Amici Di Gallicianò
Casa Giufà

Calos Irthete — Welcome to Gallicianò

The heart of Grecanic Calabria

Casa Giufà
Amici Di Gallicianò

We don't just rent a room: we open a door to Grecanic Calabria, the silence of Gallicianò, and a truly lived-in house.

2 rooms on 2 separate floors • each room: 1 double + 1 single bed • max 3 guests per room

Direct booking: starting from 65 € per room

Room booking: starting from 65 €

* The overnight stay must be booked at least 2 days in advance. Lunch/Dinner on request.

Stay in Gallicianò

Casa Giufà

Two rooms on two separate floors, both with independent entrances. Each room can accommodate up to 3 people: 1 double bed and 1 single bed. Total maximum: 6 guests.

Ground floor room of Casa Giufà with bed and essential furnishings Ground floor
Direct booking starting from 65 € per room

Ground Floor · Independent room up to 3 guests

Independent ground floor with 1 double bed, 1 single bed, practical entrance, and private bathroom. Booking: starting from 65 € per room.

  • 1 double bed + 1 single bed
  • Maximum 3 guests
  • Independent entrance and private bathroom
2 rooms · 2 separate floors · up to 6 guests

A real house, not just any room

Casa Giufà consists of two rooms on two separate floors: each room has an independent entrance, 1 double bed, 1 single bed, and can accommodate up to 3 people. Giuseppe preserves the memory of the house where he was born; Elisa remains the practical reference for availability, arrival, and organization.

Clear prices

Direct booking or platforms

Direct contact: starting from 65 € per room. Room booking: starting from 65 € on official channels.

Practical advice before arrival

Arrive prepared, experience a better stay

Casa Giufà is located in the village of Gallicianò: an authentic, quiet place, far from services always at hand. A minimum of organization before coming up makes the stay simpler and more peaceful.

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Stop at the supermarket first

Before arriving in Gallicianò, we recommend purchasing water, snacks, personal products, any medicines, and what might be needed for children, the elderly, or guests with special needs.

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Communicate allergies and needs to Elisa

In case of allergies, food intolerances, specific requests, or special needs, notify Elisa before arrival. She will be able to collect useful information and communicate it to Trattoria Nizio Paleò, when necessary.

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Bring what makes you feel good

A sweatshirt for the evening, comfortable shoes, a water bottle, and small personal products help to better experience the village, the trails, and the slow pace of Gallicianò.

Time changes pace here

You don't come here to look at a screen

Casa Giufà does not offer Wi-Fi and TV. It's not a hidden flaw: it's a precise choice. Fewer distractions, less noise, more silence, more sleep, more dialogue, and more attention to what Gallicianò makes you feel.

When the brain stops jumping between notifications and continuous stimuli, it begins to notice the place again: the scent of the earth, the sound of footsteps, the fiumara, the light on the stones, the simple flavors, and human time.

Discover why to slow down
Who welcomes you

Clear references, before arriving

This section serves a precise purpose: to let the guest understand who to contact and for what, without confusing hospitality, availability, and advice on the territory.

Portrait of Giuseppe Zindato, memory and house of Casa Giufà House and memory

Giuseppe

He is the reference related to the house, the story of the village, and the history of Casa Giufà.

Availability and arrival

Elisa

She is the practical contact for information, availability, organization, and clarifications before arrival.

Territory and flavors

Nizio Paleò

He is a separate local reference for in-person hospitality, traditional cuisine, and practical advice on the territory.

Discover the trattoria
The Place

You don't come here just to sleep

Come walk inside an ancient Calabria, among stone, wind, Greek language, and home cooking. Trails that descend towards the Amendolea, villages clinging to the rocks, silences that heal. This is not built tourism — it's a place that has always existed, authentic and alive.

Casa Giufà

Two rooms on two separate floors, both with an independent entrance: maximum 3 guests per room, up to 6 people in total.

Cultural Trekking

Real trails towards Bova, Amendolea, and the Fiumara. Millenary paths told with respect by those who know the territory.

Grecanic Cuisine

Cheeses, cured meats, homemade pasta, and traditional main courses. Trattoria Nizio Paleò is just a few steps from the door.

See the dishes

Greek Culture

The Grecanic language still lives here. Gallicianò is one of the last villages where the Greek of Calabria is still spoken.

Wild Nature

Aspromonte, fiumare, woods, and canyons. A harsh and wonderful nature to explore on foot or by jeep.

True Hospitality

Giuseppe and Elisa welcome you like family. Here tourists become guests and guests become friends.

Explore the Territory

Cultural Trekking Trails

Discover the millenary trails that connect Gallicianò to Amendolea, Bova, and the villages of the Grecanic Area. Every step is a story.

Easy 30-45 min · 1.3 km

Tour of the village of Gallicianò

Short walk among alleys, viewpoints, and the Fountain of Love: the simplest way to get oriented as soon as you arrive at Casa Giufà.

Hiking approx 1h45-2h15 · 5.4 km

Trail PNA 128 · Gallicianò / Bova

The clearest hiking connection between Gallicianò and the Bova area: a serious but manageable walk, to be verified on site.

Hiking approx 2h30-3h30 · 7.7 km

Gallicianò / Amendolea

Descent towards the Amendolea fiumara: Aspromonte landscape, olive groves, and the valley that explains the territory of the village.

Indicative tracks to be verified on site. Before setting off, check conditions, weather, accessibility, and signs.

Get Oriented

Explore the Territory

Gallicianò, Bova, Amendolea, and the main points of interest in the Grecanic Area.

