Diamante is a charming Calabrian town, located in the province of Cosenza, and overlooks the Tyrrhenian coast, in the northern part of Calabria. The city is an ideal destination for holidays dedicated to the sea, beaches; or again, for lovers of the practice of water or marine sports, for which it offers numerous opportunities & agrave;.

Not least are the historical places of interest or the characteristic Riviera dei Cedri, fruit for which Diamante is widely renowned throughout Italy, but also in the world, after the exports of cedar, arrived all the way to the United States, which find deep historical roots.

Cedar also influenced the culinary culture of the city, as is the famous liquor that comes from the distillation of the fruit. It is worth highlighting how the seven kilometers of coastline make the resort one of the most appreciated places in terms of natural and unspoiled beauty, especially if we think about the amp; #39; island of Cirella, one of the two Calabrian islands, which belongs to Diamante. Here nature is undisputed, almost wild and the seabed leave room for suggestive underwater excursions, in which you can admire the many species of aquatic plants, including the most widespread are the Posidonia Oceanica and some types of algae.

As mentioned before, Diamante is not only sea and sport, but also history and culture; it is possible, in fact, to admire numerous monuments including historical churches or more amp; ugrave; modern murals. The murals, for the most part, were made in the 80s, from an idea of a Milanese painter, but with Calabrian origins. The representations present are mostly religious and have undergone changes over the years, as well as additions. Both of historical and marine interest, it is the old seafront of the town, from which you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the moored boats and the remaining landscape, especially at night.

Undoubtedly, because of the way they stand out on the sea and the sinuous curves that make up the rocks and bays on the coast, the Riviera dei Cedars is the most ; ugrave; enchanting of the whole Calabrian region; everything is seasoned even better by the presence of the two beautiful islands of Cirella and Dino, and by the presence of many sea caves, reachable by sea.

The island of Cirella is famous for its whale shape, with a height of not more than 38 meters, but has the same length in depth amp; agrave;, that is, the seabed sinks into the sea for about 40 meters, creating suggestive coves and caves where it is possible to admire the flora and the marine fauna, of which the island is teeming.

The island of Dino, on the other hand, reaches a higher altitude and is the paradise of limestone rocks, with formations of stalagmites and stalactites in the many natural caves that inhabit it. Among these the most enchanting are the Blue Grotto, the Leo Grotto, the Cave of Sardines and, finally, the Grotto of Gargiulo. The latter is not easily accessible and can be visited only by expert divers since its opening is located 19 meters below sea level.

Observing these beauties from the sea, it is certainly the best method to appreciate their magnificence as fully as possible; whether it's a boat trip or a diving excursion, appreciating from the sea this nature will make your holiday unforgettable. The clarity of the water allows you to practice snorkeling, i.e. swimming with mask and snorkel on the water, so as to observe the seabed; another sport to be able to practice is the diving, thanks to the many caves and submerged coves. In fact, Diamante is a place of worship for fans of this sport who make it a lifestyle.

And if the only desire you have is to enjoy the sun of Calabria, the beaches of the coast lend themselves very well to this need, both for their length and for their very fine sand. With white, almost Hawaiian beaches, the blue of the sea shines and makes Diamante a real tourist paradise. But sports enthusiasts can also enjoy their favorite pastimes by dedicating themselves to fun on the sand, namely practicing beach volleyball or having a nice game of beach soccer. In this sense, the coast is fully stocked and equipped, with the many renowned beaches, to satisfy all the needs of tourists who choose to spend their holiday period in the place, offering jet ski rentals for example, as well as more extreme sports practices suitable for those who want to load adrenaline.

Diamante and the entire Riviera dei Cedars are not only part of a wonderful marine habitat, but also possess a mountain part, equally beautiful and wild, to explore and enjoy with excursions or, for the more sporty, having fun practicing the various sports possible in the place. Much of the territory of the Riviera falls into one of the largest Italian parks, namely the Pollino Park, which extends between Calabria and Basilicata, and here the vegetation There is, undoubtedly, that of the Mediterranean scrub with peaks that reach 2000 meters, streams, streams, valleys and gorges that enrich the waterways.

Lao is the largest river included in the territory of Diamante, around which there is a large fauna including hares, wild boars and foxes, to which many species are added of birds; among them the most widespread are pheasants, golden eagle and imperial crows. The valley of the Lao River is characterized by numerous caves and caves, which enclose the vegetation of the place, but not only: precisely in the Romito Cave, one of the most great, in recent years a rock design was found, perhaps left by primitive peoples. The area is abundant with historical finds and testimonies of past history, so much so that there are numerous discoveries of skeletons, bones, tools and other prehistoric paintings, dated according to scholars at the Paleolithic .

In this pristine paradise, the ways to enjoy it swarming starting with bike tours, better if it's a mountain bike, great for that type of terrain or territory wooded. Speaking of woods and trails, another practical sport is trekking, ideal among valleys and natural fairytale trails, immersed in nature and beauty both of the fauna that of the local flora.

For reckless tourists, an experience not to be missed is to do rafting down the course of the river, with a dinghy, precisely called a raft, and let yourself be carried by the stream of the stream itself, holding the direction with a paddle. Hiking the mountain environment can be done preferring a more comfortable and less sporty vehicle, such as the use of a quad bike, a special engine that can be guided on slopes and mountainous terrain, easily reaching all points of interest. The only downside is that driving a quad bike requires a driver's license, whether it's Type A or Type B; so if you don't own it, you'll need to be driven by a driver. specialized.

However, the Lao is not the only river that flows undisturbed near Diamante; Argentinian is a another stream around which the homonymous valley is created, spectacular compared to the one mentioned since it consists of a series of rocks that end up overhanging along the path of the river, surrounded by flourishing and flashy vegetation, formed mostly of ferns, lichens and moss, whose most widespread inhabitants are the roe deer and wolves.

Going back to the magnificent island of Dino, there is another kind of unparalleled experience, suitable for the most courageous, and it is the paraglider, that is to fly from about 650 meters above sea level and feel like you're flying. Preparation and take-off take place in front of the island, and once you reach the set altitude, you throw yourself. The experience is open to everyone since, if you do not have prior preparation and are not specialists in this extreme sport, the flight takes place as a couple. Each beginner is flanked by a paraglider expert who will be able to drive from the first step to the last, instructing on the various actions to be carried out before and after the launch.

In conclusion, Diamante is a place with extreme beauty, not only marine as we have seen; a real pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea where every traveler finds peace and fun, depending on the type of holiday you are going to spend.