Soverato

Soverato, the hippocampus paradise

Blue flags

Soverato, sea, beaches and nightlife. This is the winning formula of the "Pearl of the Ionian Sea", one of the most popular seaside destinations in the province of Catanzaro, in the centre of the Gulf of Squillace.

Holidays in Soverato pass for its crystal-clear sea and beaches equipped with every comfort and service, including those for families and children, which crown Soverato Green Flag and Blue Flag of the Costa degli Aranci.

Soverato, crystal-clear sea that is the "Baia dell'Ippocampo" Regional Marine Park. What is the reason for this name? To the abundant presence of the seahorse, aka Hippocampus, a protected species and an important indicator of environmental quality.

Not only sea in Soverato (Catanzaro), but also nightlife and fun! It is enough to walk along the 3 km of the Soverato seafront to immerse oneself in the lively atmosphere of the places that line it: equipped lidos, restaurants, bars, but also large green areas and gardens full of palm trees and oleanders.

Those who love greenery should not miss a visit to the "Santicelli" Botanical Garden, from which there is a breathtaking view of the entire gulf. The places not to be missed? The ancient medieval hilltop site of Soverato Vecchia (the original settlement destroyed in the 1783 earthquake) and the famous Pietà by Antonello Gagini, housed in the Mother Church of the Addolorata, in the centre of Soverato Superiore (just above the marina).

The best way to pay homage to the Soverato sea? Taste the prized Mediterranean Pink Shrimp, the basic ingredient of many Ionian dishes.