Places
Hike·Easy·Relaxing·Popular
Capo Riace — Krimisa Coastal Walk
Calabria
The beach of Riace Marina is where a snorkelling diver discovered the Riace Bronzes in 1972 — two life-size Greek bronze warriors from the 5th century BC, now in the Reggio Calabria museum and considered the finest Greek bronzes ever found. The coastal walk north from the beach is through Mediterranean scrub above clear Ionian water. The beach itself is remarkably quiet.
Duration
2.5 hours
Distance
6 km
Elevation
+50 m
Best season
May – October
Highlights
- Riace Bronzes found in the sea here in 1972 — finest Greek bronzes ever found
- 5th century BC Greek warrior bronzes from this exact shore
- Quiet Ionian beach with crystal-clear water
With your dog
Coastal path; dogs welcome.
