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. It's 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 want to get acquainted with the historical, cultural and architectural attractions of Italy, the Ionian coast fits best .

The climate here, perhaps, is ideal for combining beach and cognitive recreation, the sea has an amazing bright blue color, and the sights are very convenient for inspection.

The most famous local urtra (Rocca Imperiale), Montegiordano Marina, Marina di Roseto, Borgata Marina, Marina di Amendolara and Trebizacce ( 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 towns and villages that retreated deep into the land under pirate raids, so in their the surroundings now and again come across the ruins of defensive structures: a variety of towers, fortress walls, watchtowers

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Popular resorts and notable places

Trebizacce 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 traveling around the region.

The central part of the Squillace Bay 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, located in the immediate vicinity of the sea.

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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, it is possible to walk around the courtyards, cut down in the rocks, to inspect the characteristic interior of the grotto.

In 1993, UNESCO listed Mater as a list of objects that are the property of mankind.

Another center for the development of the cave civilization is Mottola. The city is one of the architectural and cultural treasures of the Apulia region. Here you can see numerous houses cut down in the rocks, underground churches with wonderful frescoes

It goes back to the deep past and is intertwined with the legends of the history of another wonderful 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 trading and business center.

Famous for the whole world with its ceramics the ancient city of Grottaglie. For more than a thousand years, the secret of the production of magnificent ceramic products has been transferred from father to son, craft has long been transformed into art, and ceramics have become the decorations of exclusive interiors.

Not only the variety of cities and coastal villages of the Ionian coast attracts the attention of travelers. 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 golf and tennis to catamaran riding. Photo of the Ionian Coast (11)