Briatico with its long sandy beach, its small harbor and Saracen tower as well as excellent restaurants is a paradise for beach vacationers and those who love Southern Italy.
Briatico with its long sandy beach, its small harbor and Saracen tower as well as excellent restaurants is a paradise for beach vacationers and those who love Southern Italy.
Briatico is a small municipality of roundabout 4,000 inhabitants on the Gulf of Sant Eufemia and only 15 km from the famous town of Tropea.
Wide and long sandy beaches, interrupted now and then by reefs of tuff, characterize the area. The amazingly white sands underline the blue transparency of the sea. And, on the horizon, the Lipari Islands seem to be within reach.
Briatico’s charm unfolds at a gorgeous bay with about 800 m of public beach and with bars as well as restaurants.
While taking a walk through the town’s old district, you pass by the remains of a medieval castle and towers dating from 16th century Saracen times. At the harbor of Briatico with its colorful fishing boats, you might take a rest and let the fishermen’s tranquil way of going about their work rub off on you.
The tuna museum at Briatico, which relates the history of tuna fishing since Roman times, is also worth a visit.
Should you be interested in Calabria’s underwater world, then go for a dive and admire fascinating corals and the colorful buzz of activity under water.
An excursion into the hinterland is also worthwhile: While hiking through Calabria’s hilly landscape, you pass colorful fruit orchards and olive groves as well as medieval villages where time seems to have stood still.
Restaurant tip: "La Torretta" in Via Marina, not far from the Saracen tower and the sandy beach.
Contact us by email or phone (Mon - Fri 09:30 h - 17:00 h):
0049 941 / 56 76 46-0
