Bagnara Calabra

Bagnara, the land of aternal spring

Sea

Bagnara Calabra is the little ‘swordfish capital of Calabria’. It lies along the Costa Viola, the stretch of the Lower Tyrrhenian Sea near Reggio Calabria characterised by the presence of seaweed that gives its colour to the entire coastline.

The seaside town of Bagnara is also known for being the birthplace of the ‘’Bertè sisters‘’ of Italian song (Loredana and Mia Martini, a town monument is dedicated to the last-named).

Among the excellence of Calabrian food and wine, this splendid seaside resort also stands out for the production of the prized Nougat of Bagnara IGP and Costa Viola IGT wines.

The promenade along Bagnara Calabra's seafront promenade overlooking the Straits and in the historic centre, in a more elevated position, is splendid.

Among the oldest remains of Bagnara prior to the disastrous 1908 earthquake is the 15th century Aragonese Tower (or Capo Rocchi), one of Calabria's coastal watchtowers.

In the historical centre, it is possible to visit the Church of the Carmine, on a square with a panoramic view, just like the Ducal Ruffo Castle, a little further upstream. From the top of the hill of the same name, the Marturano Path starts, allowing you to return to the marina with a pleasant trek through the greenery.