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==Rocella Ionica, [[Ionian Coast]], [[Italy]]==
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|} {{TOCleft}}The marina of Rocella Ionica is the first proper harbour encountered by a yacht heading west bound from Sicily along the southern side of the ‘toe’ of Italy (the marina of Saline Ioniche remains completely silted up and unusable).  The marina lies some 60 sea miles NE of the sandy point of Punta Pellaro at the southern end of the Straits of Messina.  The marina entrance silts continually and is constantly dredged to a depth of 5.0 metres.  Even so, the channel is constantly shifting and entry in winds of above force 6/7 or swell of more than 1.0 metre is not recommended.
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==Local Weather==
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During the summer the prevailing winds in the Ionian are light to moderate SW or SE seabreezes. In spring and autumn northerly winds are more frequent and can quickly rise to near gale force, especially in the lee of high mountain ranges.  Winds in summer are generally light from the Straits of Messina until reaching the Golfo di Squillace between Rocella Ionica and Le Castella.  With anything W in the wind, it tends to funnel down here over the mountains of southern Calabria, bringing strong gusts and raising an uncomfortable sea. The conditions to avoid, however, when cruising this part of the Ionian coast are strong southerlies. The harbours here are few and far between and none of them are really safe to enter in such conditions.
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| summary= The marina of '''Rocella Ionica''' is the first proper harbour encountered by a yacht eastbound from Sicily along the southern side of the ‘toe’ of Italy (the marina of Saline Ioniche remains completely silted up and unusable). The marina lies some 60 sea miles NE of the sandy point of Punta Pellaro at the southern end of the Straits of Messina. The marina entrance silts continually and is constantly dredged to a claimed depth of 5.0 metres. Even so, the channel is constantly shifting and entry in winds of above force 6/7 or swell of more than 1.0 metre is not recommended.
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==Charts==
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==Radio Nets==
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==Weather==
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During the summer the prevailing winds in the Ionian are light to moderate SW or SE sea breezes.  In spring and autumn northerly winds are more frequent and can quickly rise to near gale force, especially in the lee of high mountain ranges.  Winds in summer are generally light from the Straits of Messina until reaching the Golfo di Squillace between Rocella Ionica and Le Castella.  With anything W in the wind, it tends to funnel down here over the mountains of southern Calabria, bringing strong gusts and raising an uncomfortable sea.  The conditions to avoid, however, when cruising this part of the Ionian coast are strong southerlies.  The harbours here are few and far between and none of them are really safe to enter in such conditions.
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'''For sources of weather forecasting info see [[Italy#Weather|Italy - weather]]'''.
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==Passages==
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''See [[Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages]]''.
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
   
