EcoBelmonte Albergo Diffuso

We visited EcoBelmonte Albergo Diffuso end of november 2024 and everything was perfect! Gabriela and Gianfranco are great hosts, they thought of everything. For example, they had prepared a bed and a seat for our baby, without us asking for it. They also can tell you a lot about the town and the region, so you really get a feeling for it. The houses are beautifully renovated. Last but not least, Gabriela is an amazing cook. If you visit, you really have to ask for dinner at the Albergo!

Simply beautiful, both the homes and atmosphere. From the bottom of the mountain looking up to Belmonte Calabro you can begin to anticipate the beauty awaiting you, and it doesn’t disappoint. We were welcomed by our gracious host, Gabriella, and given a tour with helpful background information on local sights and things to do. The home we chose was tastefully appointed and with the provided amenities more than met our needs. This little “community” of homes run by the hosts shows the care they put into making sure you have a great stay. Belmonte Calabro is the town of alleys and exploring the little side alleys is a great way to get the feel of this community. The people we came across were friendly and always willing to stop and talk, even with our limited Italian. This is also a great base for exploring Calabria by car. There are a lot of great day trips you can manage from here and Gabriella has a wealth of knowledge on what to do and see. The mountain towns are a great break from the crowds or explore the coast all the way to Sicily. Or just stay local and enjoy the town piazza and dinner at the restaurant, Anna’s cooking is incredible. Added bonus, on clear nights and when the volcano is cooperating, you can see lava plumes from Stromboli in the distance. My wife and I celebrated our 30th anniversary here and now wonder why it took us so long to come to this place. We will be back.