Places
Hike·Moderate··Hidden gem
Africo Vecchio — Paese Abbandonato, Aspromonte
Calabria
Old Africo, deep in the Aspromonte's interior, was largely abandoned after catastrophic flooding in 1951 forced the resettlement of most residents to a new coastal town of the same name. The roofless stone ruins, now half-swallowed by encroaching forest, make for a quiet, slightly haunting walk through a chapter of Calabria's hard rural history.
Duration
2 hours
Distance
4 km
Elevation
+400 m
Best season
May – October
Parking · Free
Free parking near old Africo (access road condition varies).
Water
Streams near the ruins.
Highlights
- Village abandoned after catastrophic 1951 flooding
- Ruins reclaimed by Aspromonte forest
- Remote, quiet interior setting
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome on the paths through the ruins.
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