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Ruins of Africo Vecchio

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Africo

Ruins of Africo Vecchio

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Ruins of Africo Vecchio

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Parco Nazionale dell'Aspromonte

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  • Location: Africo, Reggio Calabria, Calabria, Italy

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    January 13, 2023

    Hiking

    Africo Vecchio is a small ghost town surrounded by vegetation. It was finally abandoned after a flood in 1951.
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    August 16, 2022

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    The remains of old Africo, destroyed by a flood in October 1951 and then abandoned. Nature is reclaiming the ruins bit by bit. A mysterious place!
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    Africo Vecchio and Villaggio Carrà Loop

    15.7km

    04:38

    440m

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    Embark on a moderate hike through the Aspromonte National Park, covering 9.8 miles (15.7 km) with an elevation gain of 1434 feet (437 metres). This loop typically takes around 4…

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    11.6km

    03:33

    390m

    390m

    Hike the Africo Vecchio Trail, a 7.2-mile moderate route in Aspromonte National Park, exploring a historic ghost town and wild Calabrian nat

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 660 m

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    Location: Africo, Reggio Calabria, Calabria, Italy

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