Simeri Mare

Simeri Mare is primarily a holiday resort that developed in the 1980s. The Ionian Sea coast defines the destination; the beach stretches for three kilometres. At the same time, coastal excursions and historic landmarks in the hinterland shape the different sides of the town. These themes can help you decide what to focus on during your stay.

Beach and coastal landscape

The stretch of coast on the Ionian Sea near Simeri Mare is called “Costa dei Gigli” because of the rare sea lilies growing on the dunes. In addition to the fine, very white sand, the dunes and sea lilies also shape the character of this coastline.

At the Simeri Mare monitoring site, bathing water quality was rated “ECCELLENTE” in 2024; the rating applied to a 513-metre stretch. It applies to the specified year and stretch, not generally to the entire length of the beach or to later seasons. If current bathing water quality is important for your trip, check the information for your planned travel dates.

Excursions and events

Sailing Dreams offers excursions by inflatable boat from Simeri Mare along the Ionian coast. The provider is based on the beach at the Villaggio Voi Floriana Resort in Simeri Mare. Excursions can be booked and enquiries made via WhatsApp, telephone or email. If an outing is part of your plans, you can get in touch through one of these channels and ask for the relevant details. This lets you include a trip along the coast as a separate activity in your travel plans, distinct from the beach as a landscape feature.

The Parco delle Installazioni Artistiche on Marincoli beach in Simeri Mare opened in 2024. The annual selection of installations may change. If you are interested in individual works, check the selection for the relevant year.

Another dated event example is the beach bocce tournament at Lido Palmeiras. The 2025 tournament was attended by numerous adults, women and children, including people trying the sport for the first time. The event adds a sporting example from 2025 to the coastal and art themes.

History in the hinterland

In the hills of the hinterland near Simeri Mare, a Byzantine castle recalls the medieval history of the municipality of Simeri Crichi. Also in the hills of the hinterland near Simeri Mare is the Collegiata di Santa Maria d’Itria, which dates back to the 12th century. The castle points to the municipality’s medieval history, while the church is dated to the 12th century. This gives you a distinction to consider when planning your trip: coastal and beach themes on the one hand, and historic landmarks in the hinterland on the other.

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