   
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==Approach and Navigation==
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The harbour of Rocella Ionica is difficult to identify until close in. The most prominent feature is a ruined castle on the ridge above the town.  Once closer in, the breakwater of the harbour and the masts of moored yachts are clearly identifiable.  Great care is needed in the approach as the marina entrance is subject to constant silting and the channel shifts with strong storms.  In particular, the area around the southern arm of the breakwater (to the starboard side on entry) is silted to a depth of around a metre.  Maximum depths in the entrance (December 2010) are reported as 5.0 metres, though 3.5 - 4.0 metres is closer to the experience of most recent visiting yachts.  The best approach is on a dog-leg about 200 metres off the end of the breakwater, only turning when the entrance is open due E.  If in any doubt, call the marina office on channel 14 or 16 for advice.  With strong southerlies, the wise course is to stand off altogether until conditions improve.
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{{Image right|RocellaWreck.jpg |The one that never made it, Rocella Ionica  }}
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Once past the fishing boat basin and into the marina area, the first set of pontoons on the landward side seem to have been set aside for visitors. There are finger piers spaced such that two 35 foot yachts will fit together between two finger piers, but probably not two 45 footers. There are berths on both sides of the pontoons though during our visit most of the berths on the land side of the pontoon were cleared in preparation for a regatta.
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The harbour of Rocella Ionica is called Porto delle Grazie - Marina di Roccella. The most prominent feature is a ruined castle on the ridge above the town. Once closer in, the breakwater of the harbour and the masts of moored yachts are clearly identifiable. Great care is needed in the approach as the marina entrance is subject to constant silting and the channel shifts with strong storms. In particular, the area around the southern arm of the breakwater (to the starboard side on entry) is silted to a depth of around a metre. Maximum depths in the entrance (December 2010) are reported as 5.0 metres, though 3.5 - 4.0 metres is closer to the experience of most recent visiting yachts (June 2016). The best approach is on a dog-leg about 200 metres off the end of the breakwater, only turning when the entrance is open due E. Head directly for the groin on the beach, when abreast of the port side of the entrance turn toward it and keep close to the port side of the entrance as you come in. If in any doubt, call the marina office on channel 14 or 16 for advice. They will often send a boat out to guide you in if you are deep draft. With strong southerlies, the wise course is to stand off altogether until conditions improve.
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08/2013: First set op pontoons on the port side when entering still reserved for visitors; Alos possibility to moor alongside the end of the concrete peer where the first pontoons are located and along the mole on the starboard side once inside the basin. [[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 07:08, 12 October 2013 (BST)
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Once past the fishing boat basin and into the marina area, the first set of pontoons on the landward side seem to have been set aside for visitors. There are finger piers spaced such that two 35 foot yachts will fit together between two finger piers, but probably not two 45 footers. There are berths on both sides of the pontoons through during our visit most of the berths on the land side of the pontoon were cleared in preparation for a regatta.
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==Berthing Options==
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August 2013: First set of pontoons on the port side when entering is still reserved for visitors; also possible to moor alongside the end of the concrete pier where the first pontoons are located and along the mole on the starboard side once inside the basin. --[[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 07:08, 12 October 2013 (BST)
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[[Image:RocellaWreck.jpg|350px|thumb|right|'''The one that never made it, Rocella Ionica'''<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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[[Image:RocellaPontoons.jpg|350px|thumb|right|'''Pontoons of Rocella Ionica Marina'''<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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==Berthing==
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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Marina of Roccella Ionica - Port Services Agency S.r.l. (Yachting and Shipping Agency) - Francesco Lombardo, Managing Director - Cell. +39 338.4997392 - [mailto:[email protected]] - VHF Channel 14
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The marina has space for over 400 yachts up to maximum length of 44 meters (although draft is really the limiting factor).  A total of 39 berths are reserved for yachts in transit.  Berths are on 12 pontoons with fingers and associated quays.  Laid moorings at all berths without fingers.  Depths at the pontoons are from 3.0 - 5.0 meters.   
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| text= The marina has space for over 400 yachts up to maximum length of 44 metres (although draft is really the limiting factor).  A total of 39 berths are reserved for yachts in transit.  Berths are on 12 pontoons with fingers and associated quays.  Laid moorings at berths without fingers.  Depths at the pontoons are from 3.0 - 5.0 meters. Basic toilets and showers, with hot water, are available in the facility located at the end of the parking lot. Also free bicycles are available for a donation.
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: {{email| [email protected]}}; Francesco Lombardo, Managing Director; Tel: {{phone|39|0964|85 847}}; Mobile: {{mob|39|338|499 7392}}; VHF channel 14
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: Address: Porto delle Grazie Srl, Contrada Melissari, 89047 - Roccella Ionica (RC), Italy
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: Prices: In June 2016 a 17 metre boat was charged 105 Euros for the first day with discounts for additional days.
