Marina di Sibari: Ionian Sea, Pine Forest and Archaeology

Marina di Sibari is located on the Ionian Sea. White beaches with very fine sand and green pine forests surrounding the town shape its coastal character. Here, the sea combines with forest, nature observation and ancient history. A holiday apartment in Marina di Sibari can therefore suit different holiday priorities.

Coastal scenery and green open spaces

The beaches in the surrounding area include Spiaggia Villaggio Thurium, Spiaggia Salicetti, Marina di Schiavonea and Spiaggia Fabrizio. The mini-golf area at Sybaris Explora is set among greenery, eucalyptus trees and centuries-old olive trees.

Between the pine forest and the Canale degli Stombi

The rest of the landscape also has specific points of interest. The SAC “Casoni di Sibari” lies between the built-up area of Marina di Sibari and the Canale degli Stombi. Squirrels have been repeatedly sighted in the pine forest of Marina di Sibari. Thus, the natural scenery extends from the coastal area to wildlife observation in the pine forest.

Sybaris and the layers of antiquity

The history of the Archaeological Park of Sibari dates back to the founding of the Achaean colony of Sybaris in 720 BC. The park is located on Calabria’s Ionian coast, a short distance from the mouth of the Crati River. The Greek city of Sybaris was followed there by Hellenistic Thurii and Roman Copia; these centres partly overlap the ruins of the Greek city. This makes the site’s chronological layering tangible.

Museum and ancient sites in the surrounding area

The Museo archeologico nazionale della Sibaritide is located in the vicinity of Marina di Sibari. It displays archaeological evidence from the Sibaritide, the area that has been oriented towards the city of Sibari since antiquity. The “toro cozzante” is considered the museum’s most impressive artefact. The ancient sites of Sybaris and Sybaris-Thourioi are also located nearby. The ancient site of Torre del Michelicchio is in the surrounding area of Marina di Sibari.

Nature observation and travel

At the Foce del Crati, visitors can directly observe numerous animal species. Sibari railway station is the closest station to the Lago di Tarsia and Foce del fiume Crati nature reserves. Marina di Sibari can be reached via the Sibari–Firmo exit and the SS 534 and SS 106 roads.

Holiday apartment in Marina di Sibari based on travel interests

When choosing a holiday apartment in Marina di Sibari, you can therefore first determine your main travel interest: coast and fine sand, green pine landscapes, animals and nature, or the history of Sybaris. This combination is particularly helpful for personal planning: you can give different weight to beach days, green landscapes, nature observation and historical topics. This allows the coast, landscape and culture to be considered together in your travel planning.

More places for your planning

For further comparison, you can also view Tortora Marina, Terme Luigiane, Torricella, Amica, Calopezzati, Marina di Santa Maria del Cedro, Acquappesa Cs and Cutura.

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