Calabria is undoubtedly one of the queen regions when it comes to relaxation and summer holidays. Specifically, one of the areas most appreciated by Italians in recent years is the beach of Marina di Gioiosa Ionica, in the province of Reggio Calabria. Despite the great economic difficulties and not only from 2020 to today, few have given up on the comfort of the sea, a widely favored destination over the mountains in the warm months of the year. With the Covid-19 pandemic now less scary than in the past, here is an insight into this splendid location, which everyone should visit.
Let's discover Marina di Gioiosa Ionica
Relaxation is absolute in Marina di Gioiosa Ionica, where you can enjoy the splendid nature of this region rich in landscape treasures. The ideal destination for those who intend to spend their holidays by the sea, relaxed on the beach, perhaps venturing into excursions to discover the surrounding nature. On the other hand, the speech is different for those who want a wild nightlife. In Calabria there is no shortage of destinations for this and, why not, one could well think of making Marina di Gioiosa Ionica one's "home base", moving elsewhere during the night.
Italians have rewarded this location in recent years because they have realized how it manages to combine absolute beauty and low cost rates. To welcome tourists there is a community of just 6 thousand inhabitants, who in the post Covid post will finally be able to consider tourism as a crucial form of income. Located in The property is 107 miles from Reggio Calabria, Marina di Gioiosa Ionica is a small jewel that welcomes tourists with crystal clear waters.
History
The history of Marina di Gioiosa Ionica is obviously linked to a locality just a few kilometers away. Its name is Gioiosa Ionica and until 1948 Marina was a fraction of it. At the time of the Saracen raids, the citizens fled to found a village that was more distant from the sea and more defensible. The chosen name of Mocta Geolosia it later became Gioiosa Ionica. Its foundation dates back to the Greco-Roman period, and its structure is strongly influenced by the Aragonese and Norman style. An example of this is the Torre del Cavallaro.
It has lived through somewhat dark periods over the centuries, only to return to repopulate consistently at the end of the nineteenth century. All thanks to the construction of the Ionian Railway. It has thus become a place of trade for the Valley of the Torbido. The watchword of this place is mingling, since the legacies of the cultures of the peoples passed through Locride find space there. All made suggestive by the proximity of a crystalline sea. Here we can also admire one of the few Greek-Roman theaters remained throughout Calabria.
Dating back to the 1883nd century BC, it was unearthed in XNUMX. Built in limestone and brick, it has the koilon open right in the direction of the sea, so as to give a splendid spectacle to the spectators, further enhancing the work on stage. Among the cultural discoveries to do absolutely there is the Galea Tower, located on Strada Galea. It is a fortified residence dating back to the XNUMXth century. It looks a bit like a castle with a quadrangular base, with two symmetrical towers at opposite corners.
The beach of Marina di Gioiosa Ionica
Several times the sea that bathes Marina di Gioiosa Ionica has been awarded with the Bandiera Blue. This prestigious recognition was confirmed from 1999 to 2004, as well as from 2008 to 2012. In these periods the area was indicated among the best in the national ranking. Impossible to miss this opportunity for pure relaxation, also guaranteed by the delicacies to try at the table. Here are the best artisan desserts and ice creams in the region. A characterizing element of many towns of Locride. A fundamental stop also for gourmands who love to travel.
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