We originally planned to stay in the seaside town of Pizzo Calabro out of convenience. The town has an ample selection of comfortable hotels, which, during the deep low season, are available at an exceptional value.The ancient town (and the accommodations) crushed our expectations.
Arriving at dusk, we were treated to one of the most incredible sights I have seen anywhere--ever. From the edge of town, when the angle of the sun is just right, the incessantly smoking volcano of Stromboli, rising from the Tyrrhenian Sea about 25 miles due west, was back lit against the setting sun, making the steam and smoke lifting from its crater glow red on the horizon. A local lady that happened to be standing nearby told me that some on clear, dark nights, you can sometimes see a red glow of lava churning in the crater.
After a fantastic dinner and then tasting the town’s hallmark dessert (truffle encrusted ice cream), we retreated to what turned out to be the most comfortable and enjoyable hotel of our trip. The rooms were beautifully decorated boutique hotel with a bold modern design. My room had a balcony which looked onto the narrow streets, a partial ocean view and--buy fortuitous timing--a bright moon perfectly visible above. My cousin’s room had a private open-air, stone courtyard.
The next morning we were treated to a nice walk around town and the small beach and port.
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