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Crotone Beach - Calabria

________________________________________ #Caccuri #Calabria #CalabriaMeravigliosa #CalabriaDaAmare #Ig_Crotone #BorghiPiùBellidItalia #SudItalia #SouthItaly #BorghiItaliani #BorghItalia #Castello #Torre #AMePiaceIlSud #Ig_Calabria #CalabriaMia #CalabriaDaScoprire #VisitCalabria #Calabria_BestPhoto #CalabriaDAmare #Calabria_Super_Pics #Calabria_Illife #CalabriaOrizzonti #Italia #Italy #TreasureItaly #IgersCalabria #DiscoverItaly #Italian_Places #ItalyTrip #Loves_United_Italy (at Caccuri) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZFx13nK8Ds/?utm_medium=tumblr

Canon EOS 250D | 19mm | 1/25s | f/7.1 | ISO 200 Taken on 25/02/2020. ________________________________________ #SantaSeverina #Ig_Crotone #Calabria #YallersCalabria #Ig_Calabria #VivoCalabria #VolgoCalabria #SudItalia #SouthItaly #AMePiaceIlSud #TurisCalabria #CalabriaDaAmare #CalabriaMia #Sunrise #CalabriaDaScoprire #MezzoGiorno #BorghidItalia #Kings_Villages #Alluring_Villages #Divine_Villages #ItalianVillages #Borghi_Italiani #Borghi_Cartoline #Don_In_Italy #Map_Of_Italy #Travel_Drops #Italia #Italy #ILikeItaly #CalabriaBella (at Santa Severina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CN-uFoRFHeC/?igshid=7go5ybhai4ak

⁣ Canon EOS 250D | 35mm | 1/800s | f/8 | ISO 100⁣ Taken on 22/02/2020.⁣ ⁣ The area around the coast of Calabria, near the town of Isola di Capo Rizzuto, is part of the Marine Protected Area of Capo Rizzuto–the largest of its kind in Italy.⁣ ⁣ And on a small peninsula along this coastline stands a beautiful sandcastle-like fortress that seems to have come straight out of the pages of a mystical fairytale.⁣ ⁣ Known now as the Castello Aragonese, this structure dates back to the Greek colonisation of Southern Italy, an area then called Magna Graecia. The Greeks built a fortress on the peninsula around the 5th century BC that was later used by the Romans. At one point, the fortress was a refuge for the Carthaginian general Hannibal as he and his forces retreated during the Second Punic War against Rome.⁣ ⁣ After the fall of Rome, many different kingdoms, empires and people ruled over the area such as the Norman's, Byzantines and Angevins, each using and expanding the fortress over the centuries. The castle was inhabited during the Middle Ages, but was abandoned during the 9th century following a raid by Arab forces.⁣ ⁣ In addition, the area was the site of an important battle of the War of the Sicilian Vespers in 1297. During this time, the tower was built by the Angevins who ruled the Kingdom of Naples. It was later restored by the Aragonese during the early 16th century—hence its name today.⁣ ⁣ 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:⁣ ⁣ Le Castella can be reached by bus from Crotone. The company's called 'Autolinee Romano' and runs this service Monday to Saturday.⁣ ______________________________________⁣ ⁣ #LeCastella #Ig_Crotone #IgersCrotone #Calabria #Italia #Italy #SouthItaly #AMePiaceIlSud #NatGeoTravel #NationalGeographic #BestPlacesToGo #FindItLiveIt #Mare #Love #CalabriaDaAmare #Sea #Travel #SembraEstate #TravelBlogger #IgersCalabria #BellezzaItaliana #PhotoOfTheDay #SudItalia #VolgoCalabria #InstaGood #Wonderful_Places #BeautifulMatters #Italia_Shotz #EarthFocus #YallersCalabria (at Le Castella, Calabria, Italy) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHpdhLEFlYJ/?igshid=ws8wdyvsgedl

⁣ Canon EOS 250D | 19mm | 1/250s | f/10 | ISO 100⁣ Taken on 25/02/2020.⁣ ⁣ Charming resorts along two gorgeous coastlines, rustic mountain villages and peperoncino-heavy cuisine make the southern region of Calabria a favourite below-the-radar Italian holiday destination.⁣ ⁣ Historically underdeveloped and neglected, Calabria is now trying to lure tourists to its quiet rural towns and villages of historical heritage – Rocca Imperiale, Tropea, Morano Calabro – and entice adventurous travellers seeking another side of Italy by promoting its unique, scenic hiking trail from the Ionian Sea to the Tyrrhenian Sea.⁣ ⁣ If you haven't ventured further south than Rome, you're missing out on soaking up over a thousand years worth of history and culture in the Calabria region as it was part of Magna Graecia. And somewhat isolated hill towns like Strongoli, surrounded by unique scenery, preserve tradition, authenticity, architecture and hidden treasures as well as countless gastronomic delicacies.⁣ ⁣ 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:⁣ ⁣ You can arrive at Strongoli by bus from Crotone, Monday to Saturday. Look up the latest timetables on the 'Autolinee Romano' website.⁣ ______________________________________⁣ ⁣ #Strongoli #IgersCrotone #Ig_Crotone #Calabria #TurisCalabria #SouthItaly #AMePiaceIlSud #Italia #Italy #BeautifulPlaces #LandscapePhotography #Jaw_Dropping_Shots #Awesome_EarthPix #OurPlanetDaily #NatGeoItalia #NatGeoTravel #Calabria_BestPhoto #CalabriaMia #VolgoCalabria #IgersCalabria #Italian_Trips #WorldTravelPics #Amazingshots_Europa #Ig_Europe #ItaliaInFoto #ItalyInspired #Divine_DolceVita #Calabria_Love #TravelGreen #TravelItaly (at Strongoli) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHL1L1ilvJg/?igshid=1ni6ok8xt9pr1

