Castellaneta Marina
Welcome to Castellaneta Marina!
Hello everyone! Today, I'll be talking about Castellaneta Marina, a geographic fraction of the municipality of Castellaneta, in the province of Taranto. If you're a lover of the sea and relaxation, this is the perfect place for you!
Geography
Castellaneta Marina is located about 18 km from the municipal capital of Castellaneta and stretches for about 5 km along the Ionian Sea coastline. The fraction is immersed in the Pinus of Bosco Pineto, a natural area of great interest that extends along the coast for approximately 9 km. Here, you can admire a fossil dune of great scientific value.
The fraction is mainly composed of villas and has a strong tourist vocation. Here, you can find hotels and tourist villages of every type.
History
Castellaneta Marina was born in the 1960s following an important reclamation intervention in the area. Before the reclamation, the area was a marsh due to coastal dunes. The realization of the fraction was possible thanks to the work of the then mayor Gabriele Semeraro and a summer colony. Thanks to his administration, the town underwent considerable urban development.
The town has streets named after names related to the race to space: there are streets dedicated to space missions, space mission vehicles, the Soviet Union, and the United States of America.
Monuments and Places of Interest
The center of Castellaneta Marina develops along the Via dei Pini and the Lungomare degli Eroi del Mare, a long road about 5 km long, lined with beach resorts, free beaches and discos. The shopping center is located in Piazza Selene, while the nightlife gathering place is represented by Piazza Kennedy.
Among the places of interest, we find the Stella Maris church where outdoor Masses are held in the summer, and two public basketball courts.
Curiosities
Castellaneta Marina was hit in 2019 by an atmospheric downburst event, a supercell, which caused damage and the fall of numerous Aleppo pine trees.
Conclusions
In conclusion, Castellaneta Marina is a must-visit for sea and relaxation lovers. Here, you can spend days in the sun, enjoy nature, and take advantage of the various services offered by the fraction. Don't miss the opportunity to visit it, you'll definitely be satisfied!
For more detailed information, visit the website: www.castellanetamarina.it.
