Slow holidays in Calabria all year long
The seabed of the Ionian Sea, in addition to being home to an immense natural heritage, preserve precious treasures that testify to the significant role that these lands once played, able to offer diving enthusiasts unique and stunning experiences. During the Second World War, these waters played a fundamental role for the naval convoys that supplied food, weapons and ammunition to the Italian-German troops, engaged in combat with the Allies in North Africa. The British army chose to obstruct the passageway and, with the use of submarine torpedoes, sank numerous vessels of the Axis. Today, scattered about the sandy seabed are the fascinating shipwrecks of these vessels, to be admired as they coexist harmoniously with the rich marine biodiversity. Amongst these is the Cosala off the coast of Badolato Marina, an imposing hull of Italian origin, which can still be observed in its entirety. Also of particular interest is the Relitto Capitan Antonio, an old merchant ship close to the Santa Caterina dello Ionio, lying 12 metres deep and the Kingdom, torpedoed during the Second World War. Another thrilling dive into the past can be undertaken in the archaeological site of the submerged Kaulon, which preserves some ancient remnants dating back to the time of the Magna-Graecia settlement. Amongst these are innumerable architectural components and a temple under construction, which can be admired by the most experienced scuba divers in possession of a license, but also by snorkelers who can explore the wreckage from the surface, thanks to the shallow depth of the area. Other precious remnants in the Ionian waters, near Riace Marina, are the famous statues of the Riace Bronzes that were found in August 1972, being one of the greatest testimonies of Greek sculptural art and now safeguarded in the Museo Nazionale della Magna Grecia in Reggio Calabria.
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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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