⁣ Samsung Galaxy Note 10+⁣ Taken on 24/02/2020.⁣ ⁣ Caccuri is classified as one of Calabria's – and Italy's – most beautiful villages.⁣ ⁣ The name of this secluded medieval village derives from the Greek 'Cacumen' meaning 'summit' — quite a fitting name given that Caccuri is perched on the spur of a protruding spot between the Lepre and Lese, two affluents of the River Neto.⁣ ⁣ Narrow cobbled streets, interwoven with steep climbs and descents, await you in Caccuri. But the herculean effort that it takes to make it to the historical centre at the top is really worthwhile—not only for its ancient monuments, but also for the vast views that can be enjoyed of the beautiful, bumpy landscape that is nothing short of amazing.⁣ ⁣ 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:⁣ ⁣ Catch a bus with 'Autolinee Romano' from Crotone bus station heading for San Giovanni in Fiore or Cosenza. The nearest stop to Caccuri is at the 'bivio' (junction) at the bottom of the hill near the 'Autoto Noce' service station. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the the top of the village on foot, though it's a wonderful way to take in the views at your own pace. ⁣ ______________________________________⁣ ⁣ #Caccuri #IgersCrotone #Ig_Crotone #Calabria #SouthItaly #AMePiaceIlSud #SudItalia #TurisCalabria #Italia #Italy #Fotografia #YourShotPhotographer #ILikeItaly #Ill_Grammers #Nature #Photography #Photographer #Borghi_World #Borghi_Italiani #BorghiPiùBellidItalia #BorghidItalia #TravelPhotography #CalabriaDaScoprire #TheHub_Calabria #VivoCalabria #VisitCalabria #Ig_Italy #YallersItalia #YallersCalabria #VolgoItalia (at Caccuri) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGABDXplmw_/?igshid=sui34ato6af7

⁣ Samsung Galaxy Note 10+⁣ Taken on 25/02/2020.⁣ ⁣ A few kilometres away from the Ionian Sea is Strongoli, a historic town perched on a hill right in the centre of the Crotone area where olive trees can be seen at a great distance as they contrast with the cloudless sky and dry vegetation.⁣ ⁣ The town we see today is intrinsically linked to its medieval past; the 16th-century bastions and stone walls that were built as a defence against invasion and enemy attack – particularly against the Saracens – testify to this.⁣ ⁣ Strongoli may not be the fortified power that it was once, but it's rich in fascinating monuments that invaders so desperately tried to conquer. One important landmark is 'la Collegiata dei Santi Pietro e Paolo' that has resembles a cathedral with its basilica plan, three naves, quadrangular pillars and dome-shaped side chapels built in the Byzantine style.⁣ ⁣ If you swipe through this photo set, you'll realise that Strongoli has no shortage of charm; it breathes history and beauty in a quiet corner of Calabria that makes it such an idyllic place to visit.⁣ ⁣ 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:⁣ ⁣ Catch a bus from Crotone with 'Autolinee Romano', Monday to Saturday.⁣ ______________________________________⁣ ⁣ #strongoli #ig_crotone #smartphone_photography #italia #italy #treasureitaly #ancientcity #adventuremore #turiscalabria #adventuretravel #bestdestinations #italian_trips #huntgramitaly #forbestravelguide #calabriadaamare #ig_calabria #calabriadascoprire #thehub_calabria #calabria_super_pics #shotz_of_italia #calabria_illife #raw_italy #italy_illife #madeinitaly #suditalia #southitaly #lonelyplanet #natgeotravel #travelgramitalia #instaitalia (at Strongoli) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEfBfWZoTQS/?igshid=kzrwrzco8no

⁣ Canon EOS 250D | 18mm | 1/500s | f/11 | ISO 100⁣ Taken on 25/02/2020.⁣ ⁣ * Repost *⁣ ⁣ Hard to think this photo was taken towards the end of February with the serene sky and the brilliant blue sea.⁣ ⁣ It's also hard to think that this seaside resort was totally deserted; you could hear a pin drop even along the shade-stricken streets.⁣ ⁣ Walking along the quiet, empty seafront, I felt as though the beach belonged to me. No doubt this sunkissed sport is chock-a-block this summer!⁣ ⁣ I took this photo from the Aragonese tower that's a short uphill walk from the seafront. The tower can be dated back to the 16th century and has a circular structure constructed on three levels, boasting breathtaking views like this one.⁣ ⁣ 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:⁣ ⁣ Torre Melissa can be reached via train on the Sibari–Catanzaro rail line.⁣ ⁣ Astonishingly, I found the train was made up of one carriage. How on earth does this resort cope with heaving holidaymakers during the Easter and summer breaks? ⁣ ______________________________________⁣ ⁣ #torremelissa #ig_crotone #calabriadaamare #southitaly #suditalia #click_vision #italia #italy #ilikeitaly #illgrammers #sunkissed #ig_italia #yallersitalia #volgoitalia #vivocalabria #igerscalabria #yallerscalabria #volgocalabria #shotz_of_calabria #italy_ig #calabria_love #amepiaceilsud #turiscalabria #fromabove #seascape #travelblogger #iamatraveler #travelphotography #total_italy #beautifulplaces (at Torre Melissa, Calabria, Italy) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEd0fXMoarX/?igshid=wnsxyb9asb1j