Campeggio Naturista Pizzo Greco

Although ultra-minimal packing sounds tempting, perhaps you’d do well to bring a few bits and bobs with you as there’s much to explore locally. Hire bikes to pedal off to some the gorgeous beaches that line this stretch of coast, or head to nearby watersports centres for sailing, scuba diving and boat trips. There are also some lovely coastal hikes to be had, and the Sila National Park is a little over an hour’s drive away for something more mountainous. Seafront castles and forts are something of a speciality around here, so make time to get down onto the Capo Rizzuto peninsula to see the Torre Nuova (15 minutes’ drive) or Le Castella (25 minutes away). If history’s your thing, don’t miss a trip to Crotone, half an hour away, to see the Greek ruins, visit the castle and churches and wander round the archaeological museum. The waterfront and historic centre are both fab places for strolling around, with plenty of stops for cappuccino and gelato as you go. There’s also a windsurfing and paddleboarding centre here for those who’d prefer a day out on the waves.