Go to the Trail Map for Navigation
Local flavors

Trattoria Nizio Paleò

In Gallicianò, a meal is not just any break: it's the moment when the village becomes a table, a story, and a meeting. Trattoria Nizio Paleò is the local reference for those who want to taste simple, home-style, and deeply Calabrian cuisine.

For Casa Giufà guestsComplete menu for 25 € instead of 30 €

Reserved price for those staying in our facility, to be confirmed at the time of booking.

Indicated spot: Via Cataforio 8, Gallicianò. Before going it is always better to check availability, hours, and book, because places are limited and the kitchen follows the real rhythm of the village.

Dishes and availability may change based on the season and the organization of the day. The complete menu for Casa Giufà guests is indicated at 25 € instead of 30 €, but must be confirmed upon booking, so we avoid the great human tradition of arriving hungry and expecting miracles.

Internal room of Trattoria Nizio Paleò in Gallicianò
Appetizer with cured meats and cheeses at Trattoria Nizio Paleò

Local appetizers

Cured meats, cheeses, and strong flavors to share before the meal.

Homemade pasta served at Trattoria Nizio Paleò

Home first courses

Homemade pasta, simple condiments, and flavors of the territory.

Stewed goat second course at Trattoria Nizio Paleò

Traditional second courses

Robust dishes, local meat, and slow cooking, without useless special effects.

To really arrive

Recognize the trattoria before getting lost in the streets

We have added practical photos of the facade, the sign near the church, and the engraving on the pavement. They are useful when you are on site and want to understand immediately where to go.

Exterior of Trattoria Nizio Paleò Trattoria Nizio Paleò sign near the church Ground engraving Trattoria Nizio Paleò
Look at the visual references
Portrait of Giuseppe Zindato, owner of Casa Giufà
Giuseppe Zindato, born in this house and keeper of the memory of Casa Giufà.
Who we are

Giuseppe: Your Local Host

Giuseppe Zindato was born right in this house, when Gallicianò was lived with hands, steps, and senses: the stable under the house, the animals, the well water, the scents of cheeses, the fiumara and the mill reached as a boy to bathe.

After a life built in Reggio Calabria as an entrepreneur in the fruit trade and a football coach, Giuseppe recovered his father's house to give back to guests an authentic piece of his Gallicianò: nature, memory, simplicity, and silence.

Read our story
The Territory

Grecanic Calabria

"Here Greece is not a distant memory. It has remained in the names, in the stones, in the paths, and in the language itself of the people."

Gallicianò, Bova, Amendolea, Condofuri: places where the ancient Grecanic language still resonates among the stone houses and the fiumara. A protected, isolated, and preserved area. One of the last pockets of Magna Graecia to survive through the centuries.

Discover the history
Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

You arrive by car from the Statale 106 Jonica, taking the Condofuri exit and then following the signs for Gallicianò. The road is a typical Calabrian mountain road, with curves and spectacular landscapes. A car with good traction is recommended. From Reggio Calabria about 1h30.

It depends on the chosen trail. The tour of the village and the walk to the Grecanic stone are suitable for everyone, including children. The Englishman's Trail and the descent towards the Amendolea Fiumara require adequate physical preparation and trekking shoes. Contact Giuseppe to choose the right path.

We recommend Trattoria Nizio Paleò, located in the village itself. It is an authentic home-style Greco-Calabrian cuisine, with dishes based on local products. For those staying at Casa Giufà, the discounted complete menu costs 25 € per person instead of 30 €. Book in advance because places are limited: +39 346 532 5400.

No: Casa Giufà does not have Wi-Fi and TV. It is a choice consistent with the proposed experience: fewer screens, more silence, village, relationships, traditions, and real time. Phone coverage may vary depending on the operator, so it is better to organize the arrival before leaving.

Yes. Casa Giufà has hot water and an independent tank to guarantee the service in all conditions. The bathrooms are equipped with everything necessary.

Yes: Casa Giufà is on Airbnb and Booking.com and we recommend direct contact with Elisa via WhatsApp or phone (starting from 65 €), with the possibility to customize the stay by talking to the people who really manage the house.

In Gallicianò, a Grecanic village in the municipality of Condofuri, province of Reggio Calabria. The house is inside the village: you arrive by car up to the parking lot (Parcheggio, 89030 Gallicianò RC on Google Maps) and continue on foot for about 90-100 meters towards Via Anaghorio.

Yes. From the village, trails depart towards Bova, Amendolea, Roghudi, and Bova Marina, in addition to the village tour suitable for everyone. On the Trails page you can find downloadable GPX and KML tracks, the map with GPS, and caution notes: these are indicative tracks, to be verified on site with weather and real conditions.

Yes: the free PDF guide collects places to see, arrival, parking, trails, Grecanic culture, and contacts. There is also the online version readable from mobile phones.

No, we do not offer guided tours or official tourist guide services. We offer hospitality, practical information, local orientation, and advice on the territory: before arrival you can write to Elisa to better organize the visit.

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Guides ready for the guest

Download the guide and arrive without confusion

Here there are no technical files put on just for show: only useful tools for those who have to arrive, get oriented, download the guide, and reach the real points.

Our Hospitality

An experience of Home

Portrait of Giuseppe Zindato, host of Casa Giufà

Your Host: Giuseppe

"We want to share the beauty and tranquility of Gallicianò with those who can appreciate essential things."

✓ Authentic hospitality

✓ Support for trails

✓ Welcome in the village

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Book with peace of mind

You can book securely on Airbnb and Booking.com, or contact us directly on WhatsApp.

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Assistance before arrival

Elisa will provide you with all useful information on the road, parking, and trails.

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Cleanliness and care

We personally take care of preparing the rooms, clean and ready for your rest.

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