Discover Marina Di Davoli

When planning your trip, Marina di Davoli offers several different interests to consider: the long beach, the history of Chiesa Madonna di Lourdes and recurring events. You can weigh up whether, when choosing a hotel, you want to focus first on the coast, religious art or an event date.

A beach with changing surfaces

Marina di Davoli has a long, narrow beach of medium-coarse white sand. In some sections, fine gravel and small, smooth stones alternate with the sand. The coast is therefore defined by more than its length: its different materials also shape its character.

If you would like to get a sense of the beach while planning your trip, it is worth keeping this mix in mind. Medium-coarse sand is the main feature of the description; gravel and small stones occur in some sections. This is a specific distinction for anyone who likes to choose their stay according to the character of the coast. The beach and church art offer different points of interest: one is a landscape feature of the town, while the other offers a glimpse into its religious history.

Church history and mosaic

Chiesa Madonna di Lourdes was previously known as Chiesa San Roberto Bellarmino and later as Chiesa vecchia. This sequence of names gives the church a historical dimension that goes beyond its current name. Another fixed point of reference is April 29, 1950: by decree of the President of the Republic, No. 403, the establishment of the parish of San Roberto Bellarmino in Marina di Davoli was recognized for civil purposes.

Inside Chiesa Madonna di Lourdes, an approximately twelve-square-metre mosaic dedicated to the apparition of Our Lady of Lourdes is located on the altar wall. Its subject and placement go together: the image has a religious theme, and its position on the altar wall makes it a distinctive part of the church interior. Those interested in the town’s history can therefore consider the church’s sequence of names and a specific work of art as two different but complementary topics.

Events and local tradition

“Tre sere con la Bibbia” is a recurring event at the parish of San Roberto Bellarmino in Davoli Marina. If you would like to take this event into account when planning your trip, check the dates in advance. This makes clear the distinction between a recurring event and a specific event date: the fact that an event recurs does not indicate a current schedule.

The Festa dell’Incontro is also a recurring tradition in Marina di Davoli. It began more than 30 years ago with the idea of welcoming tourists, emigrants and anyone who would like to spend an evening together. The 34th edition was announced for August 7, 2026; that date has now passed. Typical Calabrian cuisine, prepared on site by Comitato San Roberto Bellarmino according to traditional recipes, was planned for this edition. The culinary aspect is therefore described in connection with this edition, not as a general feature of a hotel offer.

The two events have different focuses: “Tre sere con la Bibbia” takes place at the parish, while the Festa dell’Incontro is associated with an evening spent together and Calabrian cuisine. When planning your trip, the main consideration is therefore whether a particular event fits your dates. If you are interested in attending, check the relevant event dates rather than planning around a past edition as if it were a future event.

Find a hotel to suit your travel interests

The beach, church history and events offer different ways to think about Marina di Davoli as a travel destination. First consider which topic matters most to you: the character of the coast, the history of the church or a suitable event date.

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