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:: This is collected by the Marina of Rocella Ionica/Porto delle Grazie. In September 2016 - 13M Yacht charge was €60 first night, €50 second and €35 subsequent nights - best to radio in on channel 14 and the RIB will guide you in past the silting/sandbank.
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Basic toilets and showers are available in the facility located at the end of the parking lot.
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==Anchorages==
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In settled weather, anchor just west of the port as depth permits.
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As at July 2010 a fixed charge of 20 Euros per day was being made irrespective of boat size.  This is collected by an official from the Polizia Municipale who appears at 19:00 each evening and hangs about for an hour to collect the dues handing over a simple stationery receipt.
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==Amenities==
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Note: at time of writing (December 2010) berthing here is still reported to be free for up to five days, in view of the incomplete state of the marina facilities.
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|Water| On the pontoons , it is potable
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|Electricity| Outlets on the pontoons
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|Toilets| In the [[#Porto delle Grazie|marina]]
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|Showers| In the [[#Porto delle Grazie|marina]]
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|Laundry| There is a self-service laundrette in a friendly camping area half a mile to the East of the harbour. Two large washing machines, 40 minute cycle, 3 euros. No driers.
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|Garbage| Bins around the harbour
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|Fuel| There is a gas station inside the [[#Porto delle Grazie|marina]]
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|Chandlers| This service is provided by [http://www.circostanauticaservice.it Circosta Nautica Service]. After the towage, depending on the need, making the cleaning operations which definitely comprise the immediate fresh water cleaning of the hull. And later can request the various maintenance works is that the hull of the engine, including the dry dock with antifouling and osmosis.
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|Repairs| The [http://www.circostanauticaservice.it Circosta Nautica Service] offers technical support of marine engines and boats at the Marina. They can make the computerized diagnosis and the ordinary and extraordinary assistance on all products of different brands, whether gasoline or diesel, inboard or outboard.
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|Internet| Free WiFfi in the [[#Porto delle Grazie|marina] building and at the bar
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|Vehicle rentals| No cars. Free bicycles available in the marina for a donation.
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* Good pizzeria in the [[#Porto delle Grazie|marina]]; Pizza by the 'meter' renown locally. In summer 800 to 1000 pizzas served every evening along the port.
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: it was easier to use jerrycans and a ride in a rental car to a fuel station in the town.
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[[Image:Rocella_Ionica_cafe.JPG|350px|thumb|right|'''A cafe in Rocella Ionica'''<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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{{Image right|Rocella_Ionica_cafe.JPG |A cafe in Rocella Ionica  }}
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Porto delle Grazie- Marina di Roccella  is only 2 kms from the residential area, accessible by a modern bicycle lane which is surrounded by a fine white sandy beach and lush vegetation. the town of Roccella Ionica is one of only eight italian municipalities that has received the awards of the "Five Sails" and the "European Blue Flag", the latter consecutively achieved in the last 13 years, which demonstrates the quality of the water as well the caring for the environment.
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Roccella Ionica is Crowened by medieval Caraffa Castle, the real symbol of the town, and it is a vibrant cultural centre. in fact, for 36 years it has hosted the Roccella Jazz Festival, well known and appreciated worldwide, and entertains its tourists with a full event calendar ranging from popular traditions to the theatre, from sport to philosophy.
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From the Port it is easy to go around and discover 42 towns in the area called Locride, each with its own traditions, cultural and natural attractions: the National Archaeological Museum of Locri Epizefiri, heart of the Magna Graecia, the Roman villa of Casignana, Gerace that is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, the Cattolica of Stilo, an example of byzantine architecture, the National Park of Aspromonte, without forgetting rock-hewn churches, festivals, dances, nightclubs,baths, falls and much more.
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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* In July 2010 we entered and left on a transit that led directly though the middle of the outer and inner breakwaters and into the inner marina area. (Probably about 055M). Minimum depth on this approach was more than 4 metres and once inside depths varied 3.5 - 5.0 metres.  --[[User:Wayward|Wayward]]  
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* Clean attactive harbour. Francesco very helpful in guiding us in. No depths less than 3 metres noted--[[User:Monterey|Monterey]] [[Image:Bermuda Icon.png]] June 2016
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* We encountered a thunderstorm with 35 knot gusts on arriving at Rocella Ionica.  Wisely we waited for it to pass before entering, having observed the rusting wreck of a yacht closer into the beach which obviously hadn’t. --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 17:35, 19 December 2010 (UTC)
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* May 2004 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 17:35, 19 December 2010 (UTC)
* May 2004 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 17:35, 19 December 2010 (UTC)
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* July 2010 : Some additions and amendments --[[User:Wayward|Wayward]] [[Image:United_Kingdom_Icon.png]]
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Roccella Ionica
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Rocella Ionica

