Badolato
The village of angels
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Badolato - Nicola Coroniti
One of the most famous resorts in Ionian Calabria along the so-called Costa dei Gelsomini, Badolato, in the province of Catanzaro, is the perfect destination for those who love slow, community-based tourism that combines sea, history and traditions.
Badolato has a fascinating history, transforming from a ‘village for sale’ into a ‘buen retiro’ for artists and foreigners, and into one of Calabria's Most Beautiful Villages of Italy.
Badolato Borgo, is a small crib perched on a hill overlooking the sea. Going up to the village and its many churches, one stands out above all others: the Church of Addolorata, a panoramic jewel at the foot of the village.
This beautiful little church is linked to Badolato's most important religious event: the famous Holy Week (with particular reference to the rites of Holy Saturday), during which the church and alleyways come alive with hundreds of figures re-enacting the Passion of Christ.
Badolato is also an open-air film set, attracting filmmakers and film enthusiasts every year.
The Marina di Badolato is an intact ecosystem that still preserves the Mediterranean maquis and typical dune vegetation in the stretches of free beach. Here you can decide whether to rely on the services of the bathing establishments or enjoy the coastline on your own, from camping on the beach to diving and hang-gliding.
The artistic events not to be missed? The Badolato Tarantella Festival and the annual season of the Municipal Theatre located in the marina and run by the Teatro del Carro company.
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