Nova Siri Beach

History

The seaside area grew mainly from the 1970s, when village life shifted towards the coast. Along the shore stands the Torre Bollita, a coastal defence tower named after the town’s ancient name, linked to defence against pirate raids.

What to see

• The dunes, where sea lilies bloom in summer.
• The seafront promenade, shaded by pine woods, with a path for walking and cycling.
• The Torre Bollita, now privately owned: it can only be viewed from the outside.

Useful information

• There are stretches of free beach as well as beach clubs (stabilimenti), holiday villages and campsites. The beaches are also equipped for accessibility.
• In town, try the falagoni (small parcels filled with vegetables, potatoes or sausage) and the frizzuli (crispy fried breadcrumbs with peperoni cruschi, dried sweet peppers).
• Nearby are the Roman villa of Cugno dei Vagni and, in Policoro, the Herakleia archaeological park.