Pentedattilo
An abandoned ancient village built beneath a huge rock shaped like five fingers. It is Calabria's most photogenic 'ghost town.'
The name Pentedattilo comes from the Greek for 'five fingers.' The village huddles beneath a sandstone rock formation shaped like a hand. It was once a Greek-speaking village, but it was abandoned in the mid-20th century due to earthquakes and population decline. In recent years, some of its stone houses have been restored into craft workshops and small museums. You can wander the ruins along stone stairways and climb to high points overlooking the Ionian Sea. Admission is free, but facilities are limited. From Reggio, drive about 35 km south along the coast, and park in the lot below the village.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Bova
- Roghudi Vecchio
- Aragonese Castle
- Reggio Calabria Cathedral
- Chiesa degli Ottimati
- Corso Garibaldi
- Pinacoteca Civica
- National Archaeological Museum of Magna Græcia (Riace Bronzes)