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Discover the province of Crotone!
Hello everyone! Today I want to talk to you about the province of Crotone, a beautiful province located in Calabria, in the south of Italy. With a population of approximately 160,000 inhabitants and an area of 1,718 km², this province is a true gem that offers a perfect combination of sea, mountains, and ancient history.
History
The province of Crotone was established in 1992, but the proposal to create a new province separate from that of Catanzaro was first put forward in 1957. The city of Crotone has a long tradition in Magna Graecia and in the recent past was also an important industrial center in Calabria. However, since the 1990s, industrial production has decreased due to environmental problems, but the beauty of the territory remains intact and is still a very popular tourist destination.
Symbols
The provincial coat of arms of Crotone is very beautiful and has the following blazon:...
Physical geography
The province of Crotone is located on the east coast of the Ionian Sea and borders the province of Cosenza to the northwest and that of Catanzaro to the southwest. The territory is characterized by the presence of magnificent mountains of Sila and some popular seaside tourist destinations.
Among the most famous seaside resorts are Le Castella, located on the island of Capo Rizzuto, where the famous castle of Le Castella is located, and Punta Alice, which regularly receives the Blue Flag for clean sea. In addition, Capo Colonna is a very interesting cultural destination and highly recommended.
In the mountains, instead, the locality of Trepidò, where the famous Villaggio Palumbo and Villaggio Pino Grande in the fraction of Savelli in Sila are located, represent an interesting destination for those who love outdoor life and nature.
Arbëreshë Community
You certainly cannot talk about the province of Crotone without mentioning the Arbëreshë community, a small linguistic community of Albanian origin that is mainly found in the municipalities of Pallagorio, San Nicola dell'Alto, and Carfizzi. Here it is possible to listen to and speak the Arbëreshë dialect, as well as Italian, as these two languages are officially recognized.
If you are thinking of visiting Calabria, be sure to include the province of Crotone in your list of destinations to visit. Whether you love the sea or the mountains, here you can find everything you desire.
So, what are you waiting for? Discover the beauty of this enchanting province!
