Highlight • Historical Site
Ruins of Africo Vecchio
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Nature of Sal
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
Mountain biking
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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Best routes to Ruins of Africo Vecchio
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15.7km
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Explore the Africo Vecchio and Villaggio Carrà loop in Aspromonte National Park, a moderate hike through history and nature.
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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