Locri Calabria
The history, archaeology, and sea of Calabria's Jasmine Coast
Locri is a popular seaside destination, situated on Calabria's Costa dei Gelsomini, or Jasmine Coast, looking out over the Ionic sea. The origins of Locri date back to the period of the Magna Grecia, when the Greek settlement of Locri Epizefiri was established here.
Testifying to the city's ancient past, in the Archaeological Park of Locri Epizefri we find the Centocamere district; the old commercial center of the town, the defense walls, the Necropolis, the Temple of Marasà, and the Greek-Roman theatre. The National Museum houses a fascinating collection of ancient coins, vases, and building materials, found in the area during excavation work.
Those visiting Locri will, inevitably, be struck by the beauty of its sea. Crystal clear waters lap beaches which extend for kilometers along the coast, beaches which attract thousands of holiday makers to this part of Calabria each year.
Suggested hotels Locri and surroundings
Calabria 4 stars
La Casa di Gianna Gerace
In the ancient Calabrian village of Gerace, La Casa di Gianna offers visitors to this as yet almost undiscovered part of Southern Italy beautiful accommodation in a building which was once home to...
La Casa nel Borgo Gerace
In the medieval hillside village of Gerace, in the heart of Calabria's National Park of Aspromonte, La Casa nel Borgo offers visitors charming accommodation in one of the oldest parts of the town....
Palazzo Sant'Anna Gerace
Dominating the old Calabrian borgo of Gerace, an age old village located within the National Park of Aspromonte, the ten room Palazzo Sant'Anna hotel is situated in what was once a medieval...
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