Percent Map travel guild (2026-05-13-10): Discover Calabria's Hidden Charm This Summer

On my first day in Calabria, I met Antonio Montesanti, a cheerful artist who shared the region’s rich history and local traditions. From his studio in Pizzo, he explained how fishermen honor ancient Greek warriors by creating crosshatched patterns on swordfish cheeks. With temperatures reaching a pleasant +16°C in May, now is an ideal time to visit Calabria before the crowds arrive.