Scylla Myth Castle Ruffo and Village of Chianalea
Discover Scylla between Homeric myths and real history with a local Guide: from the village of Chianalea to Castello Ruffo, to the fiery views of the Costa Viola. Scylla is not only a beautiful terrace overlooking the sea, but a place where myth comes to life at every corner. On this guided tour you will discover the “pearl” of the Purple Coast following in the footsteps of the legends of Scylla and Charybdis, among tales of the Odyssey, local history and breathtaking views of the Strait of Messina. Together with your Guide you will start the route in the heart of the village, and then descend to Chianalea, the famous fishing village included among the most beautiful villages in Italy.The tour continues to the majestic Castello Ruffo (entrance fee included in the tour), the fortress overlooking the Strait from the top of the rock spur. Your Guide will accompany you to discover its origins, the characters who inhabited it and the strategic role of this place in controlling the traffic between the Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas.
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