Via, Villapiana

The area is on the Ionian Sea coast (Gulf of Taranto) within the Sibaritide coastal plain. The local landscape within about 15 km is primarily flat agricultural plain with citrus groves, olive trees and mixed arable fields. Long sandy beaches and a coastal littoral strip run along this part of the Ionian shore. The SS106 coastal road and the Jonica (Ionian) railway run close to the coast here, providing road and rail connections. Villapiana is a small coastal town with local shops and basic services; other coastal towns and service centres lie along the same plain within short drives.