Tortora
Discovering Tortora, an Italian municipality immersed in nature
Welcome to the beautiful city of Tortora, located in the province of Cosenza in Calabria, Italy. With a population of approximately 5,903 inhabitants, this municipality is famous for its hilly and mountainous terrain, which occupies a large part of the Pollino National Park. On the northern slope, it borders the municipalities of Maratea and Trecchina, to the northeast with Lauria, all in Basilicata, to the east with Laino Borgo, to the south with Aieta and Praia a Mare and to the west with the Tyrrhenian Sea. Tortora is known as the northernmost municipality on the Calabrian Tyrrhenian coast.
Exploring the physical geography of Tortora
Orography
Tortora is surrounded by numerous mountains, including Monte Cifolo, Timpone Cornutello, Monte Cucuzzata di Tortora, Monte La Destra di Pizinno, Monte Rossino, Monte Rotondella, Monte Sellata, Monte Serramale and Monte Vallina. All these peaks have altitudes ranging from 745 to 1,274 metres above sea level.
Hydrography
The municipality of Tortora is crossed by the Noce river, which separates Tortora from Basilicata, and by the Fiumarella di Tortora. There is also the Ruscello di San Nicola, the springs of Malazza and Cardio, the Fontanelle, the Pisciolo, San Sago, Serramale and the Valle del Monaco. The Torrente di Pizinno covers a distance of 5 km. There is also the Ruscello di Serrapoto, which is the initial course of the Iannello stream, in the Lao river basin.
Caves in Tortora
Tortora hosts numerous natural caves, including Grottiello di Torre Nave, II Grotta di Torre Nave and Grotta di Camerelle.
Climate
The climate of Tortora varies depending on the area. The marina, which is located almost at sea level, has very hot summers and mild winters, while the mountainous hamlets, located in high mountains, have short and cool summers and cold winters, with temperatures that can drop below zero. The climate in the historic centre and adjacent hamlets is mild all year round, with moderate winters and cool summers.
The origin of the name Tortora
The name of the town derives from the Latin turtur, meaning "turtledove". The municipal coat of arms also depicts the Streptopelia turtur, a species of turtle dove.
The history of Tortora
Prehistory
The territory of Tortora has been inhabited since the dawn of human history.
Here's a brief summary of the city of Tortora, the ideal place for those who love living in a natural and peaceful atmosphere.
