Scylla extends along the coast of Calabria, between the Tyrrhenian Sea and the slopes of the Aspromonte.
Chianalea district is the most interesting: a fishing village not embalmed for tourism, but still living of the fishing.
Chianalea derives its name from Canalea, because small houses built directly on the rocks are separated from each other by small alleys, like channels that descend directly into the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Walking through the picturesque streets is easy to meet fishermen who, under the house, built for fishing nets, boats or make minor repairs to prepare to leave to face a new day at sea.
Chianalea, this ancient village sailor, so magic to enchant even Guttuso and a source of inspiration for many of his works.
The waves of the Tyrrhenian Sea nearly to penetrate inside the homes that are continuously subjected to the impact force of the water and at night the silence amplifies the evocative sound of "shots" of the sea which is the background music of life in Chianalea.
The ancient fountains, scattered here and there, squares and churches, each with its own history, the rocks and cliffs that crumble into the sea, offering a landscape of great natural beauty, guarded by the austere castle of the Ruffo, on the rock which is the same monster of Homer.
Built for military purposes, the imposing building has been converted to residential use by Count Paolo Ruffo, who in 1532 took over the previous feudal lords of Scylla.
From the castle you can enjoy a wonderful panorama that includes the Aeolian Islands and the coast of Sicily.
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