Verbicaro
Environment
The fascinating charm of this small inland village, of 3000 inhabitants, located less than 15 mins drive from the coast and on the border of the Pollino National Park, offers visitors stunning views of the Thyrranean while immersed in the natural landscape, at 400mt above sea level, of the Calabrian mountains and the River Abatemarco that flows from high up in the mountains down into a valley on the southern side of town, where the Verbicaresi have farms and vineyards offering an uncontaminated natural landscape.
The villages immense food and wine traditional heritage offers an amazing cuisine put together by the local farmers and vineyard owners hard work, suitable for every palate and...it can't get anymore bio than this!
A perfect example of the typical South Italy small inland village life, laid back to enjoy the beauties of life!
The unspoiled charm of South Italy's towns and villages
Has to offer
Verbicaro is the perfect example of the small town village of South Italy with a very laid back lifestyle in which the locals enjoy picking the fruits of their hard work and the great company of family and friends.
The old town centre, only partly inhabited nowadays, spreads and blends into the modern part of the town, where the locals are the most welcoming, as Calabrians are know to be, and are more than happy to share their knowledge and products with visiting guests, ready to welcome and help as they can.
Verbicaro is well know for its wine heritage and production. Almost all families in town produce their own wine, therefore the selection is vast, going from the exclusive bottle of the local family that picks and presses their grapes the old way and tastes the grape must as it ferments, or others that have become bigger producers of wines like Berbicaro and Verbicaro DOC or the Catuvo, an award winning red wine made exclusively from Verbicaro grapes.
Activities
The town offers a busy calendar all year round full of events that range from the religious, to the food and wine themed, to the local traditions.
The towns patron is the Madonna delle Grazie which is celebrated on the 1st and 2nd of July, featuring a morning procession that passes through the old towns avenues that are decorated the previous night, with elaborate path wide drawings made with coloured salts and other eco friendly products.
The Pollino National Park is only minutes away offering many activities and days out, ranging from the trekking to canyoning to relaxing days in the peace of uncontaminated nature landscape, with breath taking views and animal wildlife, going down to the river valley, perfect for picnics and days out.
The old towns centre is a great option to explore and spend the day sightseeing, moving into the modern part of town with shops restaurants and night bars and pubs, providing local traditional cuisine, south Italian pub style food, great aperitifs like Spritz served with local nibbles while sitting outside enjoying the towns live atmosphere.
The beach is only 15 mins drive down to the coast with equipped serviced beach lidos, bars, restaurants, shops and night life.
Airport
The closest airport to Verbicaro is Lamezia Terme, 2/2:30 hours drive away.
Train Station
The closest train station is Marcellina-Verbicaro-Orsomarso, approx. 10 min drive away in the coastal town of Marcellina in Santa Maria del Cedro, mostly connected with local regional trains.
The best connected train station to major airports and cities is Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao in the next door coastal town of Scalea, approx. 20 min drive away.
Close by towns
The closest villages to Verbicaro on the coast is Marcellina part of Santa Maria del Cedro, and Scalea, the largest town in the area, both accessible via car and bus. Through internal roads or bus services, Orsomarso and Grisolia are the closest inland villages.
Nearby
The major closest attraction for Verbicaro is the neighbouring Pollino National Park, that offers many activities and natural local attractions to visiting guests.
Beaches are approximately 15 min drive down the coast with serviced beaches, equipped with sunbeds and parasoles, restaurants, bars and night life.
