Tortora Marina

Facing the Gulf of Policastro, Tortora Marina was transformed from an agricultural plain to a seaside town and resort. Also called Lido di Tortora, the Noce River borders it to the north (the region divider with next-door Basilicata) and the town of Praia a Mare sits to the south.

Tortora Marina is technically a frazione of Tortora, the old town in the hills, but is more populous and the town hall was moved to the beach town. There are loads of shops for daily needs and water toys, restaurants and cafes. The beach stretches for about two kilometers, with concessions that offer ordered rows of umbrellas and sun beds interspersed with free beaches. The long seafront promenade is outlined with cedar trees and makes for a wonderful walk, especially gorgeous at sunset. Sit on the beach with a drink from one of the beach bars and toast the day!

Behind the town, the hills rise to the mountains of the Pollino National Park, the largest national park in Italy, with a variety of outdoors sports and vast tracts of undisturbed nature. At the sea, you can enjoy all the water sports and sunning you want! Of course, fresh seafood, homemade pasta, and a wood-oven pizza are in order, too!