Trebisacce between the sea, borgo and cultural heritage

Trebisacce combines the archaeological past of Broglio with the Lungomare, the borgo and a local culture that remains visible to this day. If you would like to combine history, walks, the sea and regional products, the town offers various starting points for planning your trip.

Archaeology and historical landmarks

Broglio di Trebisacce takes you deep into prehistory: the archaeological site was permanently inhabited for approximately 1,000 years, from around 1600 to 700 BC. Broglio Archaeological Park includes reconstructions of an Enotrian hut, kilns, and Mycenaean and local pottery.

A later chapter in the town's history can be encountered at the Porta dell'Annunziata. It is the only gate of Trebisacce's defensive system to have remained intact over the centuries, and it was reached via a long staircase.

Religious buildings also add distinctive accents: the Cappella di Sant'Antonio was built at the beginning of the 20th century, while the Chiesa rupestre di San Giuseppe dates from the 19th century.

Lungomare, beach and views

The Spiaggia di Trebisacce along the Lungomare is divided into the sections Riviera dei Saraceni, Viale Magna Grecia and Riviera delle Palme. It stretches for more than 4 km and therefore shapes orientation along the waterfront.

The Lungomare and the Pontile di Trebisacce form a viewing balcony projecting towards the Ionian Sea. This coastal area is used by locals and visitors alike, making it a distinctive feature of the townscape.

Walks between the borgo and the landscape

“Ricordi nel Borgo” offers a connection between the town's history and the coast. The approximately two-hour walk passes through the borgo of Trebisacce and then descends to a section of beach. For a different perspective, there is Monte Mostarico, the highest point in Trebisacce. Mediterranean vegetation accompanies the mountain, from which views open out over the landscape between the sea and the mountains in the Pollino-Sibaritide area.

Everyday culture and regional products

At the Museo dell'Arte Olearia e della Cultura Contadina "Ludovico Noia", the second exhibition room displays tools and objects from peasant culture, rural households and various traditional trades. Exhibition panels enable visitors to explore olive oil production by theme.

The historic varieties of the Trebisacce Biondo Tardivo orange continue to be grown in Le Vigne, including Biondo comune, belladonna and ovale calabrese. This gives regional agriculture its own place alongside the historical and landscape themes.

The annual celebration on 1 May in honour of San Francesco di Paola at Piazzetta San Francesco di Paola is part of local remembrance. A mantle and a wreath of flowers are thrown into the water in memory of those who died at sea.

Getting there by train

For travelling by train, Trebisacce railway station is a useful point of reference. It is located on the Taranto–Reggio Calabria railway line and is served by regional and InterCity trains.

If you would like to explore other places in the same region beyond Trebisacce, you can find Parenti, Tortora Marina, Croce di Magara, Mandatoriccio, Scarcelli, Marina di Santa Maria del Cedro, Fiumefreddo Bruzio and San Giovanni In Fiore here.

For the broader travel overview: Cosenza.