Happily, the Hotel Europa is the perfect place to explore the authentic Italy that is still available in Calabria. We stayed for a week because we wanted to explore the area. The hotel seamlessly combined genuine hospitality with delicious food and modern accommodation. The location was perfect after a day of exploring the many natural and historical points of interest in Cosenza. We even went hunting for the fabled lost treasure of King Alaric where 25 tons of gold is supposedly buried under the Busento river. The hotel staff really took care of us and were very helpful with the details of our daily adventures.