beaches exterminated, sea always flat and crystal clear. Montepaone Lido it is a little gem for lovers of endless swims and beach games. Set in the Gulf of Squillace halfway between Catanzaro e Soverato, in a wild land that thrives on ancient traditions, Montepaone offers an incredibly transparent and deep sea, warm and clear, swept daily by the winds of the hills.
Here there is no need to wake up at dawn to have a place by the sea: le free beaches they wind for kilometers and in the less hot hours of the day they come alive with soccer tournaments, beach volleyball and beach volleyball. The various bathing facilities they offer sports activities, boat trips, sailing and wind surfing courses, as well as offering fish dishes and popular tradition. To report the Marina Blu beach, refined and with a romantic atmosphere, with dishes that wisely mix tradition and refinement without ever forgetting the very hot pepper. More informal and recently renovated lido San Felice, where you can dine with a pizza and beer for 10 euros or sip a cocktail with your feet in the sand.
The new promenade offers a pleasant walk and a spectacular view of the gulf with the sparkling lights of nearby Soverato, which can become the ideal destination for those looking for a more animated nightlife. There is no shortage of discos nearby, some with spectacular terraces overlooking the cliff, such as the Villa Blanca at Pietra Grande.
In addition to the marina there is the ancient village, Montepaone 'and supa' as they say in Calabrian, perched on the tip of the hill that protects the narrow coastal plain. It deserves a visit especially on the occasion of folklore evenings, where typical local products are tasted, such as morzello or donuts, and local handicraft products are sold. For lovers of walking, the old town is an ideal spot for hiking in the surrounding woods and discovering the ancient mills, streams and rugged hills dotted with olive and chestnut trees.
