Attico in Paludi

The cluster sits on the low-lying plain and small rolling hills of the Ionian side of northern Calabria. The Ionian Sea is about 10 km to the east; the coastline within 15 km includes beaches and small coastal towns. Land use in the area is predominantly agricultural: olive groves, citrus orchards and arable fields. There is no national or regional park within a 15 km radius. The nearest sizable coastal town is Cariati, which provides shops, basic services and a small harbour and is served by the coastal rail line. Larger service centres in the province include Corigliano-Rossano and the city of Cosenza, but they lie beyond the immediate 15 km area. The Sila upland and its ski facilities are further inland and require a significant drive.