Sapri - a town where you not only transfer to the train

Sapri - a town where you not only transfer to the train                                                                                           Another trip from Scalea, which can be completed in 3-4 hours including the train journey, is to the picturesque town of Sapri. Most of us associate it only with being the most common transfer station when we fail to catch a direct train to Scalea. And it would be a shame to leave you with that impression.

I visited Sapri in September, and the place left a calming impression on me as an evening seaside resort, where you feel like sitting down with a coffee or a glass of something nice and enjoying the beautiful view of the bay.

The coast is dominated by a rather inconspicuous, yet all the more beautiful, lighthouse on the cape, from which an unforgettable view of almost the entire Tyrrhenian Sea opens up. You head to the lighthouse from the coastal promenade on the right side of the bay, following a path for about 500 meters. The walk is definitely worth it. 

A small park by the promenade offers pleasant shade, a children's playground, the statue of the girl from Sapri, and still proudly boasts the Blue Flag, which guarantees the best beaches. Near the promenade, you'll find a selection of ice creams and, of course, coffee. If you happen to arrive by car, parking is no problem here. 

Those who appreciate stories will also value the legend of Pisacane's expedition from the 19th century, which gives the town a touch of heroic history. This stems from an event in 1857 when a group of patriots led by Carlo Pisanelli and Carlo Pisacane arrived here. Their goal was to rise against the Bourbon rule and unite Italy. The action ended in failure, but the legend of the "Spedizione di Sapri" became a symbol of the fight for freedom and an inspiration for poets and writers.

According to local tradition, the "Song of the Girl from Sapri" (La Spigolatrice di Sapri) also originated here, depicting the story of a young woman who witnessed Pisacane's expedition. The poem remains one of the most famous romantic texts of the Italian Risorgimento.

So next time you are transferring in Sapri, you already know it's worth stepping out of the station and exploring straight ahead. However, only if you have about an hour, otherwise you won't see it all. If you have just 30 minutes, don't hesitate to leave the station; there is a nice park in front and a few steps away are cafés with excellent coffee. Your wait will pass much more pleasantly.