Origins: 
The town was founded by Locresians, after which it belonged to the Marzanos and the family Del Castro-Bisbal. 
In 1585, it became a marquisate under Geromina Colonna, who left it to his son Ettore Pignatelli, Duch of Monteleone.
 The old town of Briatico was ruined by the earthquake in 1783; in this area there are still the ruins of the ancient castle erected by Ferdinando Bisbal; whereas on the coast there are two watch towers: La Rocchetta and Torre S.Irene; along the river there are also roman findings and the caves "delle Fate".

Special for Briatico:  
A fishers town and tourist spot on the northern slopes of Monte Poro.
The sea is deep clean, the coasts rocky and wild, alternating with sparkling white beaches.

Worth a visit in Briatico:  
The watch tower "La Rocchetta", and the fish pond peschiera Romana, aswell as Santa Irene, that is accessible only by swimming, about a hundred meters from the shore.
There is the archeological zone "Punta Safò".
The urban settlement "Briatico Vecchia"
The mill "Rocchetta".

The beautiful coastline and the inviting beaches of Briatico are well worth a visit during your stay in this area.