Cheap Car Hire Reggio Di Calabria

Car hire Reggio Di Calabria - travel to a vibrant dynamic city

In the geographic centre of the Mediterranean, on the furthest point of the Italian peninsular, there where the road Messina separates Sicily from the main land the truly special city of Reggio Calabria is situated.  The city is young, dynamic, lively and is renowned for its holiday atmosphere.  The Mediterranean scenery is captivating however,  Reggio Calabria has a truly turbulent hidden past.  Discover the traces of relics- enjoy the supply of culture, the regional cuisine, nature and the sea.       

Rediscover the unstable past of Reggio Di Calabria

Reggio Calabria’s turbulent history includes growth, prosperity, conquests, downfall, devastation and reconstruction.  Due to the fact that it is situated in a strategically advantageous position, the Greek city began as “Rhegion” after it’s formation in the year 720BC- after a short time it became very prosperous.  After fierce clashes with the tyrants in the 4th century BC, the city was razed to the ground.  It was only in 264BC under Roman command that the city regained some of its splendour.  Later Reggio was a Byzantine city and in the 12th century was a part of the realm of Sicily and in the 13th century the realm of Naples.  In the 16th century it was plundered by the Ottoman Turks.  Finally, in December 1908 due to an earthquake as well as a Tsunami, Reggio was completely devastated.

See the races of relics in Reggio Di Calabria with car hire

Visitors to Reggio Calabria can get to the bottom of this varied history in two ways.  A possibility is open to you to take a trip of architectural discovery through the attractive old town.  An impressive example is the cathedral.  The remains of the gothic cathedral that was destroyed during the earthquake was decorated with a magnificent neo-Roman- Byzantine façade.  Achievements from the earlier epochs are the city castle from the 15th century, the remains of the Greek city wall from the 4th century BC as well as the Roman thermal baths with their floor mosaics.  The other opportunity to get to the bottom of Reggio’s history is to visit some of the numerous museums.  Particularly impressive is the Museum Magna Graecia that exhibits Roman and Greek relics.  Beneath it you will find the world famous bronze of Riace that was declared a World Heritage by UNESCO.         

The city doesn’t just offer history, art and culture.  It is above all an pleasure and seaside resort.  The beaches in the city are seldom considered to belong to the most beautiful beaches in Italy.  A beach of a special type is the Lido Zerbi.  From here you can enjoy not only an impressive panoramic view of the city but there are also lots more different events and excursions to do and see.  After sunset Reggio di Calabria is renowned for its colourful and lively nightlife.

Leave the hire car at the hotel and try the local cuisine

The regional cuisine signals the lively taste and the intensive smell from Magna Draecia, Africa and the Middle East.  The colour red is extremely characteristic: red pepper, tomatoes, red wine, paprika and red onion.  Fish also features in their culinary specialities: swordfish, sole and marinated white fish are some of the most delicious examples.

In a  cheap hire car you can discover the unbelievable beauty of the surrounding area of the city.  Take yourself on a ferry ride to Sicily and get to know the island.  Everywhere the air is filled with the fragrance of lemon blossom and bergamot. It doesn’t matter what reason you choose to go.  Reggio Calabria makes everyone happy!

CarDelMar wishes you a pleasant journey with car hire in Reggio Di Calabria