B&B Domenico Cesarelli

I made a pilgrimage back to my dad's village Arena this year. This B&B was on the street where he grew up, so was the perfect base for me. The hosts were very friendly and helpful - with the breakfast being a wonderful highlight every morning! The accommodation, as you can see from the photos, was in a beautiful, old, ornate style. There is a car parking area just across the other side of the street and I used this B&B as a base to travel around local villages, going as far as Tropea, Vibo Valentia, and Monasterace Marina. You will need a rental car to get around, and the roads are narrow and winding - so not for everyone. But a very affordable accommodation option in the high season, when I travelled. Overall, a wonderful spot to pause for a few days and discover the charm of hillside mediaeval villages in Calabria.