La Casa nel Borgo Gerace

In the medieval hillside village of Gerace, in the heart of Calabria's National Park of Aspromonte, La Casa nel Borgo offers visitors charming accommodation in one of the oldest parts of the town.

Guests sojourning at La Casa nel Borgo, find themselves in what could easily still be an elegant private residence. Indeed, inside this peaceful hotel, the lobby and corridors are lined with paintings, prints and photos recalling not only the history of Gerace but also members family who lived in the house for many generations.

The simply furnished bedrooms of La Casa nel Borgo, offer every comfort. From the windows of their rooms guests are treated to stunning views out over the roof tops of Gerace and the flower decked terraces which adorn so many of the ancient village's buildings.

Guests relax in the hotel's attractive lounge where to enjoy a drink from the bar and converse whilst sitting around the open fireplace. In warm weather hotel residents are able to walk out on to the 'mignano'; an ornately decorated balcony-like structure seen in a great deal of traditional Southern Italian architecture and which once provided a discreet place from where the ladies of Gerace could observe village life.

The Casa di Gianna hotel and restaurant, the Casa nel Borgo's sister hotel, is situated within easy walking distance, at the start of the village.

The ancient medieval village of Gerace in Calabria (Italy) was founded by descendents of the Greek colony of Locri who had fled to the area in their attempt to escape the attacks of the Saracens. The presence of an impressive number of monasteries, convents and places of worship make Gerace a town of immense cultural interest.

Those travelling by train or bus to La Casa nel Borgo should alight at the station of Locri. The nearest airports are those of Reggio Calabria and Lamezia Terme. By car, follow indications as far as Siderno and then proceed towards Locri as far as Gerace.