This town in southern Italy's Calabria region was founded by the Greeks in 700 BC and still contains traces of their civilisation. Ovid's legend even has it that the city was founded by Hercules, and Pythagoras established his school here in 532 BC. A legendary city, where you can admire Charles V's castle, the medieval cathedral and the National Archaeological Museum. A stroll along the seafront or Piazza Pitagora will give you a taste of the Calabrian lifestyle, with its delicious specialities, famous wines and superb beaches with crystal-clear waters.