Italian
Diamante Gallery
Diamante, one of the most important destinations on the West Coast of Calabria. This quiet and characteristic village is steeped in the tradition and customs of southern Italy. Surrounded by the clear, warm waters with sandy beaches and dramatic, rocky coast of the Mediterranean, swimming is enjoyed from April through October. Just outside of Diamante is the Mount Pollino National Park with its clear mountain streams, white water rafting, and historic medieval villages. Diamante, also known as "the city of art", is world renowned for its many painted murals that adorn the historic center, many of which are inspired by the yearly hot pepper festival that takes place in September. Our apartment rental is located in the heart of the old Diamante, from where a short walk in any direction will take you to swimming beaches, the marina and the village sea promenade, with boutiques, restaurants, bars, and the colorful weekly farmers' market.
View of Diamante from the port getty. The arrow indicates the building where the apartment for rent is located.
Mountain stream runs out to sea along the north side of Diamante.
Beaches to the north looking out from Point Diamante.
Diamante beach.
Diamante point swimming holes and island of Cirella in the distance.
Mural and narrow alleyways that meander through the Historic Center.
Mural depicting Diamante fishermen at work.
Mural on building facade - Diamante.
Mural in Diamante inspired by mountainous Calabria.
Murals adorn almost every house in the old section of Diamante.
Mural adorning the outside wall of a staircase in Diamante.
Mural, Diamante.
Mural along south Diamante promenade.
Farmers from the surrounding hills bring their wares to Diamante market.
Calabrian meat specialties at Diamante Farmers' Market.
Grocery store in Diamante.
Calabrian hot peppers drying on a Diamante balcony in September.
Diamante seen from a beach to the south.
Restaurant on the beach serving fresh fish and Calabrian specialties - Diamante.
Beach at Tropea and Santa Maria dell'Isola.
Dramatic coastline just north of Diamante.
Scalea.
Orsomarso in the interior of Diamante - gateway to the Pollino National Park.
Hiking along the Argentino River - Pollino National Park.
Bridge crossing - Argentino River.
Shrine on the way to Buonvicino - uphill from Diamante.
Monument to San Ciriaco, patron saint of Buonvicino.
Diamante Historic Center - fisherman at work on his boat.
View of the marina and "lungomare" promenade of Diamante. Mount Pollino National Park rises in the distance.
