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.
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