Sibari

Sibari is a coastal locality in southern Italy, a frazione of the municipality of Cassano allo Ionio in the province of Cosenza, Calabria. It lies on the Ionian Sea near the Crati river delta and is connected to the surrounding region by coastal roads and regional transport routes.

The name and location derive from the ancient Greek city of Sybaris, whose ruins are located in the same area. Sybaris was founded in the early 7th century BCE by Achaean colonists and became renowned in Magna Graecia for wealth and refined culture. It was destroyed in 510 BCE by neighboring city-states; the site was later resettled as Thurii by Athenians in the mid-5th century BCE and eventually came under Roman influence. Today the archaeological area around Sibari preserves remains associated with the ancient city and is a focus of research and tourism, forming part of the broader Sibaritide landscape.

The modern settlement of Sibari developed as a coastal community within Cassano allo Ionio. Its economy includes tourism, agriculture (notably citrus and olive crops), and fishing. The area offers beaches along the Ionian coast and serves as a base for exploring Magna Graecia heritage, archaeological sites, and regional natural parks.