Reggio Calabria Promenade – Arena dello Stretto loop from Reggio Calabria

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7.53km

30m

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

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2.24 km

Reggio Calabria Promenade

Highlight • Beach

Arena dello Stretto, Reggio Calabria
Panorama of the Arena dello Streto
The beauty towards the sea
Built where the Porto Salvo pier once stood, destroyed by the 1908 earthquake, the Arena dello Stretto is a modern theater heavily inspired by the ancient tradition of Magno-Greek arena theatre.
The arena offers a unique view of the street and Sicily. It is dedicated to Senator Ciccio Franco. Numerous national and international events take place there. At its top, almost in the water, there is a cippo marmoreo (marble arch) built by Bonfiglio and dedicated to Vittorio Emanuele III. dedicated, since the pier of Porto Salvo was the first Italian place to which he went immediately after his proclamation as king. Although built in the 20th century, the arena combines all the aspects that make Greek-style theater unique.
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Lungomare Falcomatà (Reggio Calabria Waterfront)

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Falcomatà seafront in Reggio Calabria was defined as "the most beautiful kilometer in Italy" by Gabriele D'Annunzio: in fact it is a unique landscape both for the beauty of the buildings and the centuries-old vegetation that populate the seafront, and for the panorama on the Strait of Messina and Etna very close.

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Arena dello Stretto

Highlight • Monument

The Arena dello Stretto is an open-air theater located on the seafront of Reggio Calabria, where the Porto Salvo pier once stood, destroyed by the earthquake of 1908. The theater is inspired by the ancient Greek style and offers a beautiful view on the Strait of Messina and Sicily. In the center of the arena is a bronze statue of the goddess Athena, who protects the city.

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