The Ionian Sea is washed by the banks of the Balkan and Apennine peninsulas. In ancient times it was of great importance for the development of human civilization, which created real pearls of architecture on its banks. Not for nothing that the Ionian coast of Calabria is often called the "land of castles."
For those who are not only comfortable beach rest on the shores of the clearest sea, but also have a desire to get acquainted with the historical, cultural and architectural sights of Italy, the Ionian coast suits the best.
The most famous local resorts are: Rocca Imperiale, Montegiordano Marina, Marina di Roseto, Borgata Marina, Marina di Amendolara, and Trebisacce. But, despite the growing popularity among tourists from all over the world, the coast of the Ionian Sea is still very little sought after by visitors from Russia.
Almost all resorts have grown like new districts of old villages and villages that retreated deep into the land under pirate raids, so in their surroundings, now and then come across the ruins of defensive structures: a variety of towers, fortress walls, watchtowers.
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Popular resorts and notable places
Trebizachche is a large seaside resort, one of the largest on the coast. A small harbor for fishing boats, the bizarre church of San Nicola, whose bright dome is visible from a distance, a lot of various villas and apartments that can be rented for any period, developed infrastructure make the city very attractive for tourists. Along with the Kalbrian towns of Catadzaro, Cosenza, Crotone Trebizacce is a convenient starting point for travel around the region.
The central part of the Gulf of Squillace is considered one of the most picturesque places on this coast. Here sandy beaches of almost white color alternate with picturesque rocks, and a lot of locks perfectly fit into the terrain. Romantic landscapes, surf noise, developed infrastructure, hotels that match the most demanding tastes attract many vacationers. It is here that luxury villas are offered for sale, which are located in the immediate vicinity of the sea.
Matera is a unique city, there is no second such planet on our planet. It is located in two neighboring gorges, Sasso-Barizano and Sasso-Caveoso. All its structures are carved into the rocks of tuff, it is the cradle of cave civilization and amazing evidence of how diverse human capabilities for survival can be. In addition to the amazing panorama of the city itself, you can walk along the courtyards, cut down in the rocks, to inspect the characteristic interior of the grotto.
Another center for the development of cave civilization is Mottola. The city is one of the architectural and cultural treasures of the Apulia region. Here you can see numerous apartment buildings cut in the rocks, underground churches with wonderful frescoes.
It goes back to the deep past and is intertwined with the legends of another remarkable city on the Ionian coast - Taranto. It is called the city of two seas, and it consists of two parts: the old city built on an artificial island has a typical medieval architecture, and the new one, located on the coast, is a major trade and business center.
The ancient city of Grottaglie is famous all over the world for its ceramics. For more than a thousand years, the secret of the production of magnificent ceramic products has been passed from father to son, craft has long been transformed into art, and ceramic products have become ornaments of exclusive interiors.
Not only the diversity of cities and coastal villages of the Ionian coast attracts the attention of travelers to it. Numerous beaches, at times very wide and spacious, clean, shallow depth of the sea, favorable climate make recreation here attractive for families with children. The infrastructure of the resort centers is focused on the tourist flow and is able to provide all the variety of leisure activities imaginable, from golfing and tennis to catamaran riding. Photo of the Ionian Coast (11)