The marina of Rocella Ionica is the first proper harbour encountered by a yacht eastbound from Sicily along the southern side of the ‘toe’ of Italy (the marina of Saline Ioniche remains completely silted up and unusable). The marina lies some 60 sea miles NE of the sandy point of Punta Pellaro at the southern end of the Straits of Messina. The marina entrance silts continually and is constantly dredged to a claimed depth of 5.0 metres. Even so, the channel is constantly shifting and entry in winds of above force 6/7 or swell of more than 1.0 metre is not recommended.

Charts

British Admiralty
1941 - Capo Passero to Capo Collonne
Italian charts
918
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24 - From Bovalino Marina to Point Stilo

Weather

During the summer the prevailing winds in the Ionian are light to moderate SW or SE sea breezes. In spring and autumn northerly winds are more frequent and can quickly rise to near gale force, especially in the lee of high mountain ranges. Winds in summer are generally light from the Straits of Messina until reaching the Golfo di Squillace between Rocella Ionica and Le Castella. With anything W in the wind, it tends to funnel down here over the mountains of southern Calabria, bringing strong gusts and raising an uncomfortable sea. The conditions to avoid, however, when cruising this part of the Ionian coast are strong southerlies. The harbours here are few and far between and none of them are really safe to enter in such conditions.

For sources of weather forecasting info see Italy - weather.

Passages

See Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages.


Communication

Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

The one that never made it, Rocella Ionica

The harbour of Rocella Ionica is called Porto delle Grazie - Marina di Roccella. The most prominent feature is a ruined castle on the ridge above the town. Once closer in, the breakwater of the harbour and the masts of moored yachts are clearly identifiable. Great care is needed in the approach as the marina entrance is subject to constant silting and the channel shifts with strong storms. In particular, the area around the southern arm of the breakwater (to the starboard side on entry) is silted to a depth of around a metre. Maximum depths in the entrance (December 2010) are reported as 5.0 metres, though 3.5 - 4.0 metres is closer to the experience of most recent visiting yachts (June 2016). The best approach is on a dog-leg about 200 metres off the end of the breakwater, only turning when the entrance is open due E. Head directly for the groin on the beach, when abreast of the port side of the entrance turn toward it and keep close to the port side of the entrance as you come in. If in any doubt, call the marina office on channel 14 or 16 for advice. They will often send a boat out to guide you in if you are deep draft. With strong southerlies, the wise course is to stand off altogether until conditions improve.

Once past the fishing boat basin and into the marina area, the first set of pontoons on the landward side seem to have been set aside for visitors. There are finger piers spaced such that two 35 foot yachts will fit together between two finger piers, but probably not two 45 footers. There are berths on both sides of the pontoons through during our visit most of the berths on the land side of the pontoon were cleared in preparation for a regatta.

August 2013: First set of pontoons on the port side when entering is still reserved for visitors; also possible to moor alongside the end of the concrete pier where the first pontoons are located and along the mole on the starboard side once inside the basin. --s/v Seatern 07:08, 12 October 2013 (BST)

Berthing

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Pontoons of Rocella Ionica Marina

Porto delle Grazie

Porto delle Grazie/wiki/Roccella_Ionica#Porto_delle_Grazie
Marina icon Porto delle Grazie [[Roccella Ionica#Porto delle Grazie|Porto delle Grazie]] (Marina di Roccella) 38°19.672'N, 016°26.071'E

The marina has space for over 400 yachts up to maximum length of 44 metres (although draft is really the limiting factor). A total of 39 berths are reserved for yachts in transit. Berths are on 12 pontoons with fingers and associated quays. Laid moorings at berths without fingers. Depths at the pontoons are from 3.0 - 5.0 meters. Basic toilets and showers, with hot water, are available in the facility located at the end of the parking lot. Also free bicycles are available for a donation.

