Locri

Importante centro che dà il nome all'intera area conosciuta come Locride, fu fondata dai coloni greci che, intorno al 670, vi si stabilirono coltivando il culto di Persefone e le dedicarono un tempio. Si diedero le leggi formulate da Zaleuco e contenute nel primo codice scritto della storia occidentale. L'esplorazione archeologica ha fatto si che venissero riscoperti i resti dell'antico sito urbano di Locri Epizephiri ed i reperti sono in parte esposti all'interno dell'Antiquarium del sito ed in parte sono al Museo nazionale di Reggio Calabria (i Dioscuri). Dopo la conquista romana ed in seguito alle incursioni saracene, il sito venne progressivamente abbandonato e gli abitanti si spostarono verso zone più sicure dove sorse la città di Gerace. Solo nel XIX sec la popolazione ritornò sulla costa fondando la cittadina di Gerace Marina che poi nel 1934 riprese il nome originario di Locri. Ogni estate a Locri si svolge la rassegna teatrale della Magna Grecia presso il sito del tempio di Marasà.

Calabria d(a)Mare

Siderno - Spiaggia
AMAL - Antipasto
Gerace - La Cattedrale
Pentedattilo
Reggio Calabria - Lungomare
Marina di Gioiosa - Barca a vela
Places: 
Stilo
Gerace
Reggio Calabria
Gioiosa Jonica
Locri

Programma di viaggio (6 Notti – 7 Giorni)

Immergiti nelle acque cristalline del mar Ionio; rilassati col suono della risacca; stenditi sulla sabbia soffice di spiagge chilometriche; gusta l'alta cucina tipica calabrese; fatti sorprendere da cascate maestose; scopri la Città del Sole; segui le tracce della Magna Grecia; ritrova il piacere di passeggiare all'aria aperta; ascolta le storie di chi si sta costruendo un futuro.

La Calabria d(a)Mare ti aspetta: viviamola insieme. 

Calabria and Sicily: a bridge of legality

 The Straits of Messina - Ph Laura Bellantoni
Reggio Calabria
Piazza della Memoria - Palermo
Antica Focacceria S.Francesco - Palermo
Casa Memoria "Felicia e Peppino Impastato"
Open-air market "Il Capo"- Palermo
Mondello - Palermo
Palermo Cathedral
Capaci - Palermo
Gerace Cathedral
CANGIARI Lab
Catholic - Stilo
Arca della Salvezza
Places: 
Palermo
Locri
Gerace
Reggio Calabria
Stilo

From Palermo to Locride, through the Strait of Messina: “Calabria and Sicily- A bridge of legality” comes from the collaboration between I Viaggi del GOEL and Addiopizzo Travel, a Sicilian responsible tourism tour operator that, since 2013, has supported those who rebel against mafia. Because in these two lands, a different and ethical development is possible: in this path we want to share real experiences of real people.

Day by day - 6 nights and 7 days

Locride History

The name “Locride” originated from an area in central Greece, that the Achei left in the fifth century b.C. for Capo Zefirio, now known as Capo Bruzzano.

The magno-greek period (from the 7th century b.C. to the 2nd century A.D) is the most splendid era for the Locride; it is the period of Locri Epizephiri and Kaulon settlements founded by the Greek colonists in the 7th century b.C.

On the streets of Legality

A Lanterna - I Viaggi del GOEL - Ph. Simona Pace
Pentedattilo
A Lanterna - I Viaggi del GOEL - Ph. Simona Pace
Arca della Salvezza
Places: 
Gioiosa Ionica
Pazzano
Stilo
Gerace
Locri
Caulonia

Day by day (5 nights and 6 days)

Day 1

Welcome

Arrival in the early afternoon in Locri and check-in at eco-Ostello Locride that is an eco-friendly residence, example of social and environmental sustainability. It is housed in a confiscated property that GOEL – Cooperative Group runs. Presentation of the tour and of GOEL – Cooperative Group and its mission of change and redemption of Calabria thought legal economy and effective ethics. Dinner with the traditional dishes of Calabrian cuisine and overnight.

Day 2

GOEL Bio: Farmers versus 'ndrangheta

Discovering Hidden Calabria

Pentedattilo
Locri - Amphitheater
Gerace - Castle
Gerace - Cathedral
Places: 
Gerace
Stilo
Bivongi
Monasterace
Reggio Calabria
Scilla
Locri
Serra S. Bruno

Day by day ( 5 nights - 6 days)

Day 1

Welcome

Arrival in the early afternoon in Locri and check-in at eco-Ostello Locride that is an eco-friendly residence, example of social and environmental sustainability. It is housed in a confiscated property that GOEL – Cooperative Group runs. Presentation of the tour and of GOEL – Gruppo Cooperativo and its mission of change and redemption of Calabria thought legal economy and effective ethics. Dinner with the traditional dishes of Calabrian cuisine and overnight.

Archaeological Sites

Many villages, perched on Aspromonte's slopes, date back to the Norman and Medieval Ages, with churches and monasteries, castles and stately homes as well as archaelogical sites.

The most important are: Locri Epizephiri and Kaulon excavations dating back to ancient Greece, the Roman Villa of Casignana and the Naniglio, another Roman Villa, in Gioiosa Jonica dating back to II century A.D., Gerace's Cathedral and the Cattolica di Stilo from Byzantine period. The Santa Barbara Monastery in Mammola is today the museum park of modern art called MUSABA where the international artist Nik Spatari works and lives.

The Jasmine Coast

The crystalline sea's colours and shades change according to the seabed and marine flora, the wide white beachstands out for its beauty and lenght.

The coastline is known as The jasmine Coast (or Jasmine Riviera) . This name comes from the traditional cultivation if jasmine: the flowers were picked by local women, sold and exported to France to be used in the preparation of perfumes.

Along highway 106 (from Monasterace to Brancaleone) , there are many seaside resorts that, having been considerably developed in recent years, provide good facilities and services.

The best known include: siderno, Marina di Gioiosa Jonica, Roccella Jonica, Marina di Caulonia, Monasterace, Locri, Bovalino, Ardore, Bianco and Brancaleone.

 

Hostel "eco-Ostello LOCRIDE"

eco-Ostello LOCRIDE

eco-Ostello-LOCRIDE

Trips in the Jasmine Coast

Gerace Castle
Mosaic of the Drago
Places: 
Locri
Gioiosa Jonica
Gerace
Stilo
Bianco
Casignana

Tour 1

Locri and Gerace: History and Tradition

Departure at 9.00 am. Guided tour of the archeological site and visit of the museum of Locri Epizephiri, the most famous among the Magna Grecia towns. Transfer to Gerace and guided tour through the Medieval town, which houses a remarkable artistic heritage, preserved mainly in its Cathedral. During the visit we can taste the famous granita (snow cone) made from fresh fruit in Piazza del Tocco. Return at 13:00 am.

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