Briatico Watchtower

The Torretta di Briatico is one of the ancient coastal towers dotting the Calabrian shoreline and represents a concrete testimony to the defensive system against raids from the sea. It rises in a commanding position on the coast, offering an open and evocative view of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The tower was part of a network of observation posts that allowed control of the stretch of sea in front and signalling of any dangers from the open sea. Today it is an identity element of the Briatico landscape and an easily recognisable visual landmark. The Torretta is an interesting stop for those who wish to know the territory from a historical and scenic perspective, offering a brief pause for observing the coast from above and understanding the relationship between the sea and the villages of the Costa degli Dei.