Isca sullo Ionio
Isca sullo Ionio: a small municipality in Calabria
Hi everyone! Today I want to talk to you about Isca sullo Ionio, a municipality in the province of Catanzaro in Calabria. With its 1554 inhabitants, Isca is a peaceful place immersed in nature.
Physical geography
Isca sullo Ionio is located in the southern part of the province of Catanzaro, with borders to the north with the Salùbro river, to the east with the Ionian Sea, to the south with the Gallipari river and to the west with the foothills of the Calabrian Apennines. The territory of the town reaches just over 1,100 meters above sea level and includes the Gallipari waterfalls and the "cascatelle di Isca" waterfalls.
History
Isca, together with Santa Caterina and Sant'Andrea, was part of the hamlets dependent on the much more influential Badolato. The town was ruled by several feudal families, including the Toraldo and Pignatelli di Belmonte, until the end of feudalism in 1806.
Society
The town has a stable population with a slight decrease in recent years. The main football team in the city is A.S.D. Isca football which plays in the Calabria D group of Prima Categoria.
Conclusions
Isca sullo Ionio is a small municipality immersed in the nature of Calabria, with an interesting history and a lively football team. If you like tranquility and nature, you must absolutely visit this beautiful town!
