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

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.

The Straits of Messina - Ph Laura Bellantoni

Casa Memoria "Felicia e Peppino Impastato"

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

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.

A Lanterna - I Viaggi del GOEL - Ph. Simona Pace

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

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.

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 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.

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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Calabria d(a)Mare

Calabria and Sicily: a bridge of legality

Locride History

On the streets of Legality

Day by day (5 nights and 6 days)

Day 1

Welcome

Day 2

Discovering Hidden Calabria

Day by day ( 5 nights - 6 days)

Day 1

Welcome

Archaeological Sites

The Jasmine Coast

Hostel "eco-Ostello LOCRIDE"

eco-Ostello LOCRIDE

Trips in the Jasmine Coast

Tour 1

Locri and Gerace: History and Tradition

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