nature and enjoying views, exploring cultural and historic sites, spending days at the beach or attending a commemorative day in the local annual calendar. Those combining different interests can weigh these priorities against one another when deciding on a location. A holiday apartment or holiday home can provide the framework for the mix of holiday activities you actually plan.

More destinations for your travel planning

If you would like to expand your selection beyond San Ferdinando, here are some more destinations: Santa Domenica, Gallico, Caulonia, Roccella Ionica, Pentidattilo, Marina Di Caulonia, Gerace, Monasterace Marina.

For the overarching travel overview: Reggio Calabria.