'''Praja a Mare''' is an undiscovered pearl in the Calabria region of Italy, the perfect place for travellers looking for a place off the beaten track. This village of 5000 people stands in front of Dino island, surrounded by the stunning Policastro gulf.

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By Train

Italy's Treneitalia rail network serves Praja a Mare with trains running approximately every two hours. The station can be easily missed, as it is a hub for two other nearby villages as well: look for Praja, ''not'' Praja a Mare, when preparing to alight the train.

By Boat

It is possible to land small watercraft on the beaches adjacent to the promenade 1-2 km south of the village center. Avoid berthing boats in the area just south of Dino island, especially in the summer--that area is reserved for swimmers.

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In Praja there's really no time to get bored! You can just relax on the beach, cuddled by the breeze while laying back on a deckchair, or you can make your time simply extreme!

  • '''Paragliding''' from a 600 metre hill down to the sea [http://www.flymaratea.it Paragliding web site]
  • '''White Water Rafting''' on the Lao river in spectacular Pollino National Park.
  • '''Cliff Jumping''' The highlight for travellers who enjoy having butterflies in their stomachs is cliff jumping off Arcomagno Rock, a 22 metre (67 feet) natural bridge over a hidden crystal bay. For less brave divers, lower jumps can be found on the Dino island coast.
  • '''Scuba Diving'''. You don't need to be a professional diver to enjoy the coral gardens or the ancient relics lying not far from Dino island.
  • '''Trekking''' Not many places offer the diversity of mountains meeting the ocean. Praja does, leading the beauty of Pollino National parks to the clearness of the Tirrenian Sea.
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  • OndaRoad Beach Hostel. 0039)347-0736169. ttp://www.calabriahostel.com. Family run hostel a few metres from the beach. Rates are ?19 in a mixed dorm, ?25 (per person) for an en-suite double room. Free breakfast, home made lunch, and pick up from the train station.

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