It is the village counted among the most beautiful in Italy. This is the district, largely rocky, located in the northern part of the promontory on which the Ruffo castle stands. Its particularity is given by the numerous characteristic houses built on the rocks, directly next to the sea and separated from each other by alleys and canals, so much so that Chianalea is also known as "the little Venice of the South".

The castle stands on the promontory of Scilla, its origin dates back to 493 BC. and from its particular architecture it can be deduced that it was built in various eras. From here you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Sicilian coasts and the Aeolian Islands.

It is one of the most representative archaeological museums of the period of Magna Graecia and ancient Calabria. Known to the world for the permanent exhibition of the famous Riace Bronzes, it also houses a rich collection of finds from all over the Calabrian territory, from Prehistory to the late Roman Age.