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Punta licosa
Spellbound by the sirens' song, we shall not sail further; we will tie ourselves to the ship mast not to be lured by the inviting voice of Leucosia, but we will head towards Punta Licosa little paradise and we will stay there as long as possible. We can't help recollecting Homer's verses where he tells us about Ulysses, who by tying himself to the mast of his ship managed to avoid being tempted by the sirens' songs just here, close to these shores. Legend says that the three sirens, Leucosia, Ligeas and Parthenope could not put up with failing to conquer the hero and let themselves die; thus Leucosia left her name to islet and to this part of Punta Licosa.
There is a long list of awards Punta Licosa can boast of: in 2005 it was included in the list of the most beautiful beaches of Italy by the Environment Authority; some declared it one of the most beautiful in the world; it was awarded the Blue Flag because of its clear waters; today it is a Marine Park from Ogliastro to the area called Saùco; as it has been a protected area since 1972, it is one of the first marine parks in Italy.
This promontory is overgrown by a huge pinewood and wide expanses of posidonia algae grow on the sea floor, which helps marine life. Therefore, it is interesting for snorkelers and divers. A proof that the sea is unpolluted here is the fact that in 2006 a turtle 'caretta caretta' laid eggs on the beach at Ogliastro Marina. One can admire splendid views hiking along the pathways and mule-tracks on hills starting fromCastellabate. When you are at the foot of Mount Licosa there you will see a small hamlet and at the point there still stands and old tower. Just at the tip there is the islet of Licosa with a light house on it.. It is also an archaeological site : there are remains of a ancient port and mooring pier under water and likely foundation of a Roman villa. The islet also keeps a species of endemic lizard.
It is particularly interesting to attend the so called 'Water Concerts' inspired by the Myth of the siren Leucosia. These concerts are held on boats in the small channel between the islet and the promontory during the months of July and August.
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