[email protected]; Francesco Lombardo, Managing Director; Tel: +39 (0964) 85 847; Mobile: +39 (338) 499 7392; VHF channel 14
Address: Porto delle Grazie Srl, Contrada Melissari, 89047 - Roccella Ionica (RC), Italy
Hours: Continuous
Prices: In June 2016 a 17 metre boat was charged 105 Euros for the first day with discounts for additional days.
This is collected by the Marina of Rocella Ionica/Porto delle Grazie. In September 2016 - 13M Yacht charge was €60 first night, €50 second and €35 subsequent nights - best to radio in on channel 14 and the RIB will guide you in past the silting/sandbank.

Anchorages

In settled weather, anchor just west of the port as depth permits.

Amenities

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|header|Facilities

|Water| On the pontoons , it is potable |Electricity| Outlets on the pontoons |Toilets| In the marina |Showers| In the marina |Laundry| There is a self-service laundrette in a friendly camping area half a mile to the East of the harbour. Two large washing machines, 40 minute cycle, 3 euros. No driers. |Garbage| Bins around the harbour

|header|Supplies |Fuel| There is a gas station inside the marina |Bottled gas| ? |Chandlers| This service is provided by Circosta Nautica Service. After the towage, depending on the need, making the cleaning operations which definitely comprise the immediate fresh water cleaning of the hull. And later can request the various maintenance works is that the hull of the engine, including the dry dock with antifouling and osmosis.

|header|Services |Repairs| The Circosta Nautica Service offers technical support of marine engines and boats at the Marina. They can make the computerized diagnosis and the ordinary and extraordinary assistance on all products of different brands, whether gasoline or diesel, inboard or outboard. |Internet| Free WiFfi in the [[#Porto delle Grazie|marina] building and at the bar |Mobile connectivity| ? |Vehicle rentals| No cars. Free bicycles available in the marina for a donation. }}

Provisioning

There is a mini market inside the marina

Eating out

  • Good pizzeria in the marina; Pizza by the 'meter' renown locally. In summer 800 to 1000 pizzas served every evening along the port.
  • Other restaurants in the town (3 kms away) and along the new promenade linking the harbour with the town

Transportation

List transportation (local and/or international.)

Tourism

A cafe in Rocella Ionica

Porto delle Grazie- Marina di Roccella is only 2 kms from the residential area, accessible by a modern bicycle lane which is surrounded by a fine white sandy beach and lush vegetation. the town of Roccella Ionica is one of only eight italian municipalities that has received the awards of the "Five Sails" and the "European Blue Flag", the latter consecutively achieved in the last 13 years, which demonstrates the quality of the water as well the caring for the environment.

Roccella Ionica is Crowened by medieval Caraffa Castle, the real symbol of the town, and it is a vibrant cultural centre. in fact, for 36 years it has hosted the Roccella Jazz Festival, well known and appreciated worldwide, and entertains its tourists with a full event calendar ranging from popular traditions to the theatre, from sport to philosophy.

From the Port it is easy to go around and discover 42 towns in the area called Locride, each with its own traditions, cultural and natural attractions: the National Archaeological Museum of Locri Epizefiri, heart of the Magna Graecia, the Roman villa of Casignana, Gerace that is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, the Cattolica of Stilo, an example of byzantine architecture, the National Park of Aspromonte, without forgetting rock-hewn churches, festivals, dances, nightclubs,baths, falls and much more.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References

See Italy.

Comments

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  • Clean attactive harbour. Francesco very helpful in guiding us in. No depths less than 3 metres noted--Monterey Bermuda Icon.png June 2016

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