Slow holidays in Calabria all year long
The archaeological park of Ancient Kaulon, located in the Monasterace Marina near the Punta Stilo promontory, is one of the most significant testimonies of the old Magna-Graecia settlement. The colony’s foundation dates back to the end of the 7th century BC, at the time of the Trojan War when, according to legend, Kaulon, son of the Amazon Clete, rebuilt the polis following its destruction by the Achaeans, with the aid of the Crotone peoples. The ancient city stretched between the border of the territory of Crotone and that of Locri, near the beach of today’s Monasterace Marina. Thanks to the excavation initiatives that followed, where the operation of the famed archaeologist Paolo Orsi proved fundamental, the various phases of the settlement were identified. Amongst the old abodes, organised by lots and generally structured into 3 housing units, stands the famous “Casa del Drago”, which takes its name from the polychrome mosaic decoration that was placed on the floor at the entrance of the dining room, currently safeguarded in the adjacent archaeological museum. Also of notable importance are the remains of the Doric Temple, which date back to the 5th century BC, of which only the base remains. Along its perimeter, the building had 36 columns, which were partially reconstructed by Paolo Orsi. Visiting the park can be integrated and deepened with a stop at the “Antica Kaulon” Archaeological Museum, where rare underwater finds are also preserved, comprising the elevated parts of an Ionic temple. These findings were part of the ancient shoreline of the Greek city and are characterised by being unusual both in terms of their size and for their state of conservation.
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Badolato
Badolato, a quaint ancient village where time goes by slowly and the days are fulfilled with simple things and great emotions
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Guardavalle
Guardavalle is the green of the mountains and the blue of the sea. Guardavalle is a warm welcome, hospitality and smiles.Guardavalle è tradition and folklore. Guardavalle is a treat to yourself
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Santa Caterina dello Ionio
Santa Caterina dello Ionio, between earth and sea a quaint treasure trove that preserves unaltered influence of a rich past
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Stilo
Stilo is an ancient medieval village that preserves unaltered influences of a past rich in art and culture
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Sant'Andrea Apostolo dello Ionio
A town of warm hospitality, authentic food, ancient tradition and timeless culture stands on the iconic Calabrian slopes, between the blue Ionan Sea and green countryside
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San Floro
In San Floro, a village with a heart of hospitality along the evocative Costa degli Aranci, you can rediscover yourself and the value of time
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Monasterace
In Calabria, between the sea and the hills, between the deep blue and woody valleys, between the Magna Grecia and Medieval origins, stands a charming town called Monasterace, rich of remarkable artistic and cultural assets.
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Torre di Ruggiero
A journey through the picturesque village of Torre di Ruggiero to find the right peace of the senses, completely immersed in the pure nature of authentic Calabria
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Satriano
Satriano is the right location for those people who love enchanted walks through oak woods and mysterious hermits, sun-baths blinded by the glow of the blue waters of the Ionian Sea and its white beaches.
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Montepaone
White beaches and fun are the calling card of Montepaone in Europe. A destination also appreciated by those travelers who love authentic experiences
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Soverato
Soverato is a calabrian sea-town located by the Southern Ionian Coast. Known as “La Perla dell Ionio” it is also considered a sea-holiday capital, a gastronomic and cultural destination
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Borgia
A full real immersion in the history and culture of the destination of “Riviera e Borghi degli Angeli”.
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