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Cirò Marina

Stubborn

In fact, I do not know whether or not this   saying that calabrians are stubborn is justified, which is that I do not find a better adjective to describe Cirò. Calabria, with its territory a little steep and a little wild, seems to be an almost “grumpy” land,  as it wanted to preserve, from the eye of the passing tourist, its views and its enchanting seas.

Already because both the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Ionian Sea are courting it and this is the side we prefer, the one on which Cirò Marina stretches.

The pebble beaches, seem to emphasize more and more the character of a wild and reserved land and guard a blue, crystal clear sea, always caressed by the wind.

Our trip to Calabria was quite troubled and winding, due to broken car and a small personal skin problem, due to stress and this forced us not to be able to make our usual trip on the road, stopping at CiròMarina.

]Yet we have decided not to give up telling you something about this earth, because emotionally it takes you, makes you her own, bewitches you… that’s why if you were looking for our usual travel post, detailed and precise, our meeting ends here.. because this is an emotional and sensory journey in little Cirò.

Perhaps no one has ever told you about the sky of Calabria, who ever enchants in front of the sky if then there are white beaches and very high palm trees to steal our attention.

The sky of Calabria, on the slope on which Cirò lies has a strong character like all its land: thunderstorms are violent lightning that plunge into the sea completely illuminate the horizon while the sunsets are hypnotic, calm but decisive in their colors.

The light illuminates the sea in such a picturesque way that it marks a clear line between a deep blue and mediterranean and an almost Caribbean teal.

The white pebble beaches seem to be the perfect setting for a clear sea and at the same time grumpy when agitated and jealously guarding shells of all shapes and colors. Even the greenery of the vegetation is a decisive green, lush, proud to show itself in all its fecundity.

In Cirò   everything is also decided flavors and aromas: everything is perfectly spicy, perfectly cooked, perfectly strong: from cheese to wine to the most famous ‘nduja.   In addition   Cirò Marina is definitely famous for the doc wine of the same name which is one of the best known and appreciated.[

Cirò is a very small reality, a small village of habits and familiar faces that, however, in summer is filled with families and children who populate beaches, houses, village parties and campsites. Yet life does not change, prices remain the affordable ones,those of the village, the bread is always fresh and crunchy, the fresh pasta remains the best and the pork sausage is the strongest and most spicy, because that must be the case.

If you are   in Cirò, organize a wonderful Eno-gastronomic itinerary and a highly recommended stop are the Senatore Cellars, where it will be possible to visit the cellars, receive advice on combinations with dishes and taste a fine selection of wines. All also accompanied by tastings of cold cuts and cheeses.

It is the sudden things, the uncomfortable situations, the unexpected circumstances that often arouse in us more curiosity, more attention to our surroundings.. and again we rediscover the beauty of everything around us and fall in love with simple things again.