Simeri Mare: White Sand and Sand Art

Simeri Mare is primarily a holiday resort that developed in the 1980s. Its character is shaped by the coastal area on the Ionian Sea: the coastal beach stretches for 3 kilometres and has fine, very white sand. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Simeri Mare, you will find a place that can combine days at the beach, activities on the water and excursions into the history of the hinterland.

Holiday apartment in Simeri Mare by the coast

At the Simeri Mare monitoring station, bathing water quality was rated “ECCELLENTE” in 2024; the rating applied to a 513-metre-long section. The coastal stretch on the Ionian Sea near Simeri Mare is called “Costa dei Gigli”; rare sea lilies grow in the dunes. Alongside the bright sand, the dune landscape and its distinctive flora are therefore also central to a day on the coast.

Boat trips and activities on the beach

For a more active day by the sea, there is Sailing Dreams: the company is based on the beach at the Villaggio Voi Floriana Resort in Simeri Mare and offers trips from Simeri Mare in inflatable boats along the Ionian coast. Bookings and enquiries are possible via WhatsApp, telephone or email. This third perspective on the coast thus complements a stay at the beach with a trip on the water.

There are also opportunities for shared experiences on land. Numerous adults, women and children took part in the beach bocce tournament at Lido Palmeiras, including people who were trying the sport for the first time. The tournament at Lido Palmeiras in Simeri Mare was held for the second consecutive year. The Parco delle Installazioni Artistiche was also opened on Marincoli Beach in Simeri Mare in 2024.

The “SandArtSimeri” festival includes competitions for amateurs in building sandcastles and creating sand sculptures, which are open to adults and children. The competition was open to teams of five to seven participants; residents, tourists and interested members of the public were invited. At “SandArtSimeri”, the audience could watch artworks modelled from sand being created live. The third edition of the “SandArtSimeri” and “SandSculpturesArt” events was announced for Sunday, 16 August 2026, from 5:30 p.m. at the beach of Villaggio Eucaliptus.

History in the hinterland of Simeri Mare

In the hills of the hinterland near Simeri Mare, a Byzantine castle recalls the medieval history of the municipality of Simeri Crichi. Also located in the hills of the hinterland near Simeri Mare is the Collegiata di Santa Maria d'Itria, which dates back to the 12th century. These destinations complement a stay on the coast with historical impressions away from the beach.

When choosing your accommodation, you can therefore consider what pace of travel you prefer: a stay focused on the sea and beach, active excursions on the water or a combination of the coast and historical discoveries. A holiday apartment in Simeri Mare provides the right thematic setting for these different holiday ideas, without requiring you to commit to just one type of experience.

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