Calabria Turns Pink with the 2026 Giro d’Italia, bringing the atmosphere of international cycling back to the region, with Club Esse among the main protagonists of the event.
From May 10 to May 12, two resorts from the group located on the Ionian coast will host 12 professional cycling teams together with the technical and organizational staff following the race.
An event that transforms the area into a key destination for one of the most followed sporting competitions in the world.
Calabria Turns Pink with the 2026 Giro d’Italia
The 2026 Giro d’Italia brings the excitement of international cycling back to Calabria, with Club Esse playing a central role in the event.
From May 10 to May 12, athletes, technicians and staff will stay at Club Esse Sunbeach in Squillace and Club Esse Aquilia Beach Village in Badolato, two resorts overlooking Calabria’s Ionian coast.
The Giro’s presence represents much more than a sporting competition. For Calabria, it is an opportunity for international visibility, capable of highlighting landscapes, seaside destinations and traditions that attract thousands of visitors every year.
Resorts and Hospitality at the Heart of the Event
The logistics behind an event such as the Giro d’Italia require facilities able to guarantee comfort, services and operational efficiency.
In this context, Club Esse will provide its resorts to host athletes, technicians and race personnel, confirming the strategic role of hospitality in the success of major sporting events.
The arrival of the teams will also bring media attention and activity to the destinations involved, generating positive effects for the entire regional tourism sector.
The combination of sport and hospitality therefore becomes a concrete tool for promoting the territory, especially ahead of the summer season.
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