Province of Catanzaro, Administrative province in Calabria, Italy
The Province of Catanzaro spans across the Calabrian peninsula connecting the Tyrrhenian Sea to the Ionian Sea through mountains, valleys, and coastal lands. About 80 municipalities share this geographically varied territory stretching between two seas.
The territory came under Byzantine rule beginning in the 10th century, shaping its communities for centuries before becoming an official Italian province in 1927. This long connection to Byzantine governance left lasting marks on local life and organization.
Silk production remains a living tradition in communities like San Floro and Girifalco, where visitors can observe people still raising silkworms and tending mulberry trees as families have done for generations.
The main entry point is Lamezia Terme International Airport, which connects regularly to major Italian cities. Getting around the various municipalities requires using local roads and transport, so travel times vary depending on your destination within the province.
A distinctive feature is the Catanzaro Isthmus, a valley that marks the narrowest point of the Italian peninsula between two gulfs. This compressed passage creates a remarkable geographic transition that visitors crossing it often